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Melodie Heupel-Carney

Compassionate guidance for coping and change

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Melodie

Melodie Heupel-Carney is an Oklahoma-licensed professional counselor with 23 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers the work on each person's strengths and lived experience, inviting clients to build on those resources while addressing patterns that get in the way of greater well-being. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for the client as the expert in their own story.

Drawing on practical, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies, she aims to teach skills for coping, emotional regulation, and healthier thinking patterns. Melodie also integrates client-centered and emotionally-focused perspectives to support deeper understanding of relationships, attachment, and communication challenges.

Over more than two decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns from chronic stress and caregiver strain to substance use and recovery. Melodie holds an LPC and is licensed in Oklahoma and South Dakota (OK LPC LPC03361, SD LPC 20529).

She offers sessions in English and provides several remote formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Remotely



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more balanced patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy combines acceptance and mindfulness skills with values-driven action to help people tolerate difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful change. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel supported as they explore personal goals and make choices that fit their lives.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Melodie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to what is most important to the client and adapts techniques over time so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexibility around work, family, and mobility. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from home or other settings, while still focusing on skills, insight, and progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem issues, addictions, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends collaborative, client-centered listening with skill-building techniques from approaches like CBT and mindfulness to help clients notice patterns and develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Oklahoma and South Dakota with licence numbers OK LPC LPC03361 and SD LPC 20529, and she practices from Oklahoma.
Can clients who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are provided in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma, South Dakota

Languages

English