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Sally Townsend-Wellons, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sally

Sally Townsend-Wellons is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who draws on 11 years of clinical experience to support people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes listening and collaboration while incorporating practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work when helpful. Her practice addresses common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping difficulties, anger, and self-esteem struggles, and she also works with people navigating ADHD, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Throughout her career in Oklahoma, Townsend-Wellons has responded to family-related struggles, complex trauma and abuse histories, and life transitions like divorce or chronic illness. She creates a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore feelings, develop coping skills, and re-author personal narratives using narrative therapy principles.

She welcomes international clients and offers multiple online formats to fit varied schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Sally uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's priorities guide each session, helping people feel heard while exploring goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit for identifying unhelpful thinking and building practical skills to manage anxiety, mood challenges, sleep issues, and everyday stressors. When trauma is a concern, trauma-focused techniques are integrated to gently process past harms and reduce their ongoing impact on functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to evaluate which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy stays relevant to each person's goals and life circumstances.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow continuity through life transitions, and let people work from locations that suit them while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sally focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, parenting and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as compassion fatigue and chronic illness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is grounded in client-centered principles with use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as appropriate, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and practical strategies to manage symptoms and change patterns.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is an LCSW with 11 years of professional experience working with issues like family conflict, trauma, parenting challenges, and emotional regulation.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
The therapist is licensed in Oklahoma as LCSW 5367 and provides services to clients in that region while accepting international clients as well.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts clients from other countries for online work.
What formats are available for sessions?
Appointments can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English

About

Sally Townsend-Wellons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oklahoma, with 11 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.