Online Video Counseling in Oklahoma
Counseling should fit into your life—not create another obstacle. Online video counseling allows you to meet with a therapist from your home or another private location without traveling to an office.
Improving Lives Counseling Services offers online therapy to clients throughout Oklahoma when telehealth is clinically appropriate. People may seek online counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, major life changes, and other mental health needs.
In-person & Telehealth appointments available.
15+ years serving Oklahoma • 100+ Therapists • Certified, Licensed & Insured • 5,000+ unique clients served yearly
How Online Counseling Works
1. Request an appointment
Complete our online referral form or call our office at 918-960-7852. Tell us what you are looking for, your scheduling preferences, and your insurance information.
2. Get matched with a therapist
Our team will help identify a therapist based on your needs, insurance coverage, and current availability. Because therapists have different schedules and areas of experience, appointment times and wait times vary.
3. Receive your appointment information
Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive confirmation and instructions for joining your video session.
4. Meet with your therapist online
At your appointment time, join from a quiet, private location using a device with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet connection.
5 Reasons You Should Consider Telehealth Appointments
1. It’s Convenient
Online counseling eliminates travel time and allows you to attend therapy from a private location that is comfortable for you. Appointments are available at different times throughout the week, depending on each therapist’s schedule.
We cannot guarantee a particular appointment time or how quickly an appointment will be available, but our team will help you explore the options that best fit your needs.
2. It’s Supported by Research
Research supports live video counseling as an effective option for many adults with common mental health concerns.
A 2024 systematic review examined 30 studies involving 3,275 participants receiving individual video-based cognitive behavioral therapy. Among the 12 studies that directly compared video and in-person treatment, researchers found no significant difference in symptom reduction. The review found video-based treatment to be feasible, acceptable, and effective for several mental health conditions.
Online counseling is not the best option for every person or situation. Your therapist will help determine whether video sessions are clinically appropriate for your needs.
Read the 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis
3. It’s Professional
Online counseling is professional mental health care delivered through live video. Our clinicians follow Oklahoma requirements for licensure, supervision, confidentiality, documentation, and professional conduct.
The format may be different, but your therapist will still work with you to understand your concerns, identify goals, and develop an individualized treatment plan.
4. It Offers Greater Privacy and Comfort
Some people feel more comfortable discussing personal concerns from a familiar setting. Online counseling also eliminates waiting rooms and reduces the possibility of seeing someone you know at a counseling office.
You will need a private location where you can speak openly without being overheard or interrupted. Headphones may provide additional privacy.
5. It May Make Counseling More Accessible
Video counseling can make therapy easier to access for people who live far from an office, have transportation difficulties, manage busy schedules, or feel more comfortable participating from home.
You will need a dependable internet connection and a device that supports video and audio. If technology or privacy concerns make online counseling difficult, ask us about available in-person options.
Cost and Insurance Coverage
The cost of online counseling varies based on your insurance plan and benefits. There is not one fixed price that applies to every client.
SoonerCare and SoonerSelect
Online counseling is available with no out-of-pocket cost for eligible clients covered by SoonerCare or SoonerSelect. Coverage and eligibility must be verified before services begin.
Other Insurance Plans
If you have another insurance plan, your cost may depend on:
- Whether the therapist participates with your insurance plan
- Your deductible
- Your copayment or coinsurance
- Your plan’s coverage for behavioral-health telehealth services
- The type and length of service provided
Not every therapist participates with every insurance plan. Our team can help verify your benefits and discuss your expected cost before your first appointment. Insurance verification is an estimate; your insurance company makes the final coverage and payment determination when a claim is processed.
Please call 918-960-7852 if you have questions about coverage, private-pay options, or available therapists.
Is Online Counseling Right for Me?
Online counseling may be a good fit if you:
- Have access to a private place for appointments
- Have a reliable internet connection and video-capable device
- Prefer to attend therapy without traveling to an office
- Feel comfortable communicating with a therapist through video
- Have needs that can be treated safely and effectively through telehealth
Your therapist may recommend in-person care or a different level of support when online counseling would not adequately address your clinical or safety needs.
Getting Started with Online Counseling
If you are interested in online video counseling, contact Improving Lives Counseling Services at 918-960-7852 or complete our online referral form. We will help you explore therapist availability, insurance coverage, and appointment options.
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