What do you need from me?

A willingness to be honest with yourself, and to be brave with expressing your hurts and fears. Counseling is not for the faint of heart, but I will do my utmost to be present and attend to what you are expressing, sensing, feeling, or just needing another human being to hear.

Do you offer online counseling?

Yes, there is a Telehealth option to connect with your needs. See the Telehealth page for more details. Most clients enjoy the in-person option, but in a pinch we can quickly switch to Telehealth if something prevents the client from being face to face.

How do I sign up?

The easiest way to get started is to follow the links on the website to the online scheduling or even press this LINK which will take you to the My Rooted Soul Client Portal that will provide the current open time slots available on my online scheduling calendar and provide a way for me to electronically send the detailed paperwork and forms directly to you.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Cash, Check, and All Major Credit Cards. My current rates are on the rates page and my availability is through the online scheduling. I work with each new client inquiry to establish a personal agreement that is competitive and affordable.

Do you see kids?

I currently do not practice individual therapy with children who are seeking pediatric mental health care that are younger than 18 years old. I choose to refer out to excellent personal contacts of local area providers for such services. These referrals are to play therapists who specialize in this form mental health care with children. Please contact me for these resources.

How long will I have to go to therapy?

There is no set time for healing, because each person is unique. I will monitor your progress with you and I have found through experience the individuals who choose to make time for counseling and work on deep, intense, life changing processes with me are the ones who really benefit, blossom and change.

Will I see change right away?

Sometimes in the first appointment the biggest change is how one is making a difference to stop hiding, stuffing or avoiding and directly address underlying emotions. Clients frequently walk out of the first session and express they feel less stressed and more relaxed. This generally happens in most sessions as well and is one of the benefits to counseling.

Is there anything that I can’t talk about?

Not really. It doesn’t mean that I will have all the answers, by any means, but I do commit to working as hard as you do on finding the relief and solutions. At this point in my counselor career there is not a lot of life that I have not heard about and I assure you I will create a safe place for things to be addressed. My office and care is a no judgement zone.

How do I contact you if you are in session?

I frequently am checking messages and can usually get back with you right away if I am not in session, or within a couple of hours. I have an online system that allows me to encrypt all communication via email/messaging and maintain confidentiality at a high standard.

How come it costs so much?

My rates are actually lower than most professional clinicians who have as much experience as I do. I work hard to make sure that I can connect with the local economy and still be compensated for the expenses I have of office space, licensing fees, and providing for my family. Most insurance plans compensate clinicians for their work within the ranges that I display on my rates page in addition to the fee’s collected from the clients. If cost is a factor that is really important to you. Email me and I am sure that I can make a reasonable offer.

Do you take insurance?

Clients are responsible for working with their own insurance providers if they are seeking reimbursement. MRSC does not guarantee any type of reimbursements from insurance providers and recommend that each client become informed directly with their insurance provider prior to their first session as to if there is any mental health reimbursement from claims they submit with the receipts provided by MRSC. I am an Out of Network (OON) Provider for ALL insurances except for BCBS PPO. I do not submit OON claims for clients.

Do I have to be a Christian to see you?

Not at all. I work with people of all different faiths, or even people who don’t believe in the afterlife or that there is a God. My goal is to join you in the process and resolve some of your fears, frustration and find solutions for your emotional needs.

I grew up overseas and my best friends were from 3 different continents. I assure you I understand how to keep an open mind.