ACCESSIBLE SERVICES
Accessible mental health care
is our mission.
We believe everyone deserves effective and quality mental health care and support.
We believe that mental health affects everyone and everyone can benefit from the support and skills and tools that counseling can provide. In order to make counseling more accessible we offer a variety of options to support your lifestyle.
If you cannot afford one of our awesome therapists established fee, please discuss our accessible care services.
We currently have sliding scale counseling services available. Our student and counseling interns have all the education and even the skills to best support you. They are new to the field and closely supervised by Dr. Stephanie Waitt, LPC-S, CEDS-C.
Dr. Steph has over 15 years experience in the mental health field and remembers the challenges that young and new therapists in the field are presented with. In order to help more people get help and help new and young professionals in the field, Texoma Specialty Counseling is a certified training and practicum site.
This means we can offer low cost services to those who need it, and allow our student interns to gain essential experience in the field. You can be assured you are receiving top treatment and care, as students and interns meet frequently with Dr. Steph to review cases and ensure the best treatment and care is being provided.
We also do believe in our work and our student interns and new counselors have low fees (starting at $35) and we will explore a fee that is best for your lifestyle. If you wish to use your insurance, our interns may be able to offer to see you for the cost of your insurance co-pay. If you do not have insurance or you cannot afford the assigned therapists fee, we can offer you a low fee counseling session.
We will explore all our options and services with you during an intake session with one of our counseling interns ($75).
Insurance
We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO plans), Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare / Optum. Coverage depends on your plan, so call the number on your insurance card to confirm your mental health benefits before your first session.
Out-of-network plans
If your plan isn't listed, we provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Sliding-scale counseling
For clients who are uninsured or underinsured, we offer sliding-scale sessions with our counseling interns, who are closely supervised by Dr. Stephanie Waitt, LPC-S, CEDS-C.
Student Counselors
Talisha Beaty
Counseling InternTalisha is a student internship counselor dedicated to creating a supportive, judgment free environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and understood.
She believes meaningful healing grows from authentic connection, emotional safety, and, at times, a good laugh.
Talisha partners with clients at their own pace, encouraging growth without pressure and honoring progress over perfection.
Ashley Wells
Counseling InternHi, my name is Ashley, and I’m so glad you’re here! I am honored to have the opportunity to possibly walk alongside your healing journey.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that our experiences, relationships, and identities all shape our mental health. I see therapy as a space where you can show up as you are and where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.
I work with adults across the lifespan and support concerns including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality, and life transitions. I have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and I am passionate about supporting individuals as they process and make sense of their experiences.
My work is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), attachment-based work, and relational approaches. Together, we may explore and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, better understand relationship patterns, and process how identity, culture, and life experiences have shaped your story.
Collaborating means we move at your pace. I’ll be there to support you, gently challenge you when it’s helpful, and help you make sense of your experiences in a way that feels empowering and meaningful to you.
If you’re considering therapy, I’d be happy to connect with you.
Shelley Plumlee
Counseling InternI am a graduate counseling intern who believes everyone deserves a safe, supportive space where they feel heard, understood, and accepted. My counseling approach is primarily person-centered, meaning I meet clients with empathy, genuineness, and respect while helping them recognize their strengths and work toward meaningful change. I also incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
I am especially interested in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, life transitions, and everyday stress. I strive to create a welcoming environment where clients can speak openly, develop healthy coping skills, and feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, taking long walks with my dog, Maggie, watching movies, gardening, organizing, and soaking in the sun.