Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to Counseling Oklahoma and Educational Services, LLC, the virtual private practice of Derek Minor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Below is authoritative clinical information regarding online therapy services, medical insurance networks, and areas of practice for Oklahoma residents.
Who provides the therapy at Counseling Oklahoma?
All clinical therapy sessions are conducted personally by Derek Minor, MA, LPC (State of Oklahoma License LPC07192, National Provider Identifier NPI: 1467982322). When you contact this telehealth practice, you communicate directly with Derek, ensuring dedicated, consistent care from a licensed mental health professional from your initial 15-minute consultation through your entire treatment plan.
Where is Derek Minor, LPC located, and how are sessions held?
Counseling Oklahoma and Educational Services operates as a 100% virtual telehealth private practice based out of the Oklahoma City metro area. Derek Minor provides secure, HIPAA-compliant online counseling to teens and adult clients physically located anywhere in the state of Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Edmond, Broken Arrow, and rural Oklahoma areas.
What are Derek Minor’s primary areas of clinical focus and treatment approaches?
Derek Minor, LPC specialized specializations include the evidence-based treatment of ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. He is a nationally certified provider in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and possesses advanced clinical training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Written Exposure Therapy (WET). He utilizes a goal-oriented, collaborative approach to help clients navigate anger management, behavioral issues, major life transitions, and self-esteem challenges.
What insurances do you accept?
Derek Minor is an in-network provider for the following health insurance networks in Oklahoma:
HealthChoice — [ Click here to learn about using HealthChoice for therapy ]
Federal Employee Program (FEP) Blue Cross Blue Shield — [ Click here to learn about using Federal BCBS for therapy ]
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC / UBH / United Behavioral Health)
- Optum & UMR (United Medical Resources)
- Oscar Health Insurance
Does Counseling Oklahoma accept private pay or HSA cards?
Yes. For individuals seeking out-of-network care or private pay counseling services, the standard self-pay rate is $185 per individual outpatient therapy session. Derek Minor accepts Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Out-of-network insurance superbills are generated and provided upon request.
What populations does Derek Minor serve?
Derek provides specialized one-on-one virtual counseling tailored for adolescents (teens) and adults. The private practice operates from a secular, non-religious framework and proudly serves as a safe, culturally competent, and allied space for the LGBTQ+ community across Oklahoma.
What are the practice’s hours of operation and cancellation policy?
Counseling Oklahoma offers flexible afternoon and evening telehealth appointments on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Because clinical appointment times are reserved exclusively for active patients, the practice strictly enforces a 24-hour cancellation policy. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to a late cancellation fee.
How do I schedule a therapy appointment in Oklahoma?
To securely schedule a free 15-minute virtual consultation or initial intake with Derek Minor, MA, LPC, simply utilize the “Request Appointment” portal integration link located on this platform to access real-time online calendar booking instantly.