Welcome to Roots Behavioral Health, a family-owned behavioral health clinic serving Austin and Texas. We are caretakers who understand that well-being is both complex and deeply personal. We've built our approach to mental healthcare accordingly. Combining empathy, innovation, personalization, and preventative mental healthcare, we treat the whole individual to help people live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.
At the core of everything we do is an authentic yearning to understand-and consider-your unique needs in developing a care plan. We possess a deep knowledge of traditional psychiatric care while also pursuing new and emerging methods of treatment. At Roots, we strive to lead in the integration of emerging, innovative, evidence-based therapies that help Texans find peace-of-mind and live happier, healthier lives.
At the core of everything we do is an authentic yearning to understand-and consider-your unique needs in developing a care plan. We possess a deep knowledge of traditional psychiatric care while also pursuing new and emerging methods of treatment. At Roots, we strive to lead in the integration of emerging, innovative, evidence-based therapies that help Texans find peace-of-mind and live happier, healthier lives.
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Roots Behavioral Health was founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Brent and Andrea Turnipseed to address a pressing need for affordable and accessible behavioral healthcare in Austin. Since then, the Roots family has grown to include two locations, an additional physician, nine physician assistants, seven psychotherapists, and a roster of amazing support staff.
The science of the human mind is relatively young. At Roots, we strive to lead in the integration of emerging, innovative, evidence-based therapies that help Texans find peace-of-mind and live happier, healthier lives. The root causes of human suffering are diverse, and each person who comes to us deserves treatment that thoroughly addresses their unique needs.
The root causes of human suffering are diverse, and each person who comes to us deserves treatment that thoroughly addresses their unique needs. Roots Behavioral Health provides a wide variety of services, with a staff of psychiatrists, physician assistants, and therapists of the highest caliber, so that everyone we treat can achieve the best possible outcome.
Roots Behavioral Health is owned and operated by both a social worker and a psychiatrist. As an integrative and integrated mental healthcare clinic, staffed with psychiatrists and PAs in addition to trained psychotherapists, our mission is to holistically address each one of our patients' unique circumstances.
With an ongoing depression epidemic increasing suicide rates exponentially, it has become clear that revolutionary treatments are needed in psychiatry. Roots Behavioral Health is determined to address this mental health crisis by utilizing disruptive tools to deliver superior results. Among these tools making waves in modern mental healthcare is ketamine: one of the most powerful and effective treatments in our field.
Reviews (10)
Jarod Taylor
Jan 11, 2022
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I wish zero stars were an option because 1 star is indulgent.
Unprofessional. Lacking communication. Disorganized.
Had my appointment scheduled for at least 2 months and then when I show up a few days after the new year, they tell me that they no longer accept my insurance. They made me wait all this time, and then told me the day before my appointment via an app notification (didn’t even give me the courtesy to call) that they no longer accept my insurance and I will have to pay full price. This is unacceptable. I should have been notified weeks in advance if they knew this was their plan
Unprofessional. Lacking communication. Disorganized.
Had my appointment scheduled for at least 2 months and then when I show up a few days after the new year, they tell me that they no longer accept my insurance. They made me wait all this time, and then told me the day before my appointment via an app notification (didn’t even give me the courtesy to call) that they no longer accept my insurance and I will have to pay full price. This is unacceptable. I should have been notified weeks in advance if they knew this was their plan
Rachel Barno
Dec 25, 2021
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Brian Scott
Nov 22, 2021
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Makayla Day
Nov 21, 2021
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Lisa Jackson
Nov 21, 2021
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Jennifer Hernandez has been stellar. She has the perfect amount of support, following what I need and helping guide me to goals I’ve voiced. She is empathetic and compassionate and very knowledgeable and just a cool person! I can’t speak highly enough about Jennifer Hernandez’s professionalism, compassion and presence.
Ashley Hopkins
Sep 25, 2021
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Rachel Isabella
Aug 20, 2021
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I see Melissa Livingston at RBH and have been so satisfied with my care. After almost 10 years of seeing psychiatrists and trial and error meds, Melissa takes the time to listen to me and collaborate with me on what will work best. They’ve updated their communication portal and phone issues i had with them at the beginning and can tell they really care about their patients.
Jazmyn Durr
Aug 15, 2021
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I have been seeing Sara Burgess PA-C for a few months now and she is wonderful! Sara is super attentive but still down-to-earth and has helped guide and facilitate my mental health journey in a way that best fits my needs. The front desk staff is exceptional and always makes me feel welcome when I arrive - Davya is very pleasant and positive every time I visit. Highly recommend Roots Behavioral and Ms. Burgess if you're in a place to prioritize your mental health!
Megan Wiley
Aug 13, 2021
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Two/three years ago this place was amazing. Then they stopped calling me back, telling me my insurance wasn't accepted. I moved away for a bit...and called today to make an appointment but to ensure they take my insurance because last time they just never called me back. She said someone will call soon. Nope. I get a message telling me they refuse to treat me again because I was discharged from their office. Fine. Thanks for the great customer service. 👍
Pamela
Nov 18, 2019
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I'm shocked at the ratings Roots Behavioral Health is receiving here. They are by far the BEST at what they do in my opinion....
I have been Dr. Turnipseed's patient at Roots Behavioral Health for a number of years now and he's remarkable. I literally witnessed this office blow up in size & expand over time to something impressive.
When I 1st started seeing Dr. Turnipseed he had a nice little office by Seton Main. Roots Behavioral Health was flourishing & in need of an office that they could continuously expand, so he moved to a very nice building on South IH-35 near Oltorf. I'm guessing it has
I have been Dr. Turnipseed's patient at Roots Behavioral Health for a number of years now and he's remarkable. I literally witnessed this office blow up in size & expand over time to something impressive.
When I 1st started seeing Dr. Turnipseed he had a nice little office by Seton Main. Roots Behavioral Health was flourishing & in need of an office that they could continuously expand, so he moved to a very nice building on South IH-35 near Oltorf. I'm guessing it has
