HealthChoice Therapy in Oklahoma
Use the mental health benefits you have already earned.
In-network therapy for HealthChoice members. EMDR, trauma, ADHD, women's issues, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. Benefits verified before you start. We handle the rest.
Verify my benefitsAll HealthChoice plans cover outpatient therapy in-network, including telehealth across Oklahoma. No referral needed.
You pay your plan copay or coinsurance. We pull your exact number from HealthChoice before your first session.
Submit the contact form. We verify your benefits at no cost and match you with the right clinician.
Does HealthChoice cover therapy in Oklahoma?
Yes. HealthChoice provides comprehensive health benefits to more than 186,000 state, education, and local government employees and their families, and every HealthChoice health plan covers outpatient mental health in-network. The hard part is not whether you are covered. The hard part is finding a practice that actually accepts HealthChoice, has current openings, and treats you like a whole person.
That is what we do. Ala Therapy Collective is a team of licensed clinicians focused on trauma, anxiety, EMDR, ADHD, women's issues, life transitions, relationships, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. We see clients in-person at our Oklahoma City office and virtually across the state.
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 retiree 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, you are in the right place.
What will therapy cost with HealthChoice?
Your cost depends on your specific HealthChoice plan, whether your plan uses a copay or coinsurance, and where you are in your deductible cycle. We do not make you guess. We pull your benefits directly from HealthChoice and give you the number in writing before you book.
- ✦We verify your HealthChoice benefits before your first session
- ✦You get your copay or coinsurance in writing, not a guess
- ✦We bill HealthChoice directly, so you do not chase the claim
- ✦No referral is required from a primary care doctor
- ✦Telehealth is covered at the same plan benefits as in-person
| HealthChoice plan | Outpatient therapy | Telehealth |
|---|---|---|
| High and High Alternative | Covered in-network at standard plan benefits | Same plan benefits as in-person |
| Basic and Basic Alternative | Covered in-network at standard plan benefits | Same plan benefits as in-person |
| High Deductible (HDHP) | Contracted rate until your deductible is met, then coinsurance applies | Same plan benefits as in-person |
Not sure what you'll owe?
That is the whole point of verification. Send us your HealthChoice details and we tell you your exact cost before you commit to anything.
Verify my HealthChoice benefitsWhat HealthChoice covers with us
Trauma therapy and EMDR
Evidence-based work for trauma and PTSD. See our EMDR therapy and trauma therapy pages.
Anxiety and depression
Support for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. More on our anxiety and depression page.
ADHD and neurodivergent support
Affirming support for ADHD, executive dysfunction, masking, burnout, and late diagnosis. More on our ADHD and neurodivergent page.
LGBTQIA+ affirming care
Affirming therapy that does not make you explain yourself. More on our LGBTQIA+ affirming page.
Therapy for women
Most of our practice is women, by design. Anxiety, burnout, trauma, body image, and life transitions. More on our therapy for women page.
Telehealth across Oklahoma
Virtual sessions statewide at the same plan benefits as in-person. More on our online therapy in Oklahoma page.
Teen and individual therapy
Individual therapy for adults and teens, plus diagnostic intake. More on our therapy for teens page.
Therapy for Oklahoma teachers, state employees, and public servants
HealthChoice is the plan for Oklahoma's public sector. If you teach, work for a state agency, work in local government, or serve in a role that earned you these benefits, you already know it asks a lot of you. We see that load often: burnout, workplace stress, compassion fatigue, the weight of caregiving, and the transitions that come with a long career in public service. Many of our HealthChoice clients are teachers, school counselors, university staff, and state and local government employees trying to care for everyone else while quietly burning themselves out.
Therapy is part of the compensation you earned. You do not have to wait until you are running on empty to use it. Anxiety, depression, and burnout are some of the most common reasons HealthChoice members reach out to us, and they are exactly what we are here for.
How to start with HealthChoice
Submit the contact form
About three minutes. Your name, contact info, your HealthChoice subscriber ID, and a few sentences on what brings you in. Start here.
We verify your benefits, no cost
We confirm your copay, coinsurance, and deductible status with HealthChoice and put your number in writing before you book.
We match you with the right clinician
Not random assignment. We look at what you are working on, our clinicians' specialties and schedules, and your preferences. If you want someone specific, you get them.
Book and start
You book your intake directly with your clinician, as soon as you both have a time that works.
