CREOKS Veteran Services provides the best care to veterans and their families by using evidence-based therapeutic techniques with the goal of sustainable recovery. Paired with a deep understanding of military culture and the unique challenges faced by veterans, our experts approach every client with empathy and compassion. The first step toward mental wellbeing can be daunting, but together, let’s build a healthier, happier future.

All members of the Veteran Services Team (VST) have completed Tier One Star Behavioral Health training, equipping them with specialized knowledge to better serve veterans and their families. This training ensures our team understands the unique challenges veterans face, allowing us to provide more effective, culturally competent and compassionate care.

Veteran Services Team Lead │ Therapist

Shannon Lucas is a LCSW-P, finishing supervision for her clinical licensure. She obtained her license to practice social work in the state of Oklahoma in May 2022. Shannon’s academic journey includes earning her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK, and her Master of Social Work degree from the prestigious Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.

With a strong background in suicide and crisis response within community mental health settings, Shannon has honed her skills in suicide assessment and crisis intervention. Her expertise extends to her significant experience working within the veteran and military community since 2009. Shannon has been an active volunteer, supporting the families of serving and deployed Service Members. She has also been an integral part of the Oklahoma National Guard casualty assistance program, where she provided long-term casualty assistance and case management to families of the fallen. Shannon’s personal connection to the military, as the spouse of a currently serving Guardsman and combat veteran, gives her a unique perspective and the ability to work confidently and comfortably with high-trauma occupations. She often says, “I’ve not walked in your shoes, but I’ve walked alongside them. I understand your journey.” Shannon is trained in EMDR and uses CBT, mindfulness, and emotional regulation tools to help her clients process what they’ve carried, and rebuild connection, and find a renewed sense of purpose – on their terms.

You’ve spent your life serving others. Now let us serve you. When you’re ready, we will meet you where you are—with honesty, compassion, and respect. Reach out—we’re ready to walk with you.

Veteran Services Team Lead │ Case Manager

LeRoy Dunkelberger is a CM-II and acts as one of the two Veteran Services Team Leads at CREOKS Health Services. His academic journey began at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He went on to complete a Graduate Certificate in Military Resilience from Liberty University and is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work degree through Liberty University.
LeRoy’s professional background includes seven years of service in the United States Army as both a Human Resources Officer and a Chemical Officer. During his tenure, he deployed to Erbil, Iraq, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade. These experiences instilled in him a deep understanding of the unique challenges service members and veterans face during and after their military careers. At CREOKS, he oversees the development and growth of Veteran Services, focusing on community engagement, case management, resource coordination, and education.
As a veteran himself, LeRoy brings both professional expertise and personal insight into his work with the veteran community. He is committed to meeting veterans where they are—with authenticity, empathy, and purpose—ensuring they receive the support and respect they deserve.