What Are The Fees For Counseling?
At Legacy Counseling Service we are a group of mental health providers who serve the Broken Arrow, Tulsa, and the greater Oklahoma area through- face-to-face counseling. We provide therapy for teens, adults, couples, and families.
Our private pay rates are as follows:
- Kristi Spence, LMFT-C $100.00 for individual and $130.00 for family therapy
- Patti Trammell, LCSW $160.00
- Kim Hamilton, LMFT-S $160.00
- April Reeder, LPC $160.00 (independent contractor affiliated with Legacy Counseling Service, PLLC)
- Ted Robinson, LPC $160.00
- Christina Parks, LPC-S $160.00
- Sandy Stone, LPC $160.00
- Dr. Melissa J. Leedy, Ph.D. – Psychologist/Founder and Owner $180.00
PROVIDERS:
Kristi Spence, LMFT-C
Kristi is a marriage and family therapy candidate. She specializes in providing therapy with children (ages 3+), teens, adults, and couples. She counsels couples who are in crisis, parents who are having behavioral and emotional difficulties with their children, and with new mothers dealing with postpartum depression. She also provides therapy for people struggling with anxiety or depression, noticing a pattern of dysfunctional romantic relationships in their life, wanting to bond with foster or adopted children, struggling to connect with children or teenagers, experiencing dysfunctional family dynamics, experience poor communication with your spouse, constantly fighting with your spouse, working through infidelity, fighting to save your marriage, deciding if you want to be in your marriage, struggling with job stress, having difficulties co-parenting with your ex, being a new mother or father, and grieving a loss. Kristi’s primary supervisor is Jordan Holmes, LMFT. Her secondary supervisors are Christina Parks, LPC-S, and Dr. Melissa Leedy, Ph.D.
Kristi offers services on a fee-for-service basis. Her rate is $100 / therapy hour (53 minutes) for individual therapy and $130 / therapy hour (53 minutes) for family therapy. Unfortunately, Kristi is not able to be paneled with insurance companies or offer out-of-network billing at this time.
Patti Trammell, LCSW
Patti is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping teens (ages 14 and up) and adults who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behavior, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and other emotional and behavioral disorders. She offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS).
Patti offers services on a fee-for-service basis. Her rate for non-insurance clients is $160 / therapy hour (53 minutes) and she helps clients utilize their out-of-network insurance benefits. She is currently paneled with:
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (Blue Traditional, Blue Preferred, BlueLincs HMO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Plan65 Select, Blue Advantage PPO)
- HEALTH CHOICE
- COMMUNITY CARE (some plans excluded)
- MULTIPLAN
- ALLIANCE COAL GROUP
Kim Hamilton, LMFT-S
Kim Hamilton, LMFT-S
Kim has over 13 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist providing compassionate mental health counseling. She counsels adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression and anxiety, grief, problems adjusting to changes in life, relationship problems, marital conflict, and family issues. She also provides mental health counseling for couples.
Kim’s approach to providing mental health therapy is to incorporate different methods to meet the needs of her clients. She utilizes techniques from solution-focused therapy, brief therapy approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has training in Prepare and Enrich for couples and marital therapy, as well as trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Kim offers services on a fee-for-service basis. Her rate for non-insurance clients is $160 / therapy hour (53 minutes) and she helps clients utilize their out-of-network insurance benefits. She is currently paneled with:
- HEALTH CHOICE
- COMMUNITY CARE (some plans excluded)
- MULTIPLAN
- ALLIANCE COAL GROUP
- PENDING: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (Blue Traditional, Blue Preferred, BlueLincs HMO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Plan65 Select, Blue Advantage PPO)
Ted Robinson, LPC
Ted is a licensed practical counselor who specializes in helping adults who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. He offers Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people be free from past trauma.
Ted offers services on a fee-for-service basis. His rate for non-insurance clients is $160 / therapy hour (53 minutes) and he helps clients utilize their out-of-network insurance benefits. He is also an In-Network provider for:
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (Blue Traditional, Blue Preferred, BlueLincs HMO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Plan65 Select, Blue Advantage PPO)
- HEALTH CHOICE
- ALLIANCE COAL GROUP
- MULTI-PLAN
- COMMUNITY CARE (some plans excluded)
Christina Parks, LPC-S
Christina is a licensed professional counselor who provides therapy for depression, anxiety, victims of domestic violence, and chronic suicidality. She also provides mental health counseling for couples and veterans.
She offers services on a fee-for-service basis. Her fee is $160 / therapy hour (53-min session). She is an In-Network provider for:
- HEALTH CHOICE
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (Blue Traditional, Blue Preferred, BlueLincs HMO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Plan65 Select, Blue Advantage PPO)
- ALLIANCE COAL GROUP
- COMMUNITY CARE (Some plans excluded)
- MULTI-PLAN
She can also help you utilize your out of network insurance benefits.
Independent Affiliated Provider: April Reeder, LPC, M. Div., Million Chances Ministries and Counseling, LLC
April is a licensed professional counselor and has a Master’s of Divinity degree. She provides therapy for teens and adults depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
She offers services on a fee-for-service basis. Her fee is $160 / therapy hour (53-min session). She is an In-Network provider for:
- HEALTH CHOICE
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (Blue Traditional, Blue Preferred, BlueLincs HMO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Plan65 Select, Blue Advantage PPO)
- ALLIANCE COAL GROUP
- COMMUNITY CARE (Some plans excluded)
- MULTI-PLAN
She can also help you utilize your out of network insurance benefits.
Sandy Stone, LPC
Sandy is a licensed professional counselor who provides therapy for depression, anxiety, and/or bullied teens and stressed women.
Sandy offers services on a fee-for-service basis. Her fee is $160 / therapy hour (53-min session). She is an In-Network provider for:
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (Blue Traditional, Blue Preferred, BlueLincs HMO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Plan65 Select, Blue Advantage PPO)
- HEALTH CHOICE
- ALLIANCE COAL GROUP
- COMMUNITY CARE (Some plans excluded)
- MULTI-PLAN
She can also help you utilize your out of network insurance benefits.
Dr. Melissa J. Leedy, Ph.D., Legacy Counseling Service
Dr. Leedy is the founder and owner of Legacy Counseling Service. She is a clinical psychologist and specializes in insomnia and chronic illness/pain management. She also provides Ministerial Assessments for clergy candidates and Compensation and Pension evaluations for veterans. She enjoys public speaking and has spoken at several Broken Arrow and Tulsa events, including numerous times at Tulsa Home Builders Association, Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Counselor of Women Realtors, Bright Tomorrows non-profit agency, Brookhaven, and Christian Association of Psychological Studies. Dr. Leedy provides counseling for men and women ages 25 and older.
She is an In-Network provider for:
- HEALTH CHOICE
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (Blue Traditional, Blue Preferred, BlueLincs HMO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Plan65 Select, Blue Advantage PPO).
- ALLIANCE COAL GROUP
- COMMUNITY CARE (Some plans excluded)
- MULTI-PLAN
For insurance companies that Dr. Leedy is not considered an in-network provider for, she offers services on a fee-for-service basis and helps clients utilize their out-of-network insurance benefits.
Her rate for non-insurance clients is $180 / therapy hour (53 minutes).
Forms of Payment
All providers accept cash, check, credit, debit, and health saving cards/flexible spending account cards from Visa, MC, Discover, and American Express. All credit card information is securely stored in the HIPPA compliant management system.
How Do I Use Out-of-Network Insurance Benefits for Therapy?
We DO take insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Community Care of Oklahoma (some plans excluded), HealthChoice, Multiplan, Alliance Coal Group, and we file out of network claims (except Medicaid or Medicare) on behalf of our clients.
If clients choose to use their out-of-network (OON) insurance benefits for our counseling services clients pay for therapy services when they are provided. We then provide those clients with a billing invoice that has the information your insurance company will need to consider reimbursement.
Submitting your invoice for out-of-networking reimbursement is usually not a difficult process and most companies will send you a reimbursement check within 8-14 days. Further, most insurance companies offer 50-75% reimbursement, but you should call your insurance company to determine what your specific out-of-network benefits for counseling are.
Question to ask your insurance company about mental health (sometimes called Behavioral Health) benefits are:
- What are my out of network benefits for outpatient mental health?
- Is pre-authorization required?
- How many sessions do I get under this benefit?
- Is Dr. Melissa Leedy, Ph.D. (NPI #: 1194962720) an acceptable psychologist for this benefit?
- Is Theodore (Ted) Robinson, LPC (NPI #: 1568658011) an acceptable counselor for this benefit?
- Is Saundra (Sandy) Stone, LPC (NPI #: 1114238862) an acceptable counselor for this benefit?
- Is April Reeder, LPC (NPI #: 1346520509) an acceptable counselor for this benefit?
- Is Patti Trammell, LCSW (NPI #: 1568695443) an acceptable counselor for this benefit?
- Is Christina Parks, LPC-S (NPI #: 1154767572) an acceptable counselor for this benefit?
- Is Kim Hamilton, LMFT-S (NPI #: 1356538979) an acceptable counseling for this benefit?
- What is the deductible?
- What is the policy year?
- How much of the deductible has been met this year to date?
- What is the co-pay once the deductible has been met?
- Will the insurance company reimburse me (the client) once the deductible has been met?
- To what address should the bill be sent should I decide to ask for reimbursement?
Do I have to be a Christian to receive therapy at Legacy Counseling Service in Tulsa?
Not at all. At Legacy Counseling Service we provide therapy to clients of all, or no, faith orientations throughout the Tulsa area. We feel very comfortable and confident in working with people who don’t subscribe to any particular spiritual orientation. And, of those people who do identify themselves as Christian, many don’t participate in organized religion but they do believe that their beliefs and relationship with God/Jesus are a significant factor in how they “do life.”
Regardless of faith orientation, our goal is to help you make improvements in all areas of your life, not impose our beliefs or worldview on you, but it is important to us that you know about our values and worldview so you can make the best decision about who you choose to help you. If your Christian faith is an important aspect of helping you grow then we can certainly bring that into our sessions, in addition to evidence-based therapy techniques.
How Long Will I be in Counseling?
This depends on many factors, including your history, but most people can expect to be in treatment 10-20 sessions. Usually, therapy is weekly for the first 3-5 appointments and then oftentimes we can move to every 2-3 weeks, depending on your progress and what we are working on. Insomnia treatment is typically completed in 6-8 sessions.
What Should I Expect in Therapy Sessions?
Once we have a brief discussion to determine if we will be a good fit for treatment, you will register as a new client through the Secure Client Portal. Here you will see office forms to complete, as well as questionnaires about your history and current concerns. Completing these forms will take about 1 hour but you don’t have to complete them in one sitting.
We do ask that you complete all of these forms, however, a few days before your initial appointment so we have plenty of time to review them. We also ask you to consider signing a Release of Information to your medical providers and/or psychiatrist so that we can keep them informed of your progress once we start treatment. During your initial appointment, we will discuss in more depth what’s concerning you now, we will talk about anything significant from the forms you completed, and we may even be able to discuss a plan to help you feel better, although sometimes it takes two or even three sessions to determine a plan together. Once we’ve determined what and how we want to tackle things treatment will begin!
I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own. Aren’t people who go to therapy weak?
Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason aren’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.
What’s the difference between talking to you or my best friend or family?
The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.
Why shouldn’t I just take medication?
Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior, and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.
Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.
How does it work? What do I have to do in sessions?
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs
How long will it take?
Unfortunately, this is not possible to say on a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.
I want to get the most out of therapy. What can I do to help?
I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication are crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.
My partner and I are having problems. Should we be in individual counseling or come together?
If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to work with me, I would initially work with both of you together. After this work, if one of you would like to continue in individual sessions, I could work with only one of you. It is not helpful to move from individual into couple’s work with the same therapist because of potential trust issues.
