Introducing New Faces at TLCC
Transforming Life Counseling Center is pleased to continue to expand our team of quality therapists with the addition of 4 new licensed therapists and 1 intern over this last year. We welcome our 5 newest members: Jowahn Poteat, LPC, Andrew Porter, LCSW, Tamara Allen, LPC, Jarod Allen, LPC, and Meagan Rickard, Mental Health Intern. These experienced therapists support TLCC in continuing to support the vast counseling needs of our community and bring new areas of training. For more information on their expertise and training, you can find their bios below and on our website.
In addition to our licensed staff, TLCC also has pre-licensed candidates and interns who receive supervision by our therapists and can offer lower fees in an effort to support clients needing therapy at a lower cost.
For more information about our therapists, insurances we take and fees, our phone number is (405) 246-5433.
Tamara holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Southern Nazarene University and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Ed. from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She has experience with trauma, depression, and anxiety and utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Tamara’s counseling philosophy is to provide a safe environment to unpack life’s struggles and experiences. Her desire for the client is to provide therapy that can address old, outdated mindsets, beliefs, and patterns that no longer serve the client's well-being to restore balance and harmony. Her approach is to provide the client with mindfulness-based, engaging, and compassionate support for wholeness and healing.
Tamara’s background involves working with children, teens, young adults, and adults. Her passion is to help clients to heal organically by discovering their strengths, self-compassion, and self-worth to view themselves and live healthier lives. Tamara believes everyone can benefit from therapy to live a healthier and more productive life.
Jarod Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oral Roberts University. Jarod has over 20yrs of experience working with faith communities and community mental health. He has diverse experience helping individuals, couples, and families develop personal and relational well-being.
Jarod has received training in various therapeutic models including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) informed treatment, Motivational Enhancement Therapy-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Gottman Couples, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT).
Jarod’s therapeutic philosophy is an emphasis on a collaborative, empathetic, non-judgmental, and encouraging relationship where people can identify their strengths and work through life challenges. His therapeutic lens considers the complexity of the human experience and has worked to acquire the skill set to help people work toward developing greater relational and personal authenticity.
My name is Jowahn Poteat and I am a licensed professional counselor. I was drawn to the helping profession because ultimately that is who I have been throughout my life. I enjoy guiding and being a part of the journey of healing and self-realization with individuals and couples. I have been practicing therapy for over nine years while continually learning new evidence-based practices along the way.
I am certified in TFCBT, EMDR, ACT, EFT, Gottman, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I focus on developing coping skills dealing with anxiety and identifying different cognitive distortions that can lead to issues in your life. I enjoy working with couples utilizing Gottman techniques and insights to help couples reach a deeper understanding of one another. I do my best to meet everyone where they are and assist clients in reaching their goals.
Andrew Porter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work from The University of Oklahoma. Andrew has a broad range of working with various populations. Heis a member in good standing with the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers.
Andrew has provided counseling for adolescents in an alternative education system, and he has worked with geriatric populations experiencing loss of independence, the aging process, and grief. He also has extensive experience with veterans encountering loss, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Andrew is also trained in Intimate Partner Violence leading a trauma-informed and evidenced-based group program for individuals who struggle with conflict in their relationships.
Clients describe Andrew as warm and authentic while offering hope that change is possible. Andrew’s approach is centered around using awareness, practicing compassion, and acceptance of deeper emotions to create connection and change.
Meagan is currently serving as an intern while working towards a master’s in counseling at Mid-America Christian University. She has received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mid-America Christian University. Meagan is a mother of three and has been married to her husband for 14 years.
Meagan is passionate about working with children, teens and adults by helping them establish healthier relationships and deal with their everyday struggles. She does this by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, family-systems, and client-centered therapies. She has experience working with children and teenagers dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal issues. Meagan’s desire is to have her clients feel seen and heard by providing compassion and understanding in counseling sessions.
