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Tamika Burrough

Tamika Burrough

LPC

Oklahoma

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In their wordsHopeful, practical counseling for life change

Key details

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Oklahoma / 6929
NPI
1942529599
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Direct open style
  • Skills focused
  • Collaborative goals

About Tamika

Tamika Burrough is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career questions, anger, self-esteem struggles, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Tamika works with individuals on a range of life changes and challenges, including compassion fatigue and issues related to attachment and abandonment.

Her approach is direct and open. Tamika believes therapy begins with the client's experience and priorities. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through what matters most and set clear, realistic goals.

Tamika draws on practical, skills-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those tools are used to help people manage intense emotions, shift unhelpful thinking, and move toward concrete behavior changes.

With 16 years of experience, she brings steady, solution-oriented support for people facing trauma, chronic stress, mood disorders, and major life transitions. Tamika mentions compassion and empowerment as central to her work, aiming to help people feel more capable in daily life.

People who choose Tamika can expect a collaborative style that emphasizes clear steps and practical skills. She encourages questions and works together with clients to track progress and adjust plans as needed.

How Tamika Uses Practical Therapies Online

Tamika often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. DBT builds skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect mood and connection. These approaches are used to teach concrete skills, practice new ways of responding, and set small, achievable goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check what is working and adjust the plan over time.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to focus on skill practice, emotional processing, or solution-focused planning depending on what helps a person make practical progress.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tamika help with?

Tamika supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship issues, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster, among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is open and collaborative. She starts with what matters to the client and focuses on practical steps and skills.

What is her clinical background?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and life transitions.

Where is Tamika based and licensed?

She is licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC and practices from that state.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with Tamika?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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