FAQ
Do you accept insurance for your services?
No, Good Roots is a fee-for-service psychotherapy practice and provides appointment only services. Clients pay for services out of pocket, but if needed, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement. Most therapy services also qualify for HSA and FSA accounts. Make sure to check with your insurance carrier or employee benefits.
What are your psychotherapy rates?
Individual Intake Session and Individual Assessment Session (1.5 hours/ 90 minutes): $277.50
Couples Intake Session and Individual Assessment Sessions (1.5 hours/90 minutes): $292.50
Individual Psychotherapy Session (1 hour/ 50 minutes): $185
Couples Psychotherapy session (1 hour/50 minutes): $195
Sliding scale and pro bono slots are subject to my availability. Please do not let financial concerns prevent you from seeking help.
How does all of this work?
Choosing a therapist can feel so daunting and the process of starting therapy feels even more overwhelming. The first step is a free 15-minute phone consultation. This will help me better understand what you desire to explore or work on in therapy as well as to make sure I am a good fit for you. If you are interested in couples therapy, it is recommedended that both of you be on the call. This is also a great space for you to ask any questions.
From there, you will be contacted via email about scheduling an intake session or receviving referrals to explore other clinicians that may be a better fit (I am not always the best fit and that is fine). The intake appointment is an opportunity to further explore your needs, counseling goals, and for the both of us to determine if I am the best fit for your counseling experience.
The individual assessment sessions are a structured bio-psycho-social-spiritual exploration of your childhood and background. I always say "we don't know what we don't know". This gives me the opportunity to explore your "root system" so to speak. Childhood experiences, family of origin, trauma, emotional development, attachment; etc. For couples, each of you will have individual assessment sessions with me.
When the assessment process is complete, we will then discuss clinical insights and create a "road map" or plan of how to help you reach your goals.
How often do you recommend I come for therapy?
It really depends. I often recommend meeting weekly (50-minutes) in the beginning. It helps establish a rhythm and get to the root of things more quickly. At a minimum, new clients will start at a biweekly (every two weeks) rhythm. Longer sessions are available as well as intensives. I endeavor to honor your resources and provide the best possible treatment. If there are concerns, please let me know. I am able to answer any questions you have about frequency.
Do I have to be in therapy forever?
No, you don't have to be in therapy forever. You are not chained to a "metaphorical" couch with me which means you are free to end services at any time. Just know that all your patterns and behaviors didn't develop in 12 weeks and they probably won't be shifted or changed in 12 weeks. Creating new connections in your brain, learning how to "human" differently, and caring for your soul is a life long journey. I promise I am not trying to keep you in therapy forever. My goal is to actually work myself out of a job in your life.
I love the idea of virtual sessions so I can travel anywhere and still meet with you!
I hear you and also there are some boundaries to this. You can meet with me virtually anywhere in the states I am licensed to serve you in which are Texas and Illinois. This is state law for almost every clinician. You can be in Dallas or Chicago, Houston or Springfield, Amarillo or Peoria but your feet must be in the states of Texas or Illinois. I know it seems silly but it is for your safety and well-being. Also, you must be somewhere private, quiet and well-lit for the best therapy experience. This means no driving and also not being in the car while your auntie is singing her heart out while driving.
Are you a Christian Counselor? My faith is something I want incorporated (or not) in my therapy work.
I do not hold a a degree or any "formal" training in Christian counseling. However, I am a licensed and trained psychotherapist who is also a Christian believer. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Science in Family Therapy from Texas Woman's University. I am a believer in Jesus Christ and I believe all of humanity is made in the image of God. Faith and therapy are not in competition with each other. I have worked, and continue to work with, clients that share my beliefs and those who don't. One of my goals is to earn your trust and make our relationship as safe as possible to wrestle and explore your faith however you desire.
