Richard Wheat, MS, LPC,
About Richard Wheat
Richard Wheat is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since completion of grad school in 2012. He graduated from Evangel University in Springfield Missouri with a Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology.
Richard’s treatment approach includes using cognitive behavioral therapies along with aspects of solution focused treatments, motivational interviewing, supportive counseling and psychoeducation to work with the patient to address and change thoughts and behaviors to improve day to day functioning for the patient. His primary areas of focus in counseling are addressing anxiety and depression related disorders, he also has experience treating substance use disorders.
In his free time Richard enjoys spending time visiting with friends and family, playing games and watching shows. Additionally in his free time Richard reads and studies, working to improve his knowledge of a variety of subject matters.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Drug/substance use
- Panic attacks
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Community Care
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthChoice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Norman Hospital (NPHO/NHealth)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
- Evangel University
- Arizona State University
Locations
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918-727-2157
918-518-7258
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Richard Wheat
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Richard Wheat. You can also call 918-727-2157 to have someone assist you.
Richard Wheat generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 918-727-2157 to find out Richard Wheat's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Richard Wheat:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Community Care
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthChoice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Norman Hospital (NPHO/NHealth)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 918-727-2157 to see how we can help.
Richard Wheat is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Richard Wheat works at:
Yes, Richard Wheat does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Richard Wheat is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: