About Us

Chelsea Richardson grew up in south central Oklahoma in the Ardmore area. She moved to Broken Bow in 2010 to be closer to her husband's family. Chelsea graduated Magna Cum Laude from Liberty University with her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Christian Counseling in 2013 and her Master's degree in Professional Counseling in 2017. Chelsea is a Licensed Professional Counselor and welcomes individuals, couples, families, and groups. Areas of focus include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, adhd, grief and loss, and trauma. Chelsea uses an eclectic approach to counseling that is based on the client's needs. Typical approaches used include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Training, Person-Centered, Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) and Play Therapy. Chelsea is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. She accepts Soonercare and is in network with BCBS, Cigna, Humana, and UMR. Chelsea and her husband, Levi, have three young daughters and outside of work, she enjoys crafting, knitting, reading, and spending time with her family.

Heather Payne is a 2004 graduate of Broken Bow High School, and a long-time resident. In 2008, she and her family moved to New York where her husband was stationed with the U.S. Army. In 2011, she and her family returned to the Southeastern Oklahoma area after her husband's medical retirement. In 2015 she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology from Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU). In 2020, she was recognized as an Honor Graduate from the Clinical and Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) master's program at SOSU where she graduated with highest honors. She is as member of Chi Sigma Iota Sigma Epsilon chapter (national honor society for counseling), the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Heather is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Candidate and working toward completing her clinical hours to obtain licensure. Heather uses an eclectic approach to counseling in that she incorporates a variety of techniques including talk therapy, art therapy, play therapy, bibliotherapy, role playing and other therapeutic methods to assist clients with regaining control of their emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Her theoretical orientation includes both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) where she focuses on assisting individuals with identifying, challenging and altering dysfunctional and irrational thought patterns that lead to issues such as anxiety, depression, and anger. By focusing on the illogical thought patterns associated with the client's issues, the counselor can assist the client with identifying dysfunctional thought patterns, reframing these thoughts, and creating healthier alternative thought patterns that allow healthier thinking and empower the client to regain control of his or her thoughts, behaviors and emotions. Her areas of focus include, but are not limited to PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and personality disorders, and she has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Heather is married with four children and she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, hiking, and water activities.