HealthChoice Therapist in Oklahoma
If you're a state employee, educator, or local government worker covered by HealthChoice, you already have access to the kind of therapy you actually deserve. We're in-network. We do the benefits verification. You just show up.
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HealthChoice is one of the largest insurance plans in Oklahoma, covering more than 186,000 state, education, and local government employees and their families. If that's you, you've earned strong mental health benefits as part of your compensation. The hard part is finding a practice that actually accepts HealthChoice, has openings, and treats you like a whole person.
That's where Ala Therapy Collective comes in. We're a group practice of licensed clinicians specializing in trauma, anxiety, EMDR, life transitions, relationships, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. We see clients in-person at our Oklahoma City office on Greenbriar Parkway and virtually across Oklahoma.
Why HealthChoice members get priority access here
HealthChoice offers some of the strongest mental health benefits and reimbursement in Oklahoma, which means our clinicians can spend less time fighting denials and more time doing the actual work with you. That's why HealthChoice members move through our intake quickly and rarely run into the surprise bills that plague other plans.
Who has HealthChoice in Oklahoma?
HealthChoice is administered by the Employees Group Insurance Division (EGID) under the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services. You likely have HealthChoice if you are:
- ✦A current Oklahoma state employee working at least 30 hours per week
- ✦A public school or higher education employee working at least 20 hours per week
- ✦A local government employee working at least 1,000 hours per year
- ✦An elected official
- ✦A former state, education, or local government employee on a HealthChoice retiree plan
- ✦The spouse, partner, or covered dependent of any of the above
Your HealthChoice ID card is a combined medical and pharmacy card with group number 76415077. If you see that number on your card, you're in the right place.
What does HealthChoice cover for therapy?
All five HealthChoice plans cover outpatient mental health services in-network. Here's the at-a-glance for the plans we work with most often:
| HealthChoice Plan | Outpatient Therapy | Telehealth |
|---|---|---|
| High & High Alternative | Covered in-network at standard plan benefits | Same cost as in-person |
| Basic & Basic Alternative | Covered in-network at standard plan benefits | Same cost as in-person |
| HDHP (High Deductible) | Contracted rate until deductible is met, then coinsurance applies | Same cost as in-person |
Your exact copay, coinsurance, and deductible status depend on your specific plan year and where you are in your benefit cycle. We pull your benefits directly from HealthChoice before your first session so you know the number before you commit.
What's covered:
- ✦Individual therapy for adults, teens, and children
- ✦Couples and family therapy when clinically indicated
- ✦Trauma-focused therapy and EMDR
- ✦Anxiety, depression, and mood disorder treatment
- ✦LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- ✦Telehealth sessions across Oklahoma
- ✦Diagnostic assessments and intake
Your HealthChoice clinicians at Ala Therapy Collective
Three of our clinicians are currently in-network with HealthChoice and accepting new clients. Each one brings different specialties so we can match you with the right fit.
Shylah Ridgway, LCSW, LICSW
Founder and owner. Individual therapy for women and LGBTQIA+ adults. EMDR therapy for trauma, ADHD in women, imposter syndrome, boundary work, and immigration evaluations. Sees clients virtually across Oklahoma and several other states.
Madison Johnson, LCSW
Individual therapy for women and marginalized communities in Oklahoma. Specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body positivity, trauma and PTSD, divorce, and relationship issues.
Kenzie Langford, LCSW, LICSW
Online and in-person individual therapy and EMDR for teens, young adults, and women. Focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and perfectionism.
Why HealthChoice members choose Ala Therapy Collective
Three in-network specialists
Shylah, Madison, and Kenzie are all paneled with HealthChoice and currently accepting new clients. You won't get matched with someone who turns out to be out-of-network at the last second.
We handle the insurance headache
You don't call HealthChoice. You don't decode the EOB. You don't chase down a benefits coordinator. We verify your coverage, tell you what you'll owe, and bill HealthChoice directly. You just show up.
Trauma specialists and EMDR
Shylah and Kenzie are both EMDR-trained. If you're carrying trauma from your work, your childhood, your relationships, or anything else, you have access to the most evidence-based modalities available.
