At Ease Counseling Services

04/23/2026

Welcome to our office! Coffee bar, snacks, water!

04/22/2026

Meet your new midweek therapist…
🐪 Karl the Coping Camel

We listen and we don’t judge.

…but if you’ve been running on empty, overthinking everything, and calling it “just a busy week” — Karl sees you 👀

Midweek check-in 🧠✨
You don’t have to fix everything today.
You just have to keep going.

🐪 Karl’s reminders for you:
• Take a deep breath (yes, right now)
• Drink some water 💧
• Do one small thing — that’s enough
• Give yourself a little grace today

You’re not behind.
You’re human.

Drop a 🐪 if you’re making it through the week one step at a time.
We’re right there with you.

— At Ease Counseling Services 🤍

https://www.ateasecounselingservice.com/

04/21/2026

For many clinicians, Dissociative Identity Disorder is still misunderstood—often portrayed as a punchline, a plot twist, or a Hollywood stereotype.

But therapists who work closely with dissociation know something very different: the distinct parts clients bring into therapy are not “pathology” to erase. They’re a brilliant adaptation to overwhelming trauma. As Sally Maslansky and Dan Siegel reminds us, these parts hold important information and help clients survive when life feels unbearable.

Read more of Sally Maslansky's thoughts on what it really takes to help clients with DID heal: building safety and trust, working skillfully with dissociated parts, and supporting clients as they integrate their experiences on their own terms.

📖 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4lnCtYe

04/21/2026

🚨Sometimes it’s not that you’re “too much”…
it’s that your nervous system is overwhelmed.

And no one ever taught you how to regulate it.

In a world that moves fast, expects more, and rarely pauses—your body is doing its best to keep up.
But healing doesn’t happen in chaos… it happens in moments of safety.

This quick exercise is a simple way to reset your nervous system in real time.
No pressure. No perfection. Just a moment to come back to yourself.

Take 60 seconds today.
Breathe. Reset. Reground.

You deserve to feel safe in your own body. 🤍

— At Ease Counseling Services

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04/20/2026

🚨📚 Book of the Week 📚🚨

This week at At Ease Counseling Services:

Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement
by Kevin M. Gilmartin

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To our law enforcement, first responders, and those who love them 👇

You’re trained to handle chaos.
To stay sharp.
To push through.

But the reality is…

🚨 The job doesn’t turn off when the shift ends
🔥 The stress, burnout, and cynicism are real
💔 And it impacts more than just you

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🧠 This book breaks down:

✔️ Hypervigilance & always being “on”
✔️ Emotional shutdown & irritability
✔️ The impact on relationships & family
✔️ How to come back to baseline outside of the job

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At At Ease, we stand by this:

🛑 You don’t have to carry it alone.

Taking care of your mental health
does NOT make you weak —
it keeps you in the fight. 💛

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📖 Grab your copy here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0971725403

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04/16/2026

Explore At Ease Counseling for personalized mental health support. Schedule your session today for a balanced, empowered future.

04/16/2026

OWNER/FOUNDER

Hi there. And thanks for your interest in working with me. Please let me introduce myself. I’m Mike. Not only am I a counselor, but I’m also a father, and a retired US Navy veteran.

I hold a Master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland University College. My clinical experience includes helping people work through many different issues, including anxiety, substance use/abuse, depression, PTSD, sexual trauma, and anger issues. I have also successfully worked with couples who are trying to keep their relationship together as well as those who want to find ways to effectively co-parent after a relationship is over. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also use Gottman-related techniques in my work with couples.

I really and truly care about the people I work with. Those who have worked with me tend to describe me as genuinely warm, caring, understanding, and interactive. I hope you do too.

04/16/2026

Hello. I’m Shelby Jenkins an LPC candidate, a U.S. Army veteran and a therapist specializing in trauma-informed care for children, adolescents, and adults. I am passionate about helping clients feel safe, supported, and empowered as they work through life’s challenges and move toward healing. I believe therapy works best when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood, and I strive to create a space that feels warm, steady, and nonjudgmental.

Much of my experience has focused on supporting individuals impacted by complex trauma, childhood abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with emotional regulation. I understand that trauma affects not only thoughts and emotions, but also the body’s response to stress and survival. For that reason, I integrate evidence-based approaches with a strong understanding of the mind-body connection, helping clients develop practical coping skills while also addressing the deeper emotional impacts of trauma.

