Samayra Tavakoli

Collaborative, skills-based therapy for life challenges

LPC Oklahoma

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Samayra

Samayra Tavakoli is an Oklahoma-licensed LPC with 13 years of experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes collaboration and encourages clients to take an active role in their progress, combining practical skills and reflective exploration to help people move toward clearer goals. Her work centers on creating an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be examined and new patterns practiced.

Samayra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as acceptance-based and attachment-informed techniques, tailoring interventions to each person's needs while inviting clients to try new ways of responding to life challenges. She also brings experience addressing issues such as self-esteem, parenting struggles, eating concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

In addition to clinical practice, she teaches behavioral health science, and she approaches therapy with both a learning mindset and a commitment to client growth. Samayra looks for motivated clients who are willing to be stretched and to do the work in and between sessions as they pursue clearer priorities and more satisfying daily living.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Samayra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and respond differently to painful thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her work around relationship patterns and emotional bonds by exploring how early relational experiences shape current ways of relating and feeling.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine what combination of methods best fits their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they explore options, try techniques, and adapt the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while accommodating work, family, and travel demands, and they allow clients to practice skills between sessions in the contexts where they live and work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Samayra address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, eating concerns, parenting challenges, career stress, bipolar and mood conditions, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and skills-oriented, blending practical techniques with reflective exploration so clients can practice new responses both in sessions and in daily life.

What is her professional background and experience?

She holds an LPC and has 13 years of professional experience, including both clinical practice and teaching in behavioral health science.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC under OK LPC 11271 and provides services from that licensure location.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

She provides services in English and does accept international clients according to the profile information.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone start working with her?

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, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

LGBTEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English