Therapist in Tulsa, Oklahoma Mr. Joseph Merenda, Therapist

Joseph Merenda helps patients across Oklahoma break cycles that no longer serve them and move toward healthier, more grounded lives through his work at LifeStance Health. He supports teens, adults, and individuals in midlife, offering a direct yet compassionate therapeutic style that helps people feel understood while also challenged to grow. His approach emphasizes practical change, emotional clarity, and building the internal tools needed to navigate stress, relationships, and major life transitions. Joseph is especially passionate about treating alcohol and drug use issues, drawing on extensive experience in both individual and group settings. He understands the exhaustion, frustration, and isolation that often accompany addiction, and he meets patients with respect, honesty, and a belief in their capacity to reclaim control. His work focuses on helping individuals recognize patterns, rebuild self trust, and develop sustainable strategies for long term recovery. He also supports patients facing co occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, men’s issues, and PTSD/trauma. His broader clinical practice includes additional areas of focus, and he works with diverse populations including first responders, military members and veterans, and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Joseph incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychological Testing, along with additional interventions as appropriate, ensuring that treatment remains tailored and responsive to each person’s needs. Outside the therapy room, Joseph brings the same energy and curiosity to his personal life. He enjoys motorsports, acting, ballroom dancing, stunt kite flying, and anything that lets him embrace creativity and movement. A lifelong “car guy,” he finds joy in hobbies that combine precision, passion, and a sense of adventure.