Warm & Transparent Mental Health Support

Therapy FAQs

  • Generally, I am in office Monday-Thursday for morning sessions. Don’t hesitate to reach out & ask about availability as this can often change.

    Frequency is up to you - though I can make recommendations based on our initial chats as we explore the problem. It is most common to meet on a weekly basis to start.

  • Therapists do not prescribe medication for anxiety & other mental health issues. While in many cases, a combination of therapy & medication can be the best treatment option, it is not always necessary.

    However, I highly recommend collaborative care - so I often refer clients to licensed providers who I trust and can work in tandem with to ensure you’re receiving the most supportive & well-rounded care.

  • Totally up to you, and nope. What I can say however, is that I know that none of us are exempt from pain. My mainly psychoanalytic background has me positioned to hear you, really see you, and accompany you on your journey toward transformation into a more grounded, confident, aware & authentic, you…. if you want.

    “And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” - Anais Nin

  • So many factors impact the answer to this question. Consider day one: plugging your goal into google maps…

    As ever-evolving & complex humans, healing is rarely a straight path, so it will include weather changes, construction, unexpected traffic accidents, and gas fill-ups all in the form of natural life detours. Sometimes we even have a lot to gain by just pulling over to enjoy the view.

    Therapy will challenge you to occasionally take backroads or forge new paths along the journey, frequently “updating your eta” and at times, guiding you to new destinations altogether.

    Your readiness and willingess to get out of the backseat and take the wheel in exploring the unknown also play a significant role in pace.

    Happily in your passenger seat, I may hold the other half of the map while encouraging you to stay the course & strengthen your patience muscles. Roadtrips often call for an alliance of sorts; strengthening ours will hopefully make the journey a lot less lonely.

    I.e. Within reason, As short or as long as you want/need. You have the keys.

  • No, I am not currently on any insurance panels. I choose not to work with insurance providers to ensure that each decision made about your psychotherapy treatment (such as length & frequency of treatment, and modalities utilized) is between you and I, not a third-party payer. I do accept HSA and FSA plans to cover as many sessions as allowed.

    **I am happy to provide a superbill upon request for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Ask about sliding scale options - note that space is limited.

  • Rooted Soul Therapy offers a sliding scale fee for those who cannot afford the full fee.

    The sliding scale is designed to help those who do not have out-of-network coverage or have high insurance deductibles. The scale is based on availability, financial need, & generally offered on an honor system.

    Don’t hesitate to reach out and ask about your options!

  • Let’s talk about this!

    While CBT is often recommended due to its popularity and evidence-based label, it’s not the only one…

    CBT is a skills-based modality that works with thoughts and is generally short-term. This can also mean that while your current problem is feeling “resolved”, a new & similar one may surface soon; leaving you frustrated with the same tools, having less and less of an effect on long-term struggles.

    My approach incorporates a combination of skill building AND developing a deeper understanding of our problems with a strenghtened ability to FEEL through them: Addressing the Root 🌱

    So, No, I’m not a CBT therapist if you’re just looking for skills. And, Yes, you will learn skills to accompany the new-found understanding of you.

    Read more about the modality I use here!

  • 48 hours.

  • Just reach out however you prefer!

    I’m available by:

    We can talk scheduling needs then and get any other questions you might still have answered. Looking forward to it.

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"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times. If one only remembers to turn on the light."

-ALBUS DUMBLEDORE, Hogwarts Headmaster

Preparing for your first therapy session

Nervous about your first session? Totally normal. Therapists are trained to help you feel more comfortable, and they expect that you’ll have some nerves coming into the session.

When preparing for your first session, it can help to bring along a list of conversation points.

  • symptoms or experiences that you’d like to address

  • current and past medications, and any notable side effects that occurred

  • your family’s mental health or medical history

  • any questions you have for your therapist, e.g., about their training, license, or specialties