My work is grounded in a client-centered, collaborative approach that emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment. I will meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels manageable, while supporting you in building resilience, strengthening emotional regulation, and reconnecting with your sense of self. Whether you are processing painful past experiences or navigating present-day overwhelm, you do not have to do it alone. I am here to support you every step of the way.

I am a Graduate from Pepperdine University in Clinical Counseling, I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and currently in a DSW program at USC.

04/15/2026

📚✨ Book of the Week ✨📚

This week we’re highlighting
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson 💛

😬 Ever feel like you’re the “parent” in your relationships?
😔 Like your emotional needs were never fully met?
😵‍💫 Like you over-give, over-explain, or feel responsible for others?

Yeah… this book explains why.

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💡 What you’ll learn:

🧠 How emotional immaturity shows up in caregivers
💔 How it impacts your adult relationships
🤝 Why you feel responsible for others
✨ How to build healthier boundaries & start healing

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At At Ease, we talk about this often:

✨ It’s not your fault — but it is your responsibility to heal. ✨

And you can break those patterns. 💛

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📖 Grab your copy here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626251703

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04/13/2026

🚨 WE SHOWED UP. WE LEARNED. WE LEVELED UP.

At Ease Counseling Services spent 2 FULL days at the
✨ 2026 Oklahoma Social Work Summit ✨

And when we say we poured into our growth… we mean it. 👇

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🧠💥 THE SESSIONS WE DOVE INTO:

🔥 Female S*x Offense Patterns
🤖 Using AI Responsibly in Clinical Practice
👑 Cultivating Leadership Through Engagement
🌿 Mind-Body Connection (sound • movement • voice)
📱 Digital Wellness in today’s world
🧠 Brainspotting: Healing From the Inside
⚡ Neurofeedback & Healing
🪞 The Many Faces of Me (DID)

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🤝✨ THE INCREDIBLE ORGANIZATIONS WE CONNECTED WITH:

🐎 River Trail Equine Therapy (Haskell, OK)
🌱 Amplify Youth Health Collective
🎓 Grand Canyon University
🌿 Restorative Alternative Wellness
🧠 ArchWell
📚 Northeastern State University School of Social Work
🏥 OU Tulsa
💙 Willow Crest Hospital Moccasin Bend Ranch
(we won a prize from them!)

AMAZING conversations with:
✨ Creative Ways LLC
✨ Safe Insurance Solutions
✨ Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
✨Willowcrest Hospital

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💭 Here’s the truth:

We don’t just “show up” for our clients…
👉 we invest in becoming better for them.

Every training.
Every connection.
Every hard conversation.

Because you deserve clinicians who are:
💡 Educated
🔥 Evolving
🧠 Trauma-informed
🤍 ALL IN

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This is what At Ease looks like behind the scenes.
And we’re just getting started. 👏

Willow Crest Hospital/Moccasin Bend Ranch
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Dr Gina Pazzaglia

Grand Canyon University
OU-Tulsa
Northeastern State University
Restorative Alternative Wellness

04/09/2026

📢 Out of Office Notice – Investing in Better Care

At Ease Counseling Services will be out of the office April 9th–10th as our team attends the 2026 Oklahoma Social Work Summit for advanced training and professional development.

We believe that showing up for our clients means continuing to grow, learn, and stay current in the field of mental health. This time away allows us to deepen our knowledge and bring back even stronger, more informed care to those we serve. 💙

All messages and inquiries will be returned as soon as possible upon our return.

Thank you for your patience and continued support — we can’t wait to come back with even more tools to support our community.

— At Ease Counseling Services ✨

04/09/2026

Discover what’s possible beyond cash 💡

Nonprofit Sector Connector is our monthly virtual series bringing together experts and changemakers to share practical insights for the nonprofit community.

This session features Steve Latham (Co-Founder & CEO of DonateStock), who will explore the “What & Why” of non-cash giving—one of the most overlooked opportunities in fundraising today. Learn how strategies like stocks, donor-advised funds, IRA gifts (QCDs), crypto, and real estate can unlock new revenue streams and maximize donor impact.

Join us for this free call and start expanding your fundraising toolkit.

📅 Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/4snNE5O