Brent Sharpe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. He has been in private practice in Tulsa since 1985. He is a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, he was a pastor for over 40 years and recently retired and is now working full time in his counseling practice. Brent is Co-author of “The Making of a Marriage”, a book on the formation of a healthy and thriving marriage. Brent and his wife Janis frequently speak together at churches and at marriage and family conferences around the country.

Janis S. Sharpe, M.S. has a Master’s Degree in Family Relations and Child Development from Oklahoma State University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Oklahoma. She has experience in college administration and teaching. Janis is a former Women’s Chaplain of Oral Roberts University. Janis co-authored, The Making of a Marriage with her husband Brent. They travel frequently and speak together and individually in church services and in Marriage and family Conferences. Janis and Brent have four grown children and six adorable grandchildren.

I believe most of us have past hurts and traumas that affect who we are, how we do life, why we believe what we believe, think what we think, say what we say, and do what we do. In fact, past issues cause many to internalize False Beliefs about themselves such as; I’m not good enough, I’m worthless, I’m defective, I’m bad, Unlovable, Stupid, etc…Therefore, hurtful and traumatic experiences from the past affect us as individuals, spouses, parents, friends, employees, etc… These Negative Cognitions (false beliefs) become who we are, they define us; affecting our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and choices.

Clients tell me how much they appreciate the “no judgement” zone of our sessions. Life gets tough at times for us all. Communicating well is a challenge for everyone. As people we all struggle. As a husband, father and brother I have experienced relational issues and learned to navigate through family dynamics. I have guided clients and care givers thru Rehab after illness, brain trauma and stroke. Call me. I’m a good listener with custom tailored solutions.

No matter who I am working with; I find compassion, grace, humor, authenticity, acceptance and trusting the process to be integral to the therapeutic relationship. It is my desire to create a warm, welcoming safe space; where my clients learn to trust they are fully accepted, without judgement, and they matter!

It is a passion of mine to help people put the pieces of their lives together and be able to live in freedom and with hope. I believe every client is an individual and tailor my therapy style to what will best fit each client. I love to work as a team to solve whatever the issue is- my clients know themselves better than anyone, so who better to have as a teammate!