29/10/2026
🌟 EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT | KAISERSLAUTERN ARMY HEALTH CLINIC 🌟
The Kaiserslautern Army Health Clinic is proud to kick off our Employee Highlight Series by recognizing our Embedded Mental Health Counselor, Mr. Roots!
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Mr. Roots provides individual 30-minute appointments to help patients manage behavioral health concerns, including adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, and marital problems. He also supports patients managing health conditions with behavioral components, such as to***co use, weight management, chronic pain, and insomnia. Through these appointments, patients learn practical skills they can use at home to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
One thing patients may not realize is that the Defense Health Agency’s Primary Care–Mental Health Integration (PC-MHI) program brings mental health professionals directly into primary care clinics. The program provides evidence-based assessment, treatment, prevention, and management of mental health concerns and health conditions influenced by biopsychosocial factors. Unlike traditional outpatient mental health services at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), PC-MHI focuses on brief interventions and solution-focused therapies. The program is relatively new and continues to expand across DHA primary care clinics.
When asked what he enjoys most about working at the Kleber Clinic, Mr. Roots shared that he values helping patients and their families work through stressful and challenging situations, build resilience, and hopefully live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Outside of work, Mr. Roots is the proud father of a U.S. Navy veteran and Howard University graduate. He is also a cat dad, certified yoga instructor, and fitness enthusiast. He enjoys taking a big trip each year for his birthday and plans to spend New Year’s Eve at a weeklong silent meditation retreat—with no talking, television, or phones!
To schedule an appointment with Mr. Roots at the Kleber Clinic, call the Appointment Line at 06371-9464-5762.
