Therapy

It's time to Get youR Life Back.

Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am here to help. I know that being heard and listened to itself can often be a healing process. My goal is to help you see you in the safest and most non-judgmental environment I can offer. (I call it “Mirror Therapy.”) I often say there is no room for shame and fear in my office. Once you start to see yourself correctly, then I can teach you how to heal, grow, and develop the skills needed to create the change you desire. I am very patient and methodical in my therapeutic process, which aims to uncover the deeper roots and causes driving your patterns and behaviors. I work on a wide spectrum from clinical therapy to spiritual formation. I meet every client on the spectrum where they choose. I do not force spirituality or my beliefs into the session. I see atheist and Christians alike, and everyone in between. 

What's the First Session Like?

You need to come 10 min. early to fill out paperwork. We will walk in my office, and you will select where you feel most comfortable to sit. I want to find out what I can do to help you. The best way is for you to tell me your story. Then I will share a bit of mine. We will get to know each other and begin building a trusting therapeutic relationship. I want for you to feel safe to share your heart, and know it will be received without judgement. 

I want to hear you and you need to be heard. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. At the end of the session, I will share if I think I can help you, and what that might look like. I will also share my philosophy of therapy. During this time feel free to ask any questions. 

WHO DO YOU WORK With?

I want to work with anyone and everyone that wants to grow. But I mainly focus on adults and families. (I refer children to a specialist that is absolutely amazing).

I specialize in helping people who struggle in their relationships, their families, and their marriages. I also help people get free from depression, anxiety, addiction, unsuccessful communication patterns, boundary structures, and codependency. I also do premarital preparations. 

Lastly, I love Jesus. So I love helping people who are spiritually stuck and frustrated, who want to hear from God, to move forward in their relationship with Him. My passion is seeing people develop their spiritual gifts and abilities.  

WHAT You can Expect From ME?

You can expect help and an attentive listener. Someone that will take the time to see and understand you as a person, a couple, or a family. You can expect me to equip and empower you. I am a relentless optimist. I can always see the hope even in the hardest of situations. 

I do not give up on people or families. Yet, my help is not contingent on you always doing what I think is right or best. I will not impose my beliefs or spirituality on you without being invited. I do not allow financial means get in the way of helping people. And couples…I am completely incapable of being partial to one side of the story. I have worked with thousands of people and call myself a “50/50 specialist.” There are always two sides to every story and every unsuccessful relationship. 

WHAT Do I Expect From You?

I need you to be deeply honest with yourself and me as we engage in the therapeutic conversation.  I expect you to be proactive in the thinking and processing of your story. Come to session ready to look at yourself and let me help you get there. And, do the homework we mutually agree upon. 

I expect my clients to come to sessions on time. 

I expect you to work as hard as I do. I can carry the bulk of the hope at first but I need you to do your fair share of the heavy lifting.

I do not expect my clients to always have the hope needed to start the process. I do not expect my clients to always agree with me. I do not expect clients to know what to say or where to start. Often that is my job.

YOur PriVacy:

I work extremely hard to protect your privacy. Everything that is said in a session stays between those that are in the session. I do not report to parents or spouses without clear and specific permission and a plan in place developed with the client’s involvement.

Like all helping services if I believe someone is at serious and eminent risk of harming themselves or someone else we need to get all the involvement and help needed to keep everyone safe. I am required by law to report crimes, child abuse, or plans to commit crimes.

Yet, we can talk about dark thoughts and suicidal ideation without fear of breaking confidentiality.

WHat DO YOU CHARGE:

Sliding scale: $90-$120 for a 50-55 min. session. 

However, I do not allow financial issues get in the way of helping those in need. If money is an issue, then let's talk, and we can make something happen. 

Cancellation Policy:

I expect a 24 hour notification of cancellations. I make exceptions for emergencies.

First time: is a “get out of jail free card”

Second time: is half the previously agreed upon session rate

Third and beyond: is full session reimbursement

Do You TAke Insurance?

No. The short explanation: I do a large amount of Spiritual Formation work and sessions can involve both billable treatment and a discussion about your spirituality. Not only can you not bill an insurance company ethically for any session involving me discussing my spirituality and beliefs most licensure boards prohibit this practice. 

Can We SKYPE?

I do video sessions. I have worked with folks from Canada to Chicago over the phone and video chat.

WHERe CAN I PAY?

I take: cash, checks, Venmo @chrisrogerswrites, PayPal @ chrisrogersmft@gmail.com and Square Cash or Square Register