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Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc.

6216 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 102 Tulsa, OK 74136
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About Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc.

Improving Lives Counseling Services offers mental and behavioral health counseling for kids, teens and adults in Oklahoma. At their main office in Tulsa, they provide outpatient programs to help you overcome a range of conditions, including substance use disorder. They accept self pay, private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and Soonercare.

When you first connect with your care team, they’ll perform an assessment to understand more about what you’re going through and how they can help. Here, they specialize in individual, couples, group and family counseling sessions. They also offer case management, life skills coaching and spiritual development.

If you have a co-occurring psychiatric condition, their evidence based therapies can help you address those symptoms. Some of the treatment models they use include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, neurofeedback and brainspotting. I think it’s neat that they allow you to attend counseling in person or online. They even offer sessions that use virtual reality.

Latest Reviews

Brooklyn Branch
2 months ago on Google
5
I have had an amazing experience with the company, but especially Jordyn. She has gone above and beyond to work with my schedule and making sure that I can still be seen no matter what pops up. She has been the best about making sure I not only advocate for myself, but also making sure I challenge myself in every situation. She has been so supportive! Even better, my little one adores her whenever he has to sit in my sessions with me. I have recommended Improving Lives to friends and family, and would continue to do so.
Response from the owner2 months ago
We re glad you re having a great experience!
Haley Thomas
3 months ago on Google
5
Michael has been so amazing and helpful since I started here with my boyfriend. He really cares about us, makes us feel comfortable, and always makes time when needed. Every time we leave a session we feel encouraged and leave with more knowledge and tactics to try out. Our mental health is definitely a priority at this practice.
Response from the owner2 months ago
We are glad you are having such a wonderful experience! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us!
Karen Atwell
3 months ago on Google
3
I had consistent counseling with success until Covid hit and my therapist stopped contacting me altogether. But it was and did help me.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We re glad to hear that your counseling was helpful, but we sincerely regret that your services were interrupted during COVID. That time brought unexpected challenges for many, and we truly apologize for any lack of communication on our part. If you're open to it, we would love the opportunity to reconnect and support you again. Please feel free to reach out so we can help find a therapist that fits your needs. Your well-being is important to us, and we appreciate the chance to be part of your healing journey.
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Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
inpatient iconInpatient
Inpatient rehabs provide extra support for clients in early recovery and those at a high risk of relapse. They allow clients to focus on their sobriety safe from outside distractions, stressors, and addiction triggers. Clients reside at the treatment center for the length of their program, where they receive extensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Many programs also offer robust life skills training and holistic therapies, such as meditation.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Clinical Services

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy provides you with a safe and supportive environment in which you can confront and address the emotional and physical impacts of traumatic events. Your therapist helps you understand your emotional and physical responses and develop healthier coping skills, which lowers your anxiety level and provides you with greater self confidence.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Without proper life skills, it is difficult to build a path to a better future. Life skills training gives you the tools you need to gain control of daily life and face challenges head on. This makes life skills training a crucial part of recovery programs in Oklahoma.

Using recreational therapy in Oklahoma within a drug and alcohol addiction treatment program helps you find joy and purpose within healthy activities. These could include gardening, group games, team sports, and swimming. These activities promote relaxation and social interaction, which are crucial to sustain long term recovery.

Staff

Kneale

President & CEO

Rick

VP

Becca

COO

Beatrice

Pauroll Manager

Contact Information

Phone icon (918) 960-7852
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6216 S. Lewis Ave.
Suite 102
Tulsa, OK 74136

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Dijon
1 week ago
5

I've enjoyed my time with Improving Lives Counseling immensely and am extremely grateful for the services they've provided me to get my life back together! Everyone I've met with, including the CEO, have been very kind and helpful with my goals and I highly recommend seeking their services if you're in need!

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We’re glad you’re having a great experience! Thanks for letting us know!
Madison Grand
2 months ago
5

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Glad you’re having a great experience!
Brooklyn Branch
2 months ago
5

I have had an amazing experience with the company, but especially Jordyn. She has gone above and beyond to work with my schedule and making sure that I can still be seen no matter what pops up. She has been the best about making sure I not only advocate for myself, but also making sure I challenge myself in every situation. She has been so supportive! Even better, my little one adores her whenever he has to sit in my sessions with me. I have recommended Improving Lives to friends and family, and would continue to do so.

