Emotional Challenges
A safe space to talk about difficult emotions, experiences, or periods when life feels harder to manage.
CARE SHOULD FEEL WITHIN REACH.
Pro Bono Counseling
in OKC
Financial Barriers Shouldn’t Be the Reason Someone Faces a Difficult Season Alone
Sometimes you know you need someone to talk to. But the next thought is: “Can I afford counseling?”
When finances are already stretched, seeking mental health support can feel like one more thing that's out of reach.
Open Arms Initiative provides compassionate Pro Bono Counseling in OKC as part of our commitment to making mental health support more accessible to people and families in our community.
Because asking for help takes courage, and cost shouldn't automatically close the door.
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Tell us a bit about your situation and we’ll help you find the right support.
Compassionate Care
Community Focused
Confidential Support
Access With Dignity
You Deserve to Ask for Help Without Feeling Embarrassed About What You Can Afford
Financial circumstances can change.
A job loss. An unexpected expense. Family responsibilities. Housing costs. A difficult transition.
Sometimes there simply isn't enough room in the budget for everything.
Needing financial assistance doesn't make your emotional well-being less important.
At Open Arms Initiative, we believe conversations about access to counseling should happen with respect, compassion, and dignity.
Your financial circumstances don't define the value of the support you need.
What Is Pro Bono Counseling?
Pro bono counseling refers to professional counseling services provided without the standard counseling fee to eligible individuals or families.
The purpose is simple: to help reduce financial barriers to mental health support.
Open Arms Initiative’s pro bono counseling program reflects our nonprofit mission of supporting individuals, families, and communities who may otherwise experience difficulty accessing care.
Availability may depend on factors such as current program capacity and eligibility requirements.
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Support for Real Life
People seek counseling for many different reasons. You don't need to wait until life reaches a crisis point before asking whether support is available. Depending on available services and individual needs, counseling may support people experiencing:
Stress & Overwhelm
Support when responsibilities, circumstances, or ongoing pressures begin to feel difficult to carry alone.
Relationship & Family Concerns
Counseling may help individuals or families explore communication, relationships, boundaries, and challenging family dynamics.
Life Transitions
Changes involving relationships, family, work, caregiving, loss, or other significant circumstances can be difficult to navigate alone.
Grief & Loss
Support can provide space to process grief and adjust to life following a significant loss.
Personal Growth
Counseling can also be a place to develop greater self-awareness, strengthen relationships, explore goals, and build healthier patterns.
“Needing help and needing financial support can exist in the same sentence. Neither should be a source of shame.”
Ask About Pro Bono Counseling
Access With Dignity
Receiving pro bono counseling shouldn't make someone feel like they're receiving lesser care. Our approach is grounded in respect for every person who reaches out.
Compassion
We recognize that asking for support—financial or emotional—can feel vulnerable.
Respect
Every person’s circumstances and experiences deserve to be treated with dignity.
Confidentiality
Counseling services are provided within appropriate professional and confidentiality standards.
Community
As a nonprofit organization, Open Arms Initiative works to strengthen individuals and families as part of building healthier communities.
Our Therapists
Care Starts With People You Can Trust
Behind every session is a real person who's chosen this work, not a call center, not an algorithm.
Meet Our Team
Rebekah Thomas, LPC-CTherapist
Brenda Mitchell, LPCTherapist
Emeka Nnaka, LPCTherapist
Breanna White, LPCTherapist
Henri Jo Ball, LPCTherapist
Karli Burch, LPCTherapist
How Pro Bono Counseling Works
Reach Out
Contact Open Arms Initiative and let us know you’re interested in learning about pro bono counseling.
Discuss Availability
Our team can explain current program availability and any applicable eligibility or intake requirements.
Determine the Next Step
If appropriate services and availability align with your needs, we’ll explain what happens next.
Begin Support
When placement is available and appropriate, you can begin the counseling process with greater clarity about your care.
Important: Pro bono counseling may be subject to eligibility requirements, provider availability, program capacity, and the suitability of available services.
What If Pro Bono Counseling Isn’t Currently Available?
Reaching out still matters.
Program capacity can vary, and availability may not always match every person's needs or preferred timing.
When appropriate and possible, Open Arms Initiative can help you understand other available services, programs, or community resources that may be relevant to your circumstances.
We don't want the conversation to end with:
“We can't help.”
Whenever possible, we want it to continue with:
“Let's understand what options may be available.”
Community Support Is Part of Our Mission
Mental health doesn't exist separately from families and communities.
When people can access support, families can become stronger. When caregivers have resources, children can benefit. When individuals feel heard and connected, communities can become more resilient.
Our Non-Profit Community Support in OKC reflects Open Arms Initiative’s broader commitment to helping people access education, resources, counseling, and family-focused support.
DEPENDING ON AVAILABLE PROGRAMS, WE MAY CONNECT YOU WITH:
Counseling servicesFamily supportParenting educationChild and adolescent supportMental health educationCommunity resourcesSupport programs
More Ways Open Arms Can Support You
Adult & Individual Counseling
One-on-one counseling for adults seeking support with personal concerns, relationships, life transitions, and personal growth.
Family Counseling
Therapeutic support for families working through communication challenges, conflict, relationships, and transitions.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Age-appropriate counseling support for children and teenagers experiencing emotional, behavioral, family, school, or life challenges.
Grief & Loss Counseling
Compassionate support for individuals navigating bereavement, significant loss, and major life changes.
Family Support Services
Broader family-focused guidance, education, resources, and connections to appropriate support.
What does pro bono counseling mean?+
Pro bono counseling generally refers to professional counseling services provided without the standard counseling fee for people who meet applicable program requirements.
Does Open Arms Initiative offer pro bono counseling in Oklahoma City?+
Yes. Open Arms Initiative provides Pro Bono Counseling in OKC as part of its commitment to improving access to mental health support. Availability and eligibility may vary, so contact Open Arms for current program information.
Is pro bono counseling completely free?+
Pro bono generally means that the standard professional counseling fee is waived. Open Arms Initiative can explain the specific terms of its current program during the inquiry or intake process.
Who qualifies for pro bono counseling?+
Eligibility can depend on Open Arms Initiative’s current program requirements, available providers, capacity, and other applicable considerations. Contact the organization directly for current eligibility information.
Is pro bono counseling confidential?+
Counseling services are generally confidential subject to applicable legal, ethical, and safety-related exceptions. Your provider can explain confidentiality and its limits before or during the counseling process.
What happens if there are no pro bono appointments available?+
Availability may change based on program capacity and provider schedules. Open Arms Initiative can explain current availability and, when appropriate and possible, discuss other relevant support options or community resources.
Cost Shouldn’t Stop You From Asking What Help Is Available
Maybe you've put counseling off because you assumed it wasn't financially possible. Maybe you weren't sure whether it was okay to ask.
It Is Okay to Ask.
Start with a conversation. Let Open Arms Initiative help you understand what pro bono counseling and community support options may currently be available.