Donald (Don) Heffington , LPC

Donald (Don) Heffington brings more than 20 years of counseling experience to individuals and families across Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Tulsa, completed a master's degree at Northeastern State University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). His work combines direct counseling with supervision of new counselors pursuing licensure and consultation for other counseling professionals in the area.

Over the years he has used a variety of evidence-informed interventions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. He helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and patterns of behavior that feel stuck or self-destructive. He also supports those facing chronic pain, mood disorders, process addictions, seasonal mood changes, and challenges with sleep, parenting, intimacy, and self-esteem.

Heffington approaches each person by first learning what they want to change, what they value, and the strengths they bring to therapy. From that foundation he collaborates with clients to identify practical, individualized strategies and a plan to move toward a more fulfilling, manageable life. He welcomes the opportunity to work with people who are ready to explore change and build new ways of coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with living the life someone wants.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical, goal-oriented techniques. CBT is effective for problems such as anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and many stress-related concerns.

Mindfulness-based approaches teach present-moment awareness and self-compassion to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with stress, grief, chronic pain, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Licensed professionals will adapt techniques over time as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives, manage geographic limitations, and maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are not possible.