Callista Shrum, LPC

Callista Shrum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with seven years of experience supporting children, adults, and families through trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use concerns. She combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with a compassionate, client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the aftermath of abuse.

Callista treats each person with respect and sensitivity, tailoring treatment plans to match individual needs and goals. She works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, build coping skills, and address underlying patterns that contribute to difficulties like anger, low self-esteem, isolation, or co-occurring conditions. Reaching out for help is a meaningful step, and Callista aims to make the process approachable while guiding clients through each stage of care.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Remotely

Callista uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns a client brings. One common focus is skills-based work that teaches practical coping strategies for stress, anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms - these techniques emphasize identifying triggers, developing emotional regulation skills, and practicing behavioral changes that reduce distress. Another emphasis is trauma-informed care that supports processing difficult experiences and managing symptoms related to trauma and abuse; this work often combines careful pacing with strategies to increase safety and tolerance for strong emotions. When addiction or substance use is a primary issue, she integrates recovery-oriented methods that address patterns of use, relapse risk, and building supports for sustained change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Callista partners with each client to assess needs, set goals, and adjust methods over time so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model. She aims to involve clients in decisions about pace and techniques to promote engagement and meaningful progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for many people. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins can occur via live chat or text-based messaging when appropriate. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions while working with a licensed professional.