- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Multicultural care
About Lakawthra
Lakawthra Cox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults, teens, and children on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, and sleep difficulties.
She also addresses issues that can leave people feeling ashamed or stuck, including trauma and abuse, guilt and shame, domestic violence, and infidelity. She helps with parenting strain, career concerns, anger, and coping with major life changes. Chronic pain, illness, and first responder or veteran-related stress are part of her experience as well.
Her background includes time living in several European countries and military service. That experience informs a multicultural perspective and a habit of listening for how culture, faith, and life events shape what someone feels guilty or ashamed about. She has worked with people from many religious and cultural backgrounds and with international students.
In sessions she treats the client as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations tend to focus on what happened, how it is affecting daily life, and small changes that can reduce the burden of guilt or shame. She aims to help clients name feelings and find practical next steps.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work and pairs that with practical coaching when helpful. Clients who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Evidence-based methods are part of her work. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts that feed guilt and shame, teaching simple ways to test those thoughts and try different reactions. Trauma-informed strategies focus on safety, grounding, and gradually revisiting painful memories in a controlled way so the emotional charge reduces over time.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. Progress is checked together and methods are adjusted based on what is most useful for the person.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For some people, talking from a quieter spot or having a session that is audio-only can feel more manageable. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly use these practical choices to help sessions fit around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She focuses on understanding the events and meanings behind those feelings, naming emotions, and identifying small practical steps to reduce their impact on daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of professional work experience and a history working with adults, teens, and children across a range of concerns.
Which credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.