Donald (Don) Heffington, LPC

Donald (Don) Heffington brings more than two decades of counseling experience to residents of Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Tulsa, completed a master's degree at Northeastern State University, and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. His practice blends direct client counseling with supervision of new counselors pursuing licensure and consultation for other practitioners.

Heffington works with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship patterns, and other life challenges that can leave people feeling stuck or overwhelmed. He recognizes that difficult emotions and behaviors sometimes become long-standing, making it hard to see alternative ways of living. Drawing on that understanding, he helps clients identify values, strengths, and practical steps toward meaningful change.

His therapeutic toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. He collaborates with each person to design a treatment plan tailored to their goals, values, and unique circumstances, aiming to restore a sense of purpose and improved functioning.

If someone is struggling with emotions, relationships, substance use, or repeating unhealthy patterns, Heffington offers an opportunity to explore change together. He begins by listening to what the person wants to change, what they value, and what personal strengths they bring, then works to determine the most effective path toward the life they desire.