Rue "Lashelle" Tennyson

Compassionate, evidence-informed support for life change

LPC Oklahoma

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Rue

Rue "Lashelle" Tennyson brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice, working from a foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy alongside acceptance and commitment and attachment-informed approaches.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical skill building for concerns such as stress and anxiety, mood disorders including depression and bipolar, trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and challenges with self esteem and motivation. Her work also extends to grief, caregiver stress, parenting and sleep difficulties, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

Licensed as an LPC in Oklahoma (OK LPC LPC05122), she emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered process that encourages exploration of thoughts and feelings without judgment. Rue helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, practice emotion regulation strategies grounded in DBT and ACT ideas, and strengthen interpersonal connections through attachment-based work.

She frames therapy as a partnership aimed at helping people navigate life changes, reduce isolation, and build greater self-compassion. Her style blends supportive listening with evidence-informed tools so individuals can apply skills between sessions and measure progress over time.

Rue offers sessions in English and works with a range of concerns from career struggles to forgiveness, guilt, and reclaiming life purpose.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Rue combines cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy with an attachment-informed perspective to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and obsessive patterns. Acceptance and commitment therapy teaches values-based action and acceptance strategies to help people tolerate difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals. Attachment-informed work explores relationship patterns and how early and current attachments affect intimacy, communication, and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the client’s presenting concerns to determine which methods to emphasize, and together they will adapt strategies as progress unfolds and needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible, while allowing for varied ways to communicate depending on what feels most helpful to the client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rue address in therapy?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, bipolar mood challenges, grief, caregiver stress, and sleep problems.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The practice integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with ACT, attachment-informed techniques, DBT skills, and a client-centered stance to combine practical tools and empathic listening.

What is Rue's professional background and experience?

Rue has 18 years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and life transitions in therapeutic settings.

Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with license number OK LPC LPC05122.

Does Rue offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost determined for therapy with this clinician?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with Rue?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English