Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to Counseling Oklahoma and Educational Services, LLC, the virtual private practice of Derek Minor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Below is information regarding therapy services, insurance networks, and clinical areas of focus for Oklahoma residents.
Who provides the therapy at Counseling Oklahoma?
All therapy sessions are conducted personally by Derek Minor, MA, LPC. When you contact the practice, you communicate directly with Derek, ensuring consistent, dedicated support from a licensed mental health professional from your first free 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 a 100% virtual telehealth clinic based out of the Oklahoma City metro area. Derek Minor provides secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy to teens and adults physically located anywhere in the state of Oklahoma.
What are Derek Minor’s primary areas of clinical focus and treatment approaches?
Derek Minor has extensive experience treating ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. He is nationally certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has advanced training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Written Exposure Therapy (WET). He utilizes an evidence-based, goal-oriented, and collaborative approach to help clients manage depression, anxiety anger, behavioral issues, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges.
What insurances do you accept?
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 ]
Standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS)
Aetna
United Healthcare (UHC / UBH)
Optum & UMR
Oscar Health
Does Counseling Oklahoma accept private pay or HSA cards?
Yes. For individuals seeking out-of-network or private pay counseling, the self-pay rate is $185 per individual therapy session. Derek Minor accepts Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Out-of-network superbills are provided upon request.
What populations does Derek Minor serve?
Derek provides one-on-one virtual counseling for teens and adults. The practice is secular, non-religious, and proudly serves as a safe, allied space for the LGBTQ+ community.
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 appointment times are reserved exclusively for active clients, the practice strictly enforces a 24-hour cancellation policy. Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to a late cancellation fee.
How do I schedule a therapy appointment in Oklahoma?
To schedule a free 15-minute virtual consultation with Derek Minor, LPC, simply click the “Request Appointment” button located at the top of this page to book online instantly.