Ms. Short is an experienced licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the field of social work for approximately thirty-eight years and has been in private practice since October 2004.  Ms. Short provides individual, family, blended family and co-parenting counseling utilizing a strength-based approach.  Ms. Short maintains specialty certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and as a Certified Grief Professional.

After the client completes the intake information, Ms. Short and the client will work collaboratively to establish therapeutic rapport and create treatment goals tailored to the client’s targeted outcomes.

Areas of Expertise:

Ms. Short works in conjunction with the Tulsa Family District court since 2006 and receives court referrals for reconciliation therapy.  Reconciliation therapy or Reattachment therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to reestablish the connection between a parent and a child.  Ms. Short has testified as an expert witness in Tulsa, Creek, Mays, Rogers and Ottawa counties. Ms. Short will also accept parent coordinator assignments from the court specifically for families with children under the age of five years old.

Ms. Short graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1984 with a master’s in clinical social work (advanced standing) and is fully licensed in the state of Oklahoma to practice clinical social work since 1987.  Ms. Short is also recognized as a Board-Certified Diplomate by the American
Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW.)  Ms. Short is also credentialed by the OSBLSW to provide supervision to candidates seeking licensure in the state.  Ms. Short is a certified divorce and family mediator and a diplomate in the American Psychology Academy for Psychotherapy.  Ms. Short has completed postgraduate training in Family Systems Theory sponsored by the Georgetown School of Medicine.  Ms. Short has served as an assistant clinical professor for the University of Oklahoma’s School of Social Work by overseeing master’s level student’s clinical practicum experience. Ms. Short has recently completed a Master of Legal Studies with a certificate in litigation from Washington University Law School in St. Louis, Missouri.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping each client develop their individual strategy for wellness. When we meet, we’ll spend some time discussing what brought you in as well as what you’ve experienced in your lifetime, your current lifestyle, your values, and what you would like to accomplish during our time together. My approach is best described as “eclectic”, as I will tailor interventions to suit your strengths, goals, and preferences.

Although I have helped people navigate many challenges, my areas of expertise are:

My credentialing includes a Master of Science in Counseling from Oklahoma State in 2008, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Spanish from Houston Baptist University in 1994. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have worked as a psychotherapist in inpatient, outpatient, school, and telehealth settings. Early in my career, I worked as a Case Manager with a high-risk population.

My interests and hobbies include: psychology, resiliency/recovery, health, art, yoga, land management, and spending time with my family, friends, and pets.

Currently, I provide therapy services via telehealth to ages 15 and up. My hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Clients from all lifestyles, cultures, and spiritual beliefs are welcome. I look forward to meeting you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am passionate about meeting people where they are when they decide it’s time for a change – without judgment. It’s brave to reach out for help, and it shows strength when people take that step. I believe each of us have unique strengths and that those strengths and individual needs should determine what treatment approach to use. I am trained in EMDR therapy, and I am a certified clinical trauma provider. I have experience working with adults and children with a variety of challenges such as familial changes, trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression.

My education includes a Masters in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma in 2019. Through continuing education, I have also obtained training to become a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). In my career, I have worked as a case manager at Resonance Center for Women providing re-entry services for women previously incarcerated and leading therapeutic groups for female inmates. I worked as a crisis counselor on the Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services (COPES) team before joining the Rebound Mental Health team. During my time at Rebound Mental Health I have gained experience providing therapeutic supervised visitation to court involved families. Currently, I offer in-person or telehealth appointments on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

When I am not working I enjoy spending time outside often in the form of running, biking or hiking. I also enjoy coffee and sitting in my backyard by my chiminea (until mosquitos run me off!).

With over 20 years of experience working in behavioral health offices, Patty manages front office operations for Rebound Mental Health and is instrumental in providing a positive experience for our clients. She is highly efficient in providing client statements, submitting and reconciling insurance claims, and processing problems that arise with insurance. She also helps with scheduling and setting up new clients in our portal. In her free time, Patty enjoys spending time with her husband and children, reading books, and playing and cuddling with her two dogs and two cats.

Dr. Jaye Capretto has accepted a new position as Assistant Professor in he University of Oklahoma’s Department of Psychiatry. She will be transitioning out of her current role at Rebound Mental Health in July 2023 and will no longer be accepting new patients. While she will miss working with her wonderful colleagues and clients at Rebound, she is excited to continue to provide psychological evaluations and serve families in the community in her new role. We wish her the best in her new journey!

I will graduate from Oral Roberts University with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy in May 2024. I am passionate about strengthening relationships and helping people of all ages find peace and joy in their lives. In 1993, I graduated from The University of Tulsa with dual degrees in Elementary Education and Vocal Music. I taught school and sang with Tulsa Opera and in church for many years while raising our family. I am a certified Life Coach and have received training in Gottman Method Couple Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I embrace a whole-person approach to healing mind, body, and spirit and use strength-based, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques as well.

My husband and I have been married for 29 years and in our free time we enjoy traveling and spending time with friends, family, and dogs. I welcome clients of any age, culture, lifestyle, and spiritual beliefs. I provide telehealth and in-person services. I look forward to meeting you!

Newton is a Yorkshire terrier who was born on September 26, 2017.  As an eight-week-old puppy Newton joined the staff at Rebound.  The staff at Rebound Mental Health started wondering if a therapy dog would help our families.  During a difficult reconciliation case a child requested to bring her dog to help her feel calmer.  The staff had a moment and as a result decided to incorporate animal support while providing therapeutic services.  During Newton’s tenure at Rebound he has completed puppy class, beginning class, intermediate class, trick class and the Canine Good Citizen class.  Newton’s trainer is Amy Vaughn at Spirit Ranch Dog Training, with her constant support and guidance, Newton is a great provider in our office.  The one and a half years of training had its moments of great accomplishment and other moments filled with slow progress.  But it has all been worth it when we see a client’s face brighten when Newton wags his tail and begs to give a kiss or when Newton curls up in a child’s lap to provide comfort when talking about difficult topics.