In-person and virtual
Our office is in south Oklahoma City on Greenbriar Parkway. We also offer telehealth across the state, so if you're in Enid, Tulsa, Lawton, Stillwater, or rural Oklahoma, you can still work with us.
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Affirming care isn't a tagline here. It's how every clinician on our team practices. You don't have to translate yourself, justify yourself, or educate your therapist.
Built for working adults
Evening appointments. Telehealth. Fast intake response. We know HealthChoice members are typically working full-time and don't have time for a six-week waitlist or a 2pm-only schedule.
How to start therapy with us using HealthChoice
Fill out our contact form
Takes about three minutes. We'll ask for your name, contact info, your HealthChoice subscriber ID, and a few sentences about what's bringing you to therapy. Nothing invasive.
We verify your benefits, free of charge
Our intake coordinator runs your HealthChoice benefits and confirms your copay, coinsurance, and deductible status. You get a clear number in writing before you book.
We match you with the right clinician
We don't randomly assign. We review what you're working on, look at our clinicians' specialties, schedules, and styles, and recommend the best fit. If you have a preference, we honor it.
Book and start
You book your intake directly with your clinician. Most clients are in their first session within 7 to 10 days of first contact.
HealthChoice therapy FAQ
Does HealthChoice cover therapy in Oklahoma?
Yes. All HealthChoice plans cover outpatient mental health services in-network. That includes individual therapy, family therapy when clinically indicated, trauma-focused therapy, and telehealth.
How much will I pay per session?
It depends on your specific HealthChoice plan and your deductible status. For HealthChoice High and Basic members, you'll typically pay your standard copay per session. For HDHP members, you pay the contracted rate until your deductible is met, then coinsurance kicks in. We verify your exact cost before your first appointment.
Which Ala clinicians take HealthChoice?
Three of our clinicians are currently in-network with HealthChoice: Shylah Ridgway, Madison Johnson, and Kenzie Langford. All three are accepting new clients. We'll match you with whichever one fits best based on what you're working on, your schedule, and your preferences.
Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
No. HealthChoice does not require a referral to see an in-network mental health provider. You can book directly with us.
Do you offer telehealth for HealthChoice members?
Yes. HealthChoice covers telehealth at the same cost as in-person visits when you're seeing a network provider. We offer virtual sessions across Oklahoma.
Can my spouse and kids see you with HealthChoice too?
Yes, as long as they're covered dependents on a HealthChoice plan. We see adults, teens, and children. Each family member is verified and booked individually.
What if I have HealthChoice as secondary insurance?
We can bill HealthChoice as secondary in most situations. Mention this when you fill out the contact form and we'll work it out during verification.
What's your cancellation policy?
We ask for 24 hours' notice on cancellations whenever possible. Life happens, so we don't charge for the occasional late cancel or no-show. If it becomes a recurring pattern, your clinician will talk with you directly about it.
I'm not sure if I have HealthChoice. How do I check?
Pull out your insurance card. If it says HealthChoice at the top and the group number is 76415077, you're a HealthChoice member. Still not sure? Send us a photo of the front of your card through the contact form and we'll confirm.
Do you take new HealthChoice clients right now?
Yes. Shylah, Madison, and Kenzie all have current openings for HealthChoice members in both in-person and telehealth. Submit the contact form and we'll get back to you within one business day.
HealthChoice therapy across Oklahoma
Our office is located at 10344 Greenbriar Parkway in Oklahoma City. We also see HealthChoice members virtually statewide via online therapy, including:
- ✦Oklahoma City and the OKC metro (Edmond, Moore, Norman, Yukon, Mustang, Bethany)
- ✦Tulsa and surrounding communities
- ✦Enid and northwest Oklahoma
- ✦Lawton, Altus, and southwest Oklahoma
- ✦Stillwater, Ponca City, and north central Oklahoma
- ✦Rural communities across the state via telehealth
Ready to use the benefits you've already earned?
Submit our contact form and we'll verify your HealthChoice benefits at no cost, no obligation. You'll know your copay before you book.
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