Your HealthChoice clinicians
Three of our clinicians are in-network with HealthChoice and accepting new clients. Each brings different strengths, so we can match you with the right fit.
Shylah Ridgway
LCSW, LICSW · Founder- ✦EMDR and trauma
- ✦ADHD in women
- ✦LGBTQIA+ adults
- ✦Boundaries and high-achieving professionals
Madison Johnson
LCSW- ✦Women and marginalized communities
- ✦Anxiety and depression
- ✦Self-esteem and body image
- ✦Trauma and relationships
Kenzie Langford
LCSW, LICSW- ✦Teens and young adults
- ✦EMDR and trauma
- ✦Anxiety and depression
- ✦Perfectionism and self-esteem
Why HealthChoice members choose Ala Therapy Collective
EMDR available
Work with EMDR-trained clinicians for trauma, PTSD, and hard life experiences.
Neurodivergent affirming
Affirming support for ADHD, executive dysfunction, masking, and late-diagnosis burnout.
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Affirming care is not a specialty here. It is the baseline.
Benefits verified first
You know your cost before you schedule, not after.
Current openings available
Three in-network HealthChoice clinicians taking new clients right now.
Real therapist matching
We do not randomly assign clinicians. We match you on purpose.
HealthChoice therapy questions
Does HealthChoice cover therapy in Oklahoma?
Yes. All HealthChoice health plans cover outpatient mental health services in-network, including individual therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and telehealth across Oklahoma.
How much will I pay per session?
It depends on your specific HealthChoice plan and your deductible status. High and Basic members typically pay a plan copay. HDHP members pay the contracted rate until the deductible is met, then coinsurance applies. We verify your exact cost before your first appointment.
Which clinicians take HealthChoice?
Three: Shylah Ridgway, Madison Johnson, and Kenzie Langford. All three are accepting new HealthChoice clients. We match you based on what you are 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 plan benefits as an in-person visit when you see a network provider. We offer virtual sessions across Oklahoma.
Can I use HealthChoice for EMDR therapy?
Yes. EMDR is covered like any other outpatient therapy when it is provided by an in-network clinician. Shylah and Kenzie are both EMDR trained.
Can I use HealthChoice for ADHD therapy?
Yes. HealthChoice covers therapy for ADHD and related concerns like executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, and the fallout of a late diagnosis.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
It depends on which clinician fits best and their current openings. When we follow up, we will give you realistic timing so you are not left guessing.
Why does Ala Therapy Collective work with so many HealthChoice members?
HealthChoice includes strong outpatient mental health benefits, which is part of why so many Oklahoma clients use it for therapy. No referral is required, the coverage is straightforward, and we verify your benefits before you start so you know your cost going in.
Can I choose my therapist?
Yes. If you have a clinician in mind, tell us and we honor it. If you do not, we recommend the best fit based on your goals, schedule, and style.
What if my first therapist is not the right fit?
You can switch. Fit matters more than anything, so if it is not clicking, tell us and we re-match you with another clinician. No awkwardness required.
Do you have evening appointments?
Some of our clinicians offer evening availability. Tell us your scheduling needs on the contact form and we match you with someone who fits.
Can my spouse and kids use HealthChoice here too?
Yes, as long as they are covered dependents on a HealthChoice plan. We see adults and teens. Each family member is verified and booked individually.
I am not sure I have HealthChoice. How do I check?
Look at your insurance card. If it says HealthChoice and the group number is 76415077, you are a HealthChoice member. Still unsure? Send a photo of the front of your card through the contact form and we confirm it.
Do you take new HealthChoice clients right now?
Yes. Shylah, Madison, and Kenzie all have current openings for HealthChoice members, in-person and virtual. Submit the contact form and we will be in touch.
HealthChoice therapy across Oklahoma
Our office is at 10344 Greenbriar Parkway in Oklahoma City. We also see HealthChoice members statewide through online therapy, including:
- ✦Oklahoma City and the metro (Edmond, Moore, Norman, Yukon, Mustang, Bethany)
- ✦Tulsa and the surrounding metro (Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby, Jenks)
- ✦Muskogee, Shawnee, and other communities across the state
- ✦Enid and northwest Oklahoma
- ✦Lawton and southwest Oklahoma
- ✦Stillwater, Ponca City, and north central Oklahoma
- ✦Rural communities statewide via telehealth
Ready to use the benefits you already earned?
Submit the contact form and we verify your HealthChoice benefits at no cost and no obligation. You will know your copay before you book.
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