Callista Shrum

Callista Shrum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and low self-esteem. She greets each person with respect and compassion. Callista aims to make first steps feel manageable and direct. With seven years of experience she focuses on practical, everyday work in sessions. Callista listens for what matters most and helps build small, workable changes that fit into daily life. She tailors each plan to the person's specific needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all method. Her background includes helping people through trauma, mental health struggles, and substance use concerns. She pays attention to how mood, panic, and shame can affect behavior and relationships. She also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, and isolation. Callista uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and applies them in straightforward ways. In session she helps people understand patterns, practice new responses, and try skills between appointments. The work often focuses on reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day coping. People who choose her can expect a respectful, patient approach that emphasizes collaboration. Callista encourages questions and adjusts pacing to match each person's comfort. To begin, she asks prospective clients to use the platform's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches work in online care

Callista uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood; it teaches concrete steps to change daily reactions. Another approach centers on trauma-informed work, helping people process upsetting events at a pace they can manage while improving coping strategies for stress and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make attending sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also let clients use quieter surroundings or shorter phone check-ins when that better fits their day, while still working on the same skills and goals they would address in person.