Batterer’s Intervention Program in Oklahoma
A structured, state-certified program focused on accountability, safer relationships, and lasting behavior change. A Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP) is different from anger management: it addresses harmful patterns and helps participants take responsibility for their actions.
If you have been court-ordered to complete BIP, we will help you understand the requirements and next steps.
In-person & Telehealth appointments available.
15+ years serving Oklahoma • 100+ Therapists • Certified, Licensed & Insured • 5,000+ unique clients served yearly
At a Glance
- Good fit for: people who have been court-ordered, referred, or self-referred due to domestic violence, coercive control, intimidation, or repeated harmful relationship behaviors
- Purpose: accountability, ending abusive behavior, learning safer responses to conflict, and building respectful relationship skills
- Format: structured program with clear expectations and progress requirements (details vary by participant needs and referral requirements)
- Important note: this is not couples counseling and is not designed to “fix a relationship” without safety and accountability
- Next step: call to confirm eligibility, requirements, schedule, and what documentation is needed
How to Get Started
You do not have to figure this out on your own. The goal is to help you take the next step correctly and consistently.
- Call or request enrollment so we can understand your situation and any court requirements.
- Complete your intake appointment to confirm next steps and program fit.
- Begin the program and stay consistent until completion requirements are met.
Call 918-960-7852 or request an appointment online.
Who This Program Is For
This program is for adults who need to stop harmful behavior and take responsibility for it, including people who are:
- Court-ordered to complete a BIP
- Referred by an attorney, probation, DHS, or another provider
- Self-referring because they are scared of where their behavior is headed and want to change
What This Program Helps You Change
A BIP focuses on patterns that create fear, instability, and harm in relationships. That can include:
- Using intimidation, threats, or pressure to get your way
- Controlling money, time, communication, or access to people
- Jealousy and monitoring that turns into accusations or restrictions
- Explosive conflict, property damage, or physical aggression
- Minimizing, justifying, or blaming others for your behavior
- Escalating during stress and then apologizing without real change
Many people come in thinking the goal is “to manage anger.” The real goal is learning how power and control show up in your choices, then replacing those behaviors with accountability and safer responses.
What You Work On in BIP
This is a structured program with clear expectations. Topics often include:
- Accountability and responsibility for choices
- Understanding abuse patterns and their impact
- Recognizing escalation and early warning signs
- Respect, consent, boundaries, and healthy conflict
- Communication skills that do not rely on intimidation or control
- Skills for emotional regulation and impulse control
- Repair steps that include safety, not just apologies
- Long-term planning to prevent future harm
This is practical, direct work. Progress comes from consistency and follow-through, not just insight.
What to Expect in Your First Appointment
Your first appointment is an assessment. It’s a practical starting point where we help you get set up and make sure the next step is the right fit. We’ll answer questions about cost and confirm preferences like scheduling.
Why Choose Improving Lives Counseling Services for Therapy?
Getting started shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming. We make it easier to find the right support—so you can start making real progress.
Convenient Locations Across Oklahoma
12+ locations including Tulsa, Broken Arrow, OKC, Tahlequah, Pryor, and more.
Flexible
Scheduling
Evening and weekend sessions available. Therapy at our office, your home, workplace, or your child’s school.
Online Therapy
Available
Prefer virtual sessions? We also provide online therapy in Oklahoma, making professional counseling accessible for clients throughout the state.
FREE for
SoonerCare & Medicaid
Free services if you have Title XIX Medicaid or SoonerCare. We also accept most major insurance and offer sliding-scale fees.
Expert, Licensed
Therapists
Our therapists have experience helping people navigate a wide range of concerns. From your first call through each counseling session, you’ll receive personalized care that respects your needs, goals, and pace.
Advanced
Treatment Options
EMDR, CBT, PCIT, DBT, Play Therapy. Treatment is tailored to each client’s needs, goals, age, and preferences.
Important Fit and Safety Notes
- This is not couples counseling. If there is fear, intimidation, or ongoing coercive control, couples counseling is not appropriate until safety and accountability are addressed.
- BIP is not a way to convince a partner to stay. It is about stopping harm and building safer behavior, regardless of what happens in the relationship.
- If there is immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.
Frequently Asked Questions About Batterer’s Intervention Program
Q: Is this the same as anger management?
No. A Batterer’s Intervention Program focuses on abusive and controlling patterns, accountability, and safety. Anger can be part of it, but it is not the whole issue.
Q: Do I need to be court-ordered to enroll?
Not always. Some people self-refer or are referred by an attorney or another professional.
Q: How do I know if BIP is the right program for me?
If there has been violence, intimidation, coercive control, or repeated harmful relationship behavior, BIP is often the appropriate starting point. Call and we will help you understand fit and next steps.
Q: What happens if I miss sessions?
BIP programs typically have strict participation requirements. We will explain expectations clearly up front so you know what is required.
Q: Can my partner attend with me?
No. This program is for the person who has engaged in harmful behavior. Partners do not attend the sessions.
Q: Is this confidential?
Services are confidential with limited exceptions required by law, especially related to safety.
Ready to Take the Next Step
If you are here because something needs to change, that honesty matters. A structured program with clear accountability can help you stop harmful patterns and build safer, more respectful ways of handling conflict and stress.
Prefer to call? 918-960-7852
Find a Therapist that’s right for you
Our clinicians are trained in many areas of counseling, and we’ll tailor care around you—your needs, your goals, your pace.
Our Counselors Offer Therapy Sessions From Several Offices In Oklahoma
Telehealth is also available all across Oklahoma.
Tulsa (Main Location)
Tulsa (East Location)
Broken Arrow
Elk City
Coweta
Oklahoma City
Bartlesville
Owasso
Pryor
Sapulpa
Tahlequah
Sallisaw
Need Immediate Help?
If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please
CALL OR TEXT 988
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