Ayana Button, LCSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker serving clients through Resolve Behavioral Health Services located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to starting in the therapy world, I was a lead teacher in the very busy and fun chaos of a preschool classroom for four years. I also previously worked with young children and pre-teens in a shelter for children in foster care.
I have a passion for supporting children, teens, and their families. I focus primarily on supporting young children as they navigate their emotions, develop social skills, and adjust to life changes. I also enjoy working with teens and young adults as they navigate through life’s changes. Whether a person is experiencing anxiety, having difficulty adjusting to school or family changes, facing behavioral challenges, or healing from trauma, I am committed to supporting each client and family through their unique journey.
I strive to create a warm, joyful, and safe space where everyone can feel free to express themselves openly and build emotional resilience. I work closely with caregivers to support lasting change and strengthen family relationships. I aim to help families develop the tools they need to communicate, connect, and feel more confident in their everyday lives.
Treatment Approach
I use a variety of approaches to address my clients unique needs. If you are looking for something specific, I am trained in and offer the following treatment modalities:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (for accepting difficult feelings while moving towards the things you value)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (for addressing and healing from trauma)
- Theraplay (for healing early developmental traumas and parent-child relationships)
- Circle of Security (for parents building strong attachment-based relationships with their infants and young children)
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy (for healing teen-parent relationships)
- Parent Management Training (for responding to childhood behavioral concerns)
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.”
Education & Credentials:
- License #: 21104
- License State: OK
- Practicing Since: 2022
- Education: University of Oklahoma, MSW, May 2022
University of Arizona, B.S. Family Studies & Human Development, May 2016
