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Affirming Care in Six States

Online Therapy in Oklahoma

Specialized, affirming care from a flock of clinicians who chose this work on purpose. No therapy mill energy. No copy-paste treatment plans.

We also provide forensic immigration psychological evaluations for hardship waivers, VAWA, asylum, U-Visa, T-Visa, and cancellation of removal cases.

  • Licensed in 6 states
  • In network with most major plans
  • EMDR trained clinicians
  • Outdoor walk and talk in Tulsa
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How We Work

What Therapy Looks Like Here

We do things a little differently around here.

EMDR therapy for trauma. Talk therapy that actually goes somewhere. The kind of work that helps you take flight.

No therapy mill energy. No one-size-fits-all approach. Just skilled clinicians doing the work with you.

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Find the thing you came here for.

Shylah Ridgway and Dana Kausek of Ala Therapy Collective, two women smiling at each other indoors. One with blonde hair in a teal dress, the other with red and purple hair in a purple dress with arm tattoos. Affirming online therapy in Oklahoma.

Who We Are

Not a Therapy Mill

Ala Therapy Collective is a diverse team of some pretty darn cool and skilled therapists who offer affirming care tailored specifically to you. No copy-paste treatment plans allowed.

Let's say the quiet part out loud: yes, we're a group practice, but we are absolutely not a therapy mill.

You'll never be just a folder or a number on a spreadsheet to us. Providing deeply personalized care is the entire reason we built this flock in the first place.

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Specialized Care

You're in the Right Place

If you're hunting down identity-affirming therapy in Oklahoma for yourself, your kiddo, or the whole crew, you're in the right place.

From EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety to forensic immigration evaluations for I 601/I 601A, VAWA, and asylum cases, we provide care that goes way beyond regular degular therapy to help you actually shake off old patterns and thrive. Attorneys can start at attorney referrals.

Our team provides specialized online therapy across Oklahoma City and Tulsa, as well as California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Texas, and Utah.

We make finding specialized, high-quality care simple.

The Name

Ala Means Wing

Pronounced AY-LA

Each therapist in this collective is a feather in that wing, working together to be part of a greater whole.

And the most important mission of the flock? To help you take flight toward the life you want and deserve.


Your Clinicians

Meet the Flock

If the person you want is not open, tell us what you are working on and we will match you with someone who is.

Kenzie Langford, LCSW, LICSW of Ala Therapy Collective, EMDR therapist for teens, young adults, and women in Oklahoma, Texas, and Massachusetts. Accepting New Clients

Kenzie Langford, LCSW, LICSW (she/her)

Teens, Young Adults, and Women in Oklahoma, Texas, and Massachusetts

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Madison Johnson, LCSW of Ala Therapy Collective, online therapist for women, trauma, PTSD, and religious trauma in Oklahoma. Accepting New Clients

Madison Johnson, LCSW (she/her)

Women and Marginalized Communities in Oklahoma

Book with Madison
Demetria Bonds, LMSW of Ala Therapy Collective, online therapist for Black adults, couples, grief, and LGBTQIA+ clients in Oklahoma. Accepting New Clients

Demetria Bonds, LMSW (she/her)

Adults Exploring Identity, Spirituality, and Alternative Lifestyles in Oklahoma

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Michi Medley, LMSW, A-CAS of Ala Therapy Collective, therapist for chronic illness, LGBTQIA+ clients, and family-of-origin trauma in Oklahoma. Accepting New Clients

Michi Medley, LMSW, A-CAS (she/her)

Adults and Young Adults Navigating Chronic Illness and Family-of-Origin Trauma in Oklahoma

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Paula Sophia Schonauer, LCSW of Ala Therapy Collective, therapist for veterans and law enforcement in Oklahoma and Hawaii. Accepting New Clients

Paula Sophia Schonauer, LCSW (she/her)

Veterans, Law Enforcement, and Adults in Oklahoma and Hawaii

Self-pay while insurance credentialing clears.

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Shylah Ridgway, LCSW, LICSW, founder of Ala Therapy Collective and immigration evaluator, licensed in six states. Therapy Caseload Full

Shylah Ridgway, LCSW, LICSW (she/her)

Founder and Clinical Director. Licensed in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah

Not taking new therapy clients. Still scheduling immigration evaluations and clinical supervision.

Immigration Evaluations
Katana Serrano Jones, LMSW of Ala Therapy Collective, perinatal and postpartum therapist in Oklahoma, currently on sabbatical. On Sabbatical

Katana Serrano Jones, LMSW (she/her)

Gen Z, Millennials, and Mothers in Oklahoma

On sabbatical and not scheduling new clients right now. Her page stays up.

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Dana Kausek, LCSW of Ala Therapy Collective, online therapist for adults in Oklahoma, currently on sabbatical. On Sabbatical

Dana Kausek, LCSW (she/her)

Adults in Oklahoma

On sabbatical and not scheduling new clients right now. Her page stays up.

See Who Is Accepting
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The Ala Approach

Built by Social Workers

The heavy, structural, systemic stuff impacts our mental health daily. We see it, we get it, and we validate it in the therapy room.

Ala Therapy Collective is built entirely by Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Master Social Workers who are dedicated to social justice and seeing the bigger picture.

This collective is a soft place to land and a fierce ally in your corner.

In Network

Insurance verified. Stress relieved.

We'll handle your insurance verification and let you know what we find. Most folks only have to worry about their co-pay!

Self-Pay and Sliding Scale Available

Before You Reach Out

Real Questions, Real Answers

How do I get started?

Two ways. Several of our clinicians take direct bookings, so you can grab a free consultation straight from their card without waiting on anybody. Or fill out the contact form, tell us what is going on, and either pick someone yourself or let us match you. The form is also how we get your insurance benefits run, so if cost is the thing you need answered first, start there.

Do you only work with women and the queer community?

Not at all. We are fiercely proud to be a safe, identity-affirming haven for women and the LGBTQIA+ community, and this collective is diverse because our communities are diverse. The flock includes clinicians who specialize in working with men, veterans and law enforcement, and people from marginalized backgrounds. Whether you are dealing with deployment trauma, structural burnout, expectations around manhood, or intergenerational stress, there is a therapist here who speaks your language.

Is therapy online, or can I see someone in person?

Most of us are online across all of Oklahoma through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, so you can meet with your therapist from anywhere in the state. Two in-person options exist. Paula Sophia Schonauer sees clients in person in the Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City. And Neurodivergent IRL is outdoor walk and talk therapy held in parks, trails, and natural spaces around the greater Tulsa area, including Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby, Jenks, and Glenpool.

What is Neurodivergent IRL, and do I have to sit on a couch?

Nope. If sitting in a room or staring at a screen makes you want to crawl out of your skin, we have a literal breath of fresh air for you. Neurodivergent IRL is our outdoor walk and talk nature therapy in the Tulsa area. Therapy happens out in real life, moving at whatever pace works for your brain and body. It is built for folks navigating ADHD, autism, AuDHD, and sensory sensitivities who think better when they are moving.

How do I know if my insurance actually covers this?

We keep this part simple, because medical billing is a headache nobody needs. Fill out the contact form with your member ID and Jessie does the heavy lifting of calling the insurance company to figure out your coverage. For most folks it comes down to a standard co-pay. You can see the full carrier list on our insurance page.

What if I do not have insurance, or you are not in network with mine?

You can still work with us. We have self-pay rates, and we hold a limited number of sliding scale spots for individual therapy clients paying out of pocket. If we are out of network with your plan but your plan has out of network benefits, we can provide a superbill you submit for reimbursement. Rates and the details are on the private pay section of the insurance page.

Do you work with kids and teens?

Yes. Several clinicians work with tweens and teens, and one sees clients as young as nine. Teen therapy has its own page with more on who does that work and how it actually goes.

Do you do immigration psychological evaluations?

Yes. Shylah Ridgway is the immigration evaluator and completed the Immigration Certificate Program of the Forensic Social Work Alliance. Evaluations are available by secure telehealth in all six licensed states, Oklahoma, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Texas, and Utah, for hardship waivers and cancellation of removal, VAWA, asylum, U-Visa, and T-Visa cases, including weekend availability. Attorneys can start at attorney referrals.

Can you prescribe medication?

No. Everyone at Ala Therapy Collective is a social worker, not a prescriber, so nobody here prescribes or manages medication. If medication is something you want to think through, we can talk about it in session and point you toward someone who does that work.

Do you write Emotional Support Animal letters?

No, and that is a practice-wide policy, so asking a different clinician here will get you the same answer. That is not a judgment about you or your animal. An ESA letter is a formal assessment with real requirements attached to it, and we hold the same standard for that as for anything else we put our licenses on. Nobody here is trained in it, so nobody here does it.

Is my therapist going to judge my lifestyle, my relationship dynamic, or my identity?

Never. A huge chunk of this practice is dedicated to providing genuinely safe, identity-affirming space. Whether you are seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming care, navigating polyamory or ethical non-monogamy, exploring alternative lifestyles, or unlearning systemic junk, you will not find a single ounce of therapy mill judgment here. We see the whole picture, structural issues included.

Are you going to make me talk about my childhood for three years?

Only if it is actually getting in the way of your life right now. The flock uses heavy hitting tools like EMDR therapy for trauma alongside down to earth talk therapy that goes somewhere. We are not here to nod, smile, and collect a co-pay while you vent in circles. We are here to help you get your wings under you.