I believe that everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and supported. As a therapist, clinical supervisor and the founder of Connect Restore Thrive Counseling Group, I have spent the last 12 years working with children, families and adults to navigate life's toughest seasons. My perspective isn't just clinical—it’s personal. Being a mom gives me a firsthand understanding of the beautiful, messy, and demanding reality of raising children while trying to maintain our own sense of self. My goal is to combine that lived experience with professional tools to help you reconnect with yourself and thrive in life.

 

I believe in supporting the entire family unit. Whether you are navigating the emotional transitions of pregnancy, helping your child under 10 work through developmental hurdles, or seeking clarity regarding neurodivergent traits, I am here to walk that path with you. I am particularly passionate about early intervention and am currently working toward providing autism diagnostic testing, ensuring that families in our community have access to the clear answers and personalized care they deserve.  I am actively pursuing advanced training to provide comprehensive autism testing and diagnostic services, aiming to bridge the gap between initial assessment and ongoing, neuro-affirming support.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 40 years of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals and families navigate difficult experiences and move toward greater healing and well-being through every season. What continues to motivate me is the opportunity to deeply connect with each person I work with and help them move toward healing, restoration, and the life they have always desired. I believe every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and truly thrive as they continue their life journey.

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I work with clients across the lifespan, from children through adults, and specialize in supporting individuals through eating disorder recovery. I prioritize meeting each person where they are and honoring their unique experiences and goals. As a focus of my work, I utilize Brainspotting to help clients process trauma and access deeper levels of healing.

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Outside the office, family is my greatest joy. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Christy, for 39 wonderful years, and together we have raised four incredible children. Whether we are gathering with friends or simply sharing a good laugh, investing in relationships is what matters most to me.

 

When I am not working, you will often find me outdoors kayaking, cycling, or backpacking. I also have a lifelong appreciation for a great slice of pizza—and, in what may be my most unnecessary talent, I can eat a Big Mac in a single bite.

My name is Dr. Olawale Folarin, and I am a compassionate and highly skilled Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of clinical experience.

 

I hold a Doctorate in Psychology and specialize in supporting individuals facing psychotic and personality disorders, emotional regulation challenges, and providing dedicated Marriage and Family Therapy.

 

I utilize a client-centered, eclectic, and strengths-based approach to care, tailoring my therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs and goals of every individual, couple, and family I serve.

I'm a Clinical Mental Health Intern in my clinical internship year through Wake Forest University. Although I am originally from North Carolina, I have called Klamath Falls home since 2020. I specialize in perinatal mental health (prenatal and postpartum), navigating motherhood, and neurodivergence.

 

I utilize a grounded Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, in order to create a collaborative, compassionate space where clients can unpack major life transitions, build practical coping strategies, and cultivate genuine self-understanding.

My clinical focus is deeply informed by my own lived experience. Finding my footing as a postpartum mother and receiving a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis reshaped my self-perception, and sparked a deep passion for supporting others as they navigate their own moments of identity shift and self-discovery.

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I understand firsthand how isolating these shifts can feel and I work to ensure each of my client feel validated, heard, and supported every step of the way.

 

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy a variety of hobbies such as reading, baking, spoiling my animals (3 cats and 2 Golden Retrievers) and golfing.

Hello, my name is William Wingard, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, families, and couples. Drawing from my background as an outpatient counselor in community mental health and as a youth pastor, my greatest passion is coming alongside individuals and families to help them navigate life's challenges.

 

While I have experience treating a broad array of mental health and relationship concerns—including disrupted attachments and dysfunctional relationships—I specialize in working with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

 

As someone who has navigated my own journey with ADHD, I bring a deep, personal understanding to my practice. My ultimate goal is to walk with you and your family, offering the support and tools you need to overcome obstacles and experience a truly fulfilling, meaningful life.

Born and raised in the Klamath Basin, I have dedicated over 40 years to serving our community in the medical and mental health fields, with the past 20 years focused entirely on mental health. ​ My experience includes 16 years in a specialized Day Treatment program supporting children who struggled in traditional classroom settings. I also helped structure and deliver specialized therapy for an Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) girls program—an initiative that has since expanded into Klamath Crimson Rose, a transitional Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS/OYA) program in Klamath Falls. Supporting adolescent girls in discovering their self-worth, building a strong sense of self, finding their unique voice, and cultivating supportive communities is the absolute heart of my practice. My clinical background also includes working with adult men and women, the legal system, domestic violence interventions, and specialized court-mandated programs. 

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My therapeutic approach is holistic: I believe that caring for the mind, body, and spirit in balanced harmony is essential for true healing and long-term well-being. Deeply rooted in our local community, I stay active in local organizations, clubs, and advocacy groups to expand mental health awareness and outreach. Outside the clinic, I enjoy spending time outdoors and embracing the strength, connection, and enduring values of small-town life.

Hello, my name is Tommy, and I was born and raised in the Klamath Basin. I specialize in working with children and their families, young adults, and couples.

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I earned my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Oregon Institute of Technology here in Klamath Falls. My rural mental health based education has prepared me to support individuals and families through a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and struggles with family and parent-child dynamics.

 

My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard and understood while effectively reaching set goals.

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Outside of the office I enjoy spending time with my Wife and my two sons. I also enjoy playing video games with my friends, and I know the names of all 1,028 Pokemon!

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My journey to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about people, relationships, and the stories we carry with us. I spent 12 years as an elementary school teacher, where I learned the importance of meeting people where they are, staying curious, and recognizing that there is often much more to someone’s story than what we see on the surface. This cultivated interest in how our families, relationships, communities, cultures, and larger systems all influence the ways we understand ourselves and the world around us. 

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I have a particular appreciation for what I think of as chain breakers—people who recognize patterns passed down through generations and make the courageous choice to examine them, heal, and create something different. I believe there is something powerful in discovering which parts of our stories belong to us, which were handed to us, and what we want to carry forward. This is part of what draws me to narrative therapy and its focus on understanding our stories in new ways.

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At heart, I am a curious person who loves to learn. I enjoy art, dance, and discovering new things, and I believe creativity has an important place in both life and healing. I am grateful to continue my own journey of learning and self-discovery at Connect Restore Thrive as a therapist, and look forward to growing alongside the people I have the privilege to work with.