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We’re glad you’re having a great experience!
Tara Davenport
2 months ago
5

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Thanks for the support!
Haley Thomas
3 months ago
5

Michael has been so amazing and helpful since I started here with my boyfriend. He really cares about us, makes us feel comfortable, and always makes time when needed. Every time we leave a session we feel encouraged and leave with more knowledge and tactics to try out. Our mental health is definitely a priority at this practice.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We are glad you are having such a wonderful experience! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us!
Karen Atwell
4 months ago
3

I had consistent counseling with success until Covid hit and my therapist stopped contacting me altogether. But it was and did help me.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that your counseling was helpful, but we sincerely regret that your services were interrupted during COVID. That time brought unexpected challenges for many, and we truly apologize for any lack of communication on our part.<br><br>If you're open to it, we would love the opportunity to reconnect and support you again. Please feel free to reach out so we can help find a therapist that fits your needs. Your well-being is important to us, and we appreciate the chance to be part of your healing journey.
Heather
5 months ago
5

Premadonna has been a lifesaver. I have reached for help for 20 years and never had someone like her. She’s always there for me. She’s kind she’s loving she’s empathetic and she’s extremely intelligent. I trust her with my life. I feel very lucky to have found her. She has taught me skills I never knew existed and has helped me through so much already. I’m really thankful for her. Because of her, I feel that I can have a whole life, a happy life and help other people. Highly recommend. Best Therapist ever. I thank God for her.

Leonard Shepherd
5 months ago
5

I attended the Improving Lives staff Christmas party this year for the first time in 3 years due to a chronic illness. I found it as elegant, high class and yet a comfortable atmosphere as it had always been in the previous years I’d attended. Truly, it all fit the brand of “Improving Lives”. It was a great time, fun and exciting to engage with colleagues new and old from various places around the state. This company has a way of attracting some of Oklahoma’s finest therapist, case managers and administrative personnel. I’ve enjoyed 8 years with these folks, making a difference in Oklahoma, and looking forward to many more to come.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We’re glad you’re part of our team and that you were able to attend this year and that you had a great time!
Kristin Hooper
8 months ago
5

I have had a wonderful experience with this agency, especially with Annie, the executive administrative assistant. She is always prompt, courteous, and very efficient with my inquiries. She has gone above and beyond to make sure that I connected with the decision-makers that I needed to reach. Honestly, she is the model for what a corporate organization should look for in their admin staff. Kristin

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Samantha Gibson
8 months ago
1

Horrible wouldn’t recommend to anyone they really don’t care about your mental health. My therapist randomly quit on me for no reason and was told staff will reach out for another therapist but no response. For years I refused to see therapist out of fear of speaking up. I finally take the initiative to do it and it just goes completely downhill. This place is example of why people don’t see seek help and one reason mental health in America is huge crisis. The therapist would randomly call off or some how only see me every other week instead weekly and kept acting like I was doing great when I was not and even told her I’m not doing good. Fast forward to present and I’m mentally worse and no therapist. Avoid at all cost only when here due to recommendations from my psychiatrist but big nightmare. Who quits on their patients for no reason at all? I felt discouraged like I said something wrong or did something wrong. April McLoy was my therapist and she failed me.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. First and foremost, we deeply apologize for the frustration and pain this situation has caused you. It’s unacceptable that you were left without a therapist and without follow-up from our team, and for that, we are truly sorry.<br><br>We are saddened to hear that April’s departure from the agency was not communicated to you properly and that a transfer to a new therapist didn’t happen as it should have. We want to assure you that this is not the standard of care we aim to provide, and we are actively working to prevent this from happening again in the future.<br><br>Your mental health and well-being are incredibly important to us, and we would love the opportunity to make this right by helping you connect with a new therapist who can offer the consistent support you need. If you’re open to it, please contact us directly, and we will prioritize getting you the care and attention you deserve.<br><br>Again, we sincerely apologize for how things were handled, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve.
Tony Cameron
9 months ago
1

Please do not use this company. They make excuses for not getting back to you. They blame everyone but themselves. If you are needing help try someone else. They are non responsive and couldn't find their @$$ with an Air Tag or GPS.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We apologize if it is taking longer than you had hoped to get started. We only have 3 providers that are contracted with your specific EAP which makes it a little more difficult to find an opening. We have been diligently working diligently since last week when you requested services in order to find someone that is able to see you. The request was just sent to another provider 45 minutes ago. Please call us at (918) 960-7852 if there is anything else we can help you with. Thank you.
Lynette Meek
9 months ago
5

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