It’s time to thrive.
Why clients work with me
Clients describe me as authentic, a real person, that is on their team. I will push you toward your desired truths and thriving while holding firm to the radical idea that we are all worthwhile. I do not want to collude with the systems trying to kill us all, and when I do, I strive to make a true and honest repair.
Lived Experience
There is just something different about working with a therapist that shares some of your identities that often go unseen and misunderstood. Not having to explain yourself, instead being able to explore the intricacies of how you move through the world.
Contact B.
b@rootedinchangetherapy.com
MORE ABOUT HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
Frequently Asked Questions
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I live and work in SE Michigan. I am able to work with clients anywhere in the states of Michigan and Florida.
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No. To understand why I have chosen not to accept insurance please see the following
Privacy- I value my clients privacy and part of that is protecting it from insurance companies. Insurance companies can request notes and require a diagnosis for them to deem your services "medically necessary".
Control- When using insurance, they dictate medical necessity, how much they are willing to pay, and how often you can receive therapy. As the insurance member, the quality of care is limited to what or whom the insurances can offer.
Diagnosis – It is mandatory for a therapist to provide a mental health diagnosis when using insurance as payment for services. Without a diagnosis, the therapist will not be able to submit a bill for insurance payment reimbursement. This diagnosis is to be made within one session. I do know that for many people having a diagnosis can be useful and even therapeutcally relevant but I do not believe it should be mandated and controlled by insurance companies.
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I do not offer in person sessions at this time.
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Please visit my Investment/Fees page for current rates for services.
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After you schedule your intake session you will receive your invite to a portal to complete your paperwork. The paperwork is a mix of the legal things that we need to go over like informed consent and practice policies, and the personal intake questionnaire. Your intake questionnaire gives me more information about you, the systems that impact your life, your family of origin, and the problem you are bringing to therapy. Due to the sensitive nature of therapy I allow for questions to be skipped and gone over in a session instead. By completing the paperwork before the session we can ensure that our time together is spent discussing the reasons you are coming to therapy.
Once you have completed your paperwork I will send you an invite via IvyPay, a HIPAA compliant payment processing platform. Once that is complete we will meet for our intake session where we will begin the assessment process. This is a place to get to know you and better understand your goals of therapy and what you are hoping to get out of the sessions. Some folks come in and want to spill their guts, other people take a bit of time to warm up and trust me before going deep. I am there to meet you where you are and honor your unique experience of therapy. Reach out today with questions or schedule now!
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This is a difficult question to answer. It all depends on what you are seeking therapy for, the size of the problem(s), and whether or not you are coming to therapy as an individual or part of a couple/relationship. Please feel free to discuss this with me at any time.
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As a private-pay therapist I accept all major credit/debit cards as well as FSA and HSA cards. I do not accept health insurance, cash, check, or money order.
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I have limited sliding scale/low fee spots that you are welcome to inquire about. These spots are highly sought after and are nearly always full with long term clients.
If you are unable to afford paying for weekly services, out-of-pocket, here are some alternative options:
a) Bi-weekly sessions – Counseling services can be provided bi-weekly. This allows for clients to spread out services in a way that creates more financial balance instead of attending to weekly sessions.
b) FSA/HSA Visa Cards – If your insurance has provided you with a Visa Card, you can use either of these accounts to pay for services because therapy is a medical expense.Item description
Current sliding scale fees:
Individual Therapy
Income Fee
0-49k $225
50-109k $250
110-199k. $300
200k+ $325
Couples/Relationship Therapy
Income Fee
0-49k $250
50-109k $300
110-199k. $325
200k+ $350
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No, I do not charge late fees. You are still held responsible for paying the fee for service that you scheduled as this time was held exclusively for you, and only you. I provide all clients with a grace period, where I will hold a partial session if you arrive no more than 10-minutes late. If you are going to be later than 10 minutes please notify me as soon as possible. Please note, you will still be charged a full session rate and no time will be added to this session.
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Everyone is entitled to cancel/reschedule their session for whatever reason. All clients must contact me via the portal to put in such request at least 48 hours before their scheduled appointment. If this request is received before 48 hours, there is no fee. However, if request is received after this timeframe, you will be charged a cancellation fee that is equal to the cost of a full session.
Right now you feel overwhelmed, stuck, frustrated and unsure what to do next.
Finding a way to thrive feels impossible when you are struggling to see the path there.. You want to connect with others but are not even sure how to connect with yourself half the time. Thriving seems further and further away everyday.
Maybe you have had therapy before and are looking for something a bit different. Being an affirming therapist I will see you for who you are, and we can cut to why you are in therapy in the first place. I provide reflections and insights as well as take aways of what to work on between sessions that assist in moving you toward the life and relationships you desire.
LGBTQ+ Therapy
You have had the experience of seeing a counselor who has no clue how to support someone with your lived experience and are sick of searching. You may be struggling with your identity but the real struggle is dealing with society and family expectations.
Polyamory Therapy
If you are asking am I poly (polyam) you have come to the right place. If you have already started to dig into resources and need a therapist to guide you on the journey of opening your relationship an open relationship affirming therapist can help you along the way.
Sex Therapy
Our culture has not set us up for success in sexual connection with ourselves or partners. Sex therapy enables you to build a safer space with your therapist and begin to explore whatever aspects of your sexual functioning you want to address.
Training and Education
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*Bachelor of Science,Psychology-Baker College
*Masters, Marriage and Family Therapy- Antioch
*Brainspotting Levels 1 +2
*Certificate, Sex Therapy- University of Wisconsin Stout
*Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1
*Developmental Model of Couples Therapy 1+2
*Assessing and Treating Sex Issues In Psychotherapy 1 with Martha Kauppi
*Clinical Skills in Non-Monogamy Level 1 with Martha Kauppi
*Clinical Skills in Non-Monogamy Level 2 with Martha Kauppi along with ongoing clinical consultation
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*Sex Positive Trans Sex- Bear Bergman
*The Gottman Institute—Level 1 Training
*Couple and Relationship Therapy Goes Over the Rainbow: Diverse Relationships in the Therapy Room- The SOGI Project, Sheila Addison
*Taking A Comprehensive Sexual Inventory- The SOGI Project, Choices Counseling, Sheila Addison
*Ego State Therapy Interventions to Prepare Your Most Wounded, Belligerent, and Dissociative Clients for EMDR-DNMS Institute
*How to Calm Sudden Urges of Overwhelming Painful Emotions- DNMS Institute
*Healing the Fragmented Self After Trauma-Dr. Janina Fisher PhD.
*What IFS Therapists Should Know About Trauma-Janina Fisher PhD
*Brainspotting Level 1-Steve Sawyer and Jeff Ryan
*Polyvagal Informed Therapy- Applying Polyvagal in Clinical Practice- Deborah Dana
*Fat SAR-Ante Up- Bianca I Laureano and Sonalee Rashatwar
*Sexual and Gender Diversity-Markie Twist University of Wisconsin Stout- Sex Therapy Certificate Program
*SAR-Alex Iantaffi, University of Wisconsin Stout- Sex Therapy Certificate Program
*Advanced Sex Therapy-Markie Twist University of Wisconsin Stout- Sex Therapy Certificate Program
*Addressing Human Trafficking In Health Care Setting- University of Michigan
*Brainspotting Level 2- Cynthia Schwartzberg and Chris Ranck
*Losing a Loved One to Suicide: Interventions to Move Survivors Beyond the Ruins- Rita Schulte
*Clinical Practice With Individuals in the Kink and BDSM Community Part 1: An Introduction-Integrative Empowerment Group
*Clinical Practice With Individuals in the Kink and BDSM Community Part 2: Taboo and Consent-Integrative Empowerment Group
*The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy 1 year training- The Couples Institute
*Certificate in Sex Therapy- University of Wisconsin Stout
*ADHD and Sexuality- B Lourenco- Pacific North West Sex Therapy Collective
*The Therapists Toolkit for Working With Neurodivese Couples- Jill Corvelli- The Couples Institute
*I Want You to Want Me: 4 Keys to Effective Work with Higher-Desire Partners-Martha Kauppi
*Assessing and Treating Sex Issues In Psychotherapy-Martha Kauppi
*Clinical Skills In Consensual Non-monogamy- Martha Kauppi
*Anger:A Biological Approach to Working with Clients- Katie Brader via ATSIP via ATSIP Hearing From the Experts Series
*Fat Liberation: There’s No Wrong Way to Have a Body- interview with Bianca Laureano via ATSIP Hearing From the Experts Series
*Queer and Trans Internal Family Systems (IFS)- Nick Wildes and Sand Chang
*Am I Ace enough? Navigating the Asexual Umbrella with Aubri Lancaster AnteUp
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*AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy)
*AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists)
Online Therapy to fit your life
Your time is valuable, I offer flexible scheduling for telehealth sessions. A way for me to meet you where you are at. The convenience of telehealth makes early morning and lunch break sessions possible. Sessions can be easily booked on my website.
Get support from anywhere via secure, HIPAA compliant video sessions. Available to residents throughout Michigan and Florida. Cut out the commute and keep more time for yourself by accessing therapy via video on your phone or computer.
What would life look like if you were living authentically, connected within your relationships, and experiencing life in new ways?
Telehealth
Detroit, MI, 48221
Email
b@rootedinchangetherapy.com
Phone
(734) 999-0070
