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What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy and How Do You Know If It’s Right for You?: Understanding Trauma Informed Therapy

June 16, 2026

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, communication challenges, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, depression, depression therapy, family challenges, family dynamics, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges, , trauma, trauma therapy

I saw my first therapist when I was a child, and have seen close to a dozen since. In Los Angeles, there’s no shortage of them, and while I was fortunate to work with some who were genuinely helpful, I’ve also had my share of experiences that were, at best, unhelpful and at worst, harmful. Therapists are human. We make mistakes, we miss things, and…

Take Root Therapy February Newsletter

February 24, 2026

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, coping patterns, depression, depression therapy, family challenges, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges, self-care, self-image, , trauma, trauma therapy

We learn about EMDR, mentor our youth, and develop skills for unwinding after work. A Letter From Our Founder Hi there, We made it through another month. Maybe you celebrated Valentine’s Day, maybe you let it pass quietly. The Lunar New Year came and went too (I celebrated, and I’m holding onto the hope that it means some good change is on the way). And…

What Is EMDR Therapy?: A Los Angeles Therapist Explains How It Works and What to Expect

February 24, 2026

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, communication challenges, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, depression, depression therapy, relationship challenges, self-care, , trauma, trauma therapy

I learned about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) long before I ever experienced it. People described it almost reverently, as a kind of last resort that actually worked, something that helped people recover when other approaches hadn’t. Of course I was curious. It took me years to fully understand how much of what I was struggling with was rooted in trauma, so I didn’t…

Take Root Therapy January Newsletter

February 2, 2026

We talk about emotion dysregulation, raise funds for our beloved immigrant communities, and learn tools for soothing nighttime anxiety. A Letter From Our Founder Hi reader, It’s hard to know where to start this letter. I feel myself being pulled in so many directions, and that’s become more and more common these days. I want to offer you comfort and hope. I want to sit…

What Is Emotional Dysregulation? Signs, Causes, and Tools That Actually Work When You Feel Out of Control

January 29, 2026

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, burnout, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, depression, depression therapy, relationship challenges, self-care, , trauma, trauma therapy

Yesterday morning, my daughter and I were running late to school. Again. The crosswalk light was blinking as we approached the busy intersection near our home in Los Angeles, and she started to dart across the street. “I don’t want to be late!” she yelled over her shoulder. My body reacted before my brain caught up. My heart lurched, my breath caught, and I screamed…

Take Root Therapy December Newsletter

December 18, 2025

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We explore the link between emotional spending and mental health, give back in Venice, and consider how to skip the holidays altogether. A Letter From Our Founder Hi there, I wish I could sit across from you and ask how you’re feeling, really feeling, right now. Because this month has been heavy, on top of a long and heavy year. We are holding a lot…

Why We Keep Buying Things: Emotional Spending, Impulse Shopping, and Mental Health

December 18, 2025

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, coping patterns, depression, depression therapy, poor self-esteem, self-care, self-image, , trauma, trauma therapy

I love stuff. I love buying things, decorating my home, adorning myself with jewelry. I’m delighted by a new outfit, and few things bring me as much joy as snagging something I’ve been coveting on sale. I grew up with a mother who dragged me to yard sales and estate sales every weekend. As a small child, this wasn’t exactly how I wanted to spend…

Take Root Therapy November Newsletter

November 28, 2025

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We learn about anxiety and depression, donate clothes to unhoused neighbors, and talk about regression during the holidays. A Letter From Our Founder Hi there, It’s the day after Thanksgiving. Some of you may have celebrated yesterday, others may not have observed the holiday at all, and plenty of folks have understandably complicated feelings about it, regardless. However you moved through yesterday, I hope you…

Anxiety vs. Depression: What’s the Difference? Can You Have Both?

November 28, 2025

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, communication challenges, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, depression, depression therapy, family dynamics, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges, self-care, self-image, , trauma, trauma therapy

I’m no stranger to depression or anxiety, and have been managing both for the duration of my adult life. Depression, I’ve known since adolescence. I was a tween when my critical inner voice got louder and louder, when I would struggle to get out of bed, and when I would find myself thinking about dying far more than I now know is normal. I may…

Take Root Therapy October Newsletter

October 28, 2025

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We learn about OCD, feed Los Angeles, and develop tools to manage social anxiety. A Letter From Our Founder Hi there, I know that shock around the passage of time is a trope, but I’m going to say it anyway: I truly can’t believe that Halloween is just days away, and the holidays seem to be racing towards me. I’m both excited (I’ve said it before,…

What Is OCD? Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Beyond the Myths

October 28, 2025

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, coping patterns, relationship challenges, self-care,

After my second child was born, I began experiencing disturbing, intrusive images: vivid scenