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 and virtual therapy. We provide therapy for teens, adults, and couples.
Interested in Starting Therapy? Begin Here:
Step 1: Read the therapist’s biographies and the insurance plans they take. Then, click “Complete Initial Inquiry Form.” Check your insurance to ensure the therapist is covered under your specific policy.
Step 2: We will review your Initial Inquiry Form information.
Step 3: We will contact you in 3-5 business days through email, phone (we may leave a voicemail), and/or text with Registration Instructions OR to let you know that we don’t believe we are the best fit for your counseling needs.
Please note that, due to state licensing laws, we are only allowed to provide mental health therapy to individuals who reside in Oklahoma full-time, even for telehealth appointments.
Insurance companies we work with:
The therapists’ status with health insurance plans is in their information on the Therapists page.
- Community Care *some plans are excluded.
- Health Choice *some plans are excluded.
- Native Blue *some plans are excluded.
- BCBS *some plans are excluded.
- Alliance Coal Group *some plans are excluded.
- We do NOT accept Ambetter, Medicaid, or Medicare as a primary, secondary, or supplemental insurance plan.
Cost of Therapy If Using Insurance:
If you’re using your insurance, the amount you pay for each session depends on several factors, such as if you have met your deductible, you have a co-pay, and/or co-insurance. You will need to check with your insurance company to find out your cost per session. Also, be aware that your cost per session may change over time, depending on your policy and the factors listed above.
Cost of Therapy If NOT Using Insurance (Private Pay):
For clients who are not using insurance or for whom a therapist is not covered under your insurance policy, our private pay rates are as follows: and for clients using insurance plans with whom we are out-of-network) are as follows:
- $165 for individual 53-minute counseling sessions
- $200 for couples and/or family therapy 53-minute sessions
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. Payment is required on the day of service.
Out-of-Network Insurance Benefits:
Clients who choose to use their out-of-network (OON) insurance benefits for our counseling services pay for therapy services on the day sessions are provided. For some insurance companies, we will file your out-of-network claim as a courtesy (some insurance companies will not allow us to do this).
If we cannot submit an out-of-network claim for you, you can download a “superbill” from your client portal and submit it to your insurance company. The insurance company will then reimburse you a percentage of the payment made to the therapist. You will need to check with your insurance company to ensure you have out-of-network benefits and the percentage they will reimburse you.
Questions to ask your insurance company about mental health (sometimes called Behavioral Health) benefits are:
When you call, be sure to write down:
✔ The date and time of your call
✔ The name of the representative you spoke with
✔ The reference number for your call
Save this information in your phone, email it to yourself, or upload it to your client portal for future reference.
The questions you need to ask are:
- What are my out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental/behavioral health (in office)?
- What are my out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental/behavioral health (telehealth)?
- Is pre-authorization required?
- How many sessions do I get under this benefit?
- Is the provider I am seeing a covered provider under my plan?
- 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?
- Where should I (the client) send the superbill to?
Other Questions about Counseling:
Do I have to be a Christian to receive therapy at Legacy Counseling Service in Tulsa?
Not at all. Legacy Counseling Service provides therapy to clients of all or no faith orientations throughout the Tulsa area. We feel comfortable and confident working with people who don’t subscribe to any particular spiritual orientation. Of those people who do identify themselves as Christians, many don’t participate in organized religion, but they do believe that their beliefs and relationship with God/Jesus are significant factors in how they “do life.”
Regardless of faith orientation, our goal is to help you improve in all areas of your life, not impose our beliefs or worldview on you. However, 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 using 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 for 10-20 sessions. Therapy is usually weekly for the first 3-5 appointments, and then we can often 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 determine whether we will fit your therapy needs, you will receive Registration instructions via email. 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 ask that you complete these forms 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 what’s concerning you in more depth. 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. Treatment will begin once we’ve determined what and how we want to tackle things!
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 makes it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify those strengths 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; it only treats 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, 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. The work you do outside of our sessions 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 want to go to therapy, we would initially work with both of you. If you would like individual treatment while still in couples counseling, we would likely refer you to a new individual therapist. Moving from couples therapy to individual therapy with the same therapist is often difficult because of potential trust and boundary issues.