About
Kelly Whelan, LCSW, is the owner/ sole therapist of the private practice, Uptown Counseling LLC. She obtained her MSW degree with a clinical concentration from Fordham University in New York City in 2011. From there, Kelly worked as a social worker in a group home for adolescents in Upstate, NY. After about a year, Kelly moved to Oklahoma City and provided mental health individual and family therapy in an outpatient setting. For several years, Kelly worked as a therapist at a residential treatment center for adolescent males and females who struggle with extreme behavioral issues, anxiety and depression. Since 2018, Kelly has been in private practice working with children, adolescents and adults. These experiences have afforded Kelly with the knowledge and clinical skills to help clients cope with whatever life throws at them. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter and spending time with her two dogs.
Treatment Approaches
Kelly Whelan, LCSW, uses an eclectic approach to treatment utilizing
techniques from:
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Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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DBT
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Strength-Based
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Trauma Focused CBT
Qualifications
Years in Practice: 11+ Years
Degree/School: MSW, Fordham University NY, NY
Year Graduated: 2011
License No. and State: 5054 Oklahoma
Professional Membership: NASW
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
I primarily accept private-pay, but am also credentialed with:
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Aetna
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BCBS
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Beacon/ Value Options/ Emblem Health/ MVP
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Cigna
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Global Health
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Healthcare Highways/ Oklahoma Health Network/ Web TPA
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HealthChoice
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Magellan
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Optum/ UnitedHealthcare/ UMR/ GEHA
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Some EAP providers
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Tricare Certified Out of Network Provider
*Before your session: please check your insurance coverage carefully by asking the following questions*:
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What is my mental health deductible and has it been met? If not, how much is left to pay? (Following the session, I will submit to your insurance company. If you still have a deductible that hasn't been met, your insurance company will not cover the session, and I will then bill you your insurance's rate for the session)
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What is my copay or co-insurance per session for CPT code 90837?
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How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
What if you don't accept my insurance?
If I am not credentialed with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company.
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Following the session, I can provide you with a "superbill" that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement
What are the steps to get started working together?
You can either schedule a session via this website or we can schedule one via phone. Once scheduled, you will be sent an email with your login information for access to the client portal where you will need to review, complete and/or sign documents sent to you prior to the first session.
During your first session, we will discuss your presenting concerns and what you would like to work on in therapy. During each session, we will discuss your treatment goals, determine the frequency of sessions and length of treatment.
Is the information discussed during sessions kept confidential?
All communication between the client (you and/or your child) and psychotherapist (me) is privileged and confidential and is protected by law. In order for information to be disclosed, the client must present a signed Release of Information Consent Form. Only in certain special situations that confidentiality is breached, such as if a client poses an imminent risk of harming oneself or another person, if a judge issues a subpoena or if a client’s health insurance company needs information to process a claim.
Where are you located?
I am located in the Arc office building in Mesta Park, OKC.
616 NW 21st St. Suite 105.
There is parking in the back and a waiting room in the front. Please wait in the waiting room and I will come get you at the time of your appointment.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
