For Parents & Guardians
What ages do you see?
I work with adolescents and young adults. If you're not sure your teen fits, reach out - we can talk through it before committing to anything.
It means I don't look at your teen's behavior in isolation. Context - family, history, community, identity, systemic experience - is part of how I understand what's going on, not an afterthought. It's a more complete picture, not a more complicated one.
What does "historically trauma-informed" actually mean for my child?
Do you accept insurance?
The Rooted Path Institute is private-pay only. I don't bill insurance directly, which allows me to keep sessions focused on your family's actual goals rather than what a diagnosis code will cover. (See the Fees page for a Good Faith Estimate and full pricing.)
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
As per the No Surprises Act, The RPI provides a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges before services begin. You have the right to request this estimate at any time.
Is therapy virtual or in-person?
Sessions are conducted virtually, which means your teen can be seen from a confidential space that's comfortable and familiar to them. The RPI utilizes Sessions Health, a secure video platform, to provide a confidential and accessible space for therapy. For further information, please contact Dr. Wallace.
How do I know if my teen is ready for therapy?
There's rarely a perfect "ready" moment. If you're asking the question, that's usually a sign it's worth a conversation - with me, with your teen, or both.
For Young Adults
Both. I work with young adults as well as teens - if you're navigating a first job, a move, identity questions, or just want space to think without having to perform being okay, this is built for you too.
Is this actually for me, or just for teenagers?
Do I have to explain my whole background before we get into anything real?
No. You're welcome to share as much or as little context as you want, when you want. I'd rather meet you where you are than run through an intake script.
That's completely normal, and it's a fine place to start. The first session is really just a conversation - no pressure to have it all figured out.
What if I've never done therapy before and don't really know what to expect?
What if I'm experiencing a mental health emergency?
Your safety is a priority at The RPI. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services via 911 or a crisis line immediately, such as 988. Please note, The RPI does not offer a crisis hotline.
For PLPCs
What framework do you use for supervision?
At The RPI, supervision is based in the Discrimination Model (Bernard, 1997), which provides flexibility in the supervisory experience - depending on what a supervision meeting calls for, we focus on intervention skills, case conceptualization, or personalization, tailoring supervision to exactly where you are in your development as a clinician.
Alongside the structural framework, I intentionally bring in Historical Trauma Theory and Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome as lenses throughout our work together. These frameworks push supervision beyond technical skill-building into deeper cultural humility - helping supervisees recognize how historical and intergenerational trauma shows up in client presentations, examine the racially biased origins of many traditional counseling theories, and develop instincts that are genuinely informed by history rather than surface-level multicultural competency. The goal is a supervisee who leaves not just clinically skilled, but able to hold client material with historical consciousness and cultural depth.
Is this individual or group supervision?
Both are available, delivered in a hybrid format.
What's the time commitment?
Supervision is structured to align with Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners requirements for licensure hours. Reach out for specifics on scheduling and pacing.
Most supervision will get you your hours. This is built to also make you a clinician who doesn't have to split yourself in two to be seen as competent - rigor and cultural groundedness, held together, not traded off against each other.