- Focused on practical help
- Clear step by step support
- Oklahoma licensed counselor
About Callista
Callista Shrum, LPC, focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, panic, stress, and substance concerns. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable for worried parents and other adults. Callista emphasizes respect and compassion in early sessions so people can speak freely about what’s happening right now.
She has seven years of professional experience working in Oklahoma. Callista tailors care to each person's situation and talks through practical ways to reduce intense symptoms. She works with mood concerns, panic attacks, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, and low self-esteem among other issues.
In sessions she prioritizes concrete strategies and steady pacing. Callista listens for what matters most and helps people try changes that fit their daily life. She guides steps for managing panic and anxiety so moments of distress feel more understandable and containable.
Her work also addresses patterns such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, and isolation. People with overlapping challenges - such as mood disorders combined with substance use or trauma histories - can work on the most urgent problems first.
Callista asks about goals, then creates a plan that matches those goals and a person’s routine. Reaching out is framed as a first step, and she supports people through that beginning process.
How therapeutic methods and online sessions can help
Callista uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One common approach she uses involves teaching coping skills and breathing or grounding strategies that help people manage acute panic and anxiety as it happens. These techniques aim to reduce intensity and help the person regain control during an attack.Another frequent focus is on problem-solving and behavioral changes that address patterns such as avoidance, substance use, or communication problems. This work breaks concerns into small, actionable steps so someone can practice new ways of reacting between sessions and notice gradual improvement.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, everyday routines, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The original profile does not specify the exact session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during transitional periods. It also supports straightforward follow-up work and homework between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma and substance concerns, among other related issues.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with emphasis on skills and pacing that fit daily life rather than abstract theory.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on mental health, trauma, and substance use matters.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.