McAlester Office Staff

Karen Brojakowski was born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania and has lived in Oklahoma for 24 years. Karen is a graduate of East Central University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Counseling. Karen has experience working with the homeless population and individuals with substance abuse. She is working toward her Behavioral Health Case Manager II certification through the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Karen has three grown children and seven grandchildren. Karen is an animal lover, and when she is not working, you will find her spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs.  Most recently, Karen has been promoted to Behavioral Health Case Manager II.  She has become quite an asset to the clients she serves.  

Denise Morgan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Clinician, and LPC Supervisor. Denise has been providing therapy to clients since 2003. She currently serves as a School Counselor for McAlester Public Schools and joined Cornerstone in 2022. She has experience working with individuals of all ages, including couples. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and EMDR in session. She loves being the mother of two teenagers who keep her grounded and on her toes.

Leslie has been in the mental health field for 11 years and has been with Cornerstone since 2014. In that time, she has been involved in a little bit of everything, including case management, crisis intervention services, substance abuse, and mental health counseling for children and adults in both individual and group settings. Leslie has also participated in community sentencing programs and LSI reports. Leslie also works directly with DHS clients, regularly traveling to the Idabel office to serve client needs in McCurtain County.  She has been influential in helping clients navigate DHS requirements, including being present in court for their cases. Her support and guidance have been shown to improve her clients' lives and overall well-being. Outside of work, Leslie enjoys being outdoors, gardening, walking, and spending time with family.

Bonnie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years in outpatient mental health, in addition to 25 years as a counselor with McAlester Public Schools. She joined Cornerstone in 2016. When not working, Bonnie enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with her family.

Whitney is Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined Cornerstone in 2019, providing services in Northwest Oklahoma (Woodward area). She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Whitney has an extensive background in child welfare (over 15 years) and a passion for working with foster children and families involved with the child welfare system. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Heather is a Licensed professional counselor who is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CAMs Care Suicide Prevention and who has been trained in Polyvagal theory/technique for clients on the Autism Spectrum. She will be a certified LPC Supervisor later this year. She graduated from Mid America Christian University with her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has been licensed in Clinical Mental Health/Counseling focus since 2020. She has experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem and confidence, and depression. She has experience working with clients of all ages in inpatient and outpatient settings, both in community mental health and private practice. She believes that you are the expert of your story and that you possess many strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenges that you face. She always says 'It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take a step toward change' and she is here to support and help you on that journey. Heather loves spending time with her husband, her two young children and their pets, going to the lake, reading, shopping, cooking, and traveling.

Tera graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her Master's Degree in Social Work in 2010. 

She is currently under supervision for her LCSW. She enjoys working with the community and is dedicated to helping others. She has worked in the mental health field for 25 years, including inpatient, outpatient, and acute care for adults and children, as well as for children ages 12 and up. 

Tera has experience working with clients who struggle with issues involving anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, trauma, and PTSD. 

She is new to Cornerstone and is looking forward to working with the community.

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