Ekaette 'Kate' Atakpo, LPC

Ekaette 'Kate' Atakpo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma. She has three years of clinical experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about next steps. Kate aims to make therapy approachable and practical for everyday life.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens closely and helps people name patterns that keep them struggling. Sessions focus on small, doable changes that reduce anxiety and increase calm.

Kate uses strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness. She teaches skills for managing intense emotions, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and building routines that support mood and focus. Work often includes short exercises and real-world practice between sessions.

She pays attention to identity and culture and makes room for conversations about sexuality, self-worth, and life purpose. Kate also helps people navigate big transitions, burnout, or problems with boundaries and communication. The aim is to strengthen a person's sense of self and agency.

Sessions can include coaching elements when people want clear goals and steps. Kate also addresses compulsive behaviors, panic symptoms, and patterns like codependency or isolation. Her approach blends practical tools with empathetic listening so people can try things differently and notice change.

How Kate’s Approaches Work Online

Kate commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people accept difficult feelings while building actions that match their values and long-term goals.

She also brings a client-centered stance to sessions, prioritizing listening and collaboration. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; she will help the client choose techniques that match their goals, values, and day-to-day needs. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style guidance, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work between appointments.