April Anique McElroy, Counselor

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.As Christian based-solution-focused therapist(s), our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying Christian-based, clinically sound counseling therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance, within a healing therapeutic relationship, through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

The Tristesse Grief Center offers an innovative approach to address Northeast Oklahoma's need for comprehensive, long-term grief counseling to assist the bereaved as they journey towards improved health and renewed sense of worth in the wake of loss. The Board of Directors, professional staff and volunteers are committed to providing meaningful programs based on well-documented needs and ongoing measurement. The Tristesse Grief Center is not affiliated with any church, hospice, hospital, funeral home or other private organization although it does partner with many of them to provide services economically and effectively. The Tristesse Grief Center is an independent, 501 (c ) (3 ) nonprofit organization that depends upon the support of foundations, businesses, individuals, and other organizations in order to offer counseling services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. The Tristesse Grief Center offers an array of Services, including counseling, training, education, memorial events and support groups, all dedicated to healing the grieving heart. The Tristesse Grief Center opened in mid-2002 and began providing professional, independent and affordable grief services to clients in Northeast Oklahoma regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, cultural background or socioeconomic status.