Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens , LPCC, LPC

Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens has worked in the counseling field since 2002 and has held licensure in Oklahoma since 2005. She offers experience addressing family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, mood disorders, and anger management, drawing on many years of clinical practice to support clients through difficult transitions.

Ginkens emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, acknowledging the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. She aims to empower individuals and families, helping them build practical coping strategies while honoring their personal strengths and values.

Through collaborative dialogue she develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s specific needs. Ginkens holds LPCC and LPC credentials, professional counselor licensure that reflects formal training and authorization to provide clinical counseling. Her approach blends attentive listening with goal-oriented support to help clients move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical skills for accepting internal experience while committing to valued directions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress and then practicing concrete strategies to change those patterns. CBT is commonly applied to mood disorders, anxiety, anger, and coping with everyday stressors.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured approach that addresses distress related to traumatic memories by processing painful experiences in a way that can reduce their emotional intensity. It is often chosen for trauma and abuse work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ginkens collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals may combine elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and many therapists also provide live chat or text-based messaging options. These formats make it easier to access consistent support across schedules and locations, allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily lives.