Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Callista works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Callista
Callista Shrum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma who helps people managing anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and depression. She speaks plain, direct language and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Callista treats concerns about self-esteem and repeated patterns that get in the way of daily life.
With seven years of experience, Callista focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She works with people dealing with substance issues, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, and mood disorders.
Background and approach
Her practice also addresses codependency, communication problems, control issues, and the guilt and shame that often follow difficult events. Her approach centers on tailoring care to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to identify patterns, try new coping strategies, and build skills for handling strong emotions.
Callista pays attention to what feels useful and adjusts plans as progress happens. She supports people who face first responder stress, postpartum depression, isolation, and complex co-occurring concerns. Callista also helps with forgiveness work and issues stemming from antisocial or avoidant personality patterns when those are part of a person’s struggles.
People can expect a straightforward, compassionate counselor who values respect and sensitivity. Callista encourages realistic goals and steady steps forward. She believes asking for help is a strong first move and offers guidance through the next steps.
What Callista works with
Everything Callista lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Callista's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Self esteem
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Evidence-based approaches for online work and emotional regulation
Callista uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and addictive behaviors. One common focus is skills-based work that teaches concrete tools for handling anger, panic, and overwhelming stress. These tools can include breathing and grounding practices, step-by-step ways to interrupt unhelpful reactions, and methods to reduce impulsive behavior.She also emphasizes trauma-informed strategies that help people process painful events at a comfortable pace. This approach supports rebuilding safety in day-to-day life, reducing reactivity linked to past harm, and improving sleep and mood. For substance-related concerns, sessions include approaches that address triggers, cravings, and the practical changes that support recovery.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and what feels doable. Together they will choose or adjust techniques so the plan fits the person’s life and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow a full conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat work well for brief check-ins or on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or daily routines while keeping progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Callista
What concerns does Callista commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and self-esteem issues. Additional work includes panic attacks, mood disorders, postpartum depression, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and compassionate. She focuses on identifying patterns, teaching coping skills, and adapting plans to what works for each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Callista has seven years of professional experience working in mental health and related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this counselor?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.