About Alina I Morrow, LPC-S, CAMS II, GC, CCTP, NPT-C

I was born and raised in Sibiu, Romania, a beautiful medieval city dating back to 1191. A fun fact for those that love history and geography, Sibiu is located 2 hours away from the Dracula Castle. My interest in psychology was born during the high school years. I attended a 5-year pedagogical high school who trains students for careers in early childhood and primary education. During the high school years, I studied Psychology and Pedagogy which introduced me to the amazing science of understanding and researching the human mind. My fascination with the psychology field guided me to further my education. I did not pursue a career as a teacher, and instead I was accepted into the Psychology program at the Lucian Blaga University, Sibiu. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology in 2005 . After graduation, I was accepted into the Master Degree program at the reputable Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj Napoca. I graduated with a Master’s of Science Degree in Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy (a 60 credit hour master's degree) in 2006.

In addition to the academic course work, I individually conducted two research studies on pioneering topics for the Romanian culture in the early 2000s. One of those studies focused on marriage problems associated with alcohol addiction where I developed the prototype for an intervention model to increase marital satisfaction in couples where one spouse had an alcohol addiction. This was my disertation project required to complete my bachelor program. The second research was a gualitative study conducted on individuals with alcohol addiction in different stages of recovery (3 months, 6 months, and 2+ years). This was the first study of this nature on the Romanian population, and it evidenced the changes that take place in individuals the longer they maintain their sobriety. This was my disertation project required to complete my graduate program.

During the undergraduate years, I started my exposure to the clinical work by seeking shadowing and volunteering opportunites as the Romanian culture of the year 2000s did not have opportunities for internships. I was first accepted to shadow and observe the work of the clinician who assessed children within the pediatric unit at the psychiatric hospital in Sibiu. For three months, I offered counseling services to children from disadventaged families through an agency funded by a German mental health program. Afterwards, I volunteered for 3 years in the only Romanian in-patient treatment facility for men suffering with alcohol and drug addiction that was in existance at that time. This was my first exposure to seeing how the knowledge acquired in school applied to a therapy setting. I attended group counseling sessions, and as I accumulated more experience, I was entrusted with the new clients intake process.

In 2007, I moved to Oklahoma. In order to be allowed to practice in the counseling field, I was required to enroll in a local graduate program. In 2009, I was accepted into the Community Counseling program at Oklahoma State University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s of Science Degree in Community Counseling, (a 60 credit hour master's degree) in 2012.

After completing my required internship with Brookhaven Hospital, I was employed by the hospital as a weekend thereapist from 2012 to 2015. My work with the amazing team of professionals from Brookhaven involved working with patients affected by challenging diagnoses and acute symptoms. An important part of the in-patient treatment was helping clients stabilize so they can return to their normal life as well as working with families to improve communication and increase support within the family system. Concurrently, I worked full time as a community counselor for two local agencies helping families living on a low and limited income cope with various mental health problems. In October 2013, I started my own private practive - Morrow Counseling and Psychotherapy PLLC. This business focuses on serving individuals, couples, and families. In 2015, I decided to dedicate all my time and my efforts to my private practice and parted ways with the other employment settings.

In 2020, I branched out and started the Stress and Anger Management Institute of Oklahoma LLC. This business targets the specific challenges associated with anger management problems, and it is designed to help individuals seeking anger management counseling either for personal development or ordered by the court.

In June of 2013, I received my LPC (License Professional Counselor) license. In 2014, I got certified as Grief Counselor through the American Academy of Grief Counseling and Certified Anger Management Specialist II through the National Anger Management Association. In 2016, I became a LPC supervisor. In 2019, I became a Certified Clinical Trauma Profession Level 1 through International Trauma Training Institute. In 2025, I got certified as Neuropsychotherpist through Mind Works Profession Education, INC.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• LPC Supervisor, Oklahoma
• Certified Anger Management Specialist Level II
• Certified Grief Counselor
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
• Certified Neuropsychotherapist

Professional Memberships:

• American Counseling Association
• Phi Kappa Phi
• National Anger Management Association
• American Academy of Grief Counseling
  

Alina I Morrow, LPC-S, GC, CAMS II, CCTP I, NPT-C