Mrs. Loni Starts Licensed Master Social Worker

Mrs. Loni Starts, Licensed Master Social Worker, 21060-P is practicing under the supervision of Merrie Knox (Oklahoma, LCSW, 4488) at Ellie Mental Health.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training to become supervisors. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases, which means that, when working with them, you are getting the time and expertise of multiple therapists in your treatment.

Opening up to someone who you have no prior relationship can be extremely scary! Vulnerability with people we know can be intimidating let alone someone we just met. Therapy is allowing someone to see the deepest parts of us, sometimes the parts we haven’t shown anyone else. Don’t be afraid to look around, to check out multiple therapist’s, to look at therapist’ profiles on multiple websites to see if they are a good fit for you and your needs. And DEFINITELY don’t be afraid to say if someone isn’t a good fit after meeting. A good therapist understands this and wants, more than anything, for you to feel comfortable (even if that isn’t with them).

I have worked with a diverse range of people including children, families, parents, adolescents, veterans, adults, and more. Like my clients, the goals I have helped work toward are diverse, including reduced anxiety, reduced depression, career goals, effective parenting, reduced anger, increased social activity, decreased substance use, effective coping skills, and improving thought patterns. Everyone has goals for their life and one of mine is helping people work toward theirs for a more peaceful and fulfilling life.