Callista Shrum

Callista Shrum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who focuses on easing feelings of isolation and loneliness alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and substance concerns. She approaches people with direct respect and sensitivity. Her tone is encouraging and practical for someone making a first contact with therapy.

Callista has seven years of professional experience working in mental health. She has supported people dealing with trauma, substance use, and mood concerns. She adapts care to each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

Sessions typically center on clear goals and everyday skills. Callista helps people identify patterns that increase stress or withdrawal and practices new ways of responding. Conversations emphasize small, doable steps that can reduce isolation and build connection over time.

She also addresses anger, self-esteem, panic, and co-occurring issues such as codependency or control struggles. Work can include talking through difficult memories and learning strategies to manage intense emotions and cravings.

Callista asks clients to be active partners in planning treatment. She explains options, checks progress, and adjusts plans when needed. If you want to begin, she guides people through the intake and scheduling process so therapy fits into everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit

Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach teaches coping skills for anxiety and depression through step-by-step practice of breathing, grounding, and behavior changes to reduce worry and low mood. Another approach concentrates on processing past trauma using gradual, supported talking and emotion management to reduce distress from painful memories and reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on how a person responds. Clients and the therapist set goals together and revisit them as progress is made.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and letting someone join from a desk, break room, or other quieter spot. Phone or video sessions can shorten commute-related barriers and help keep regular check-ins on schedule. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your needs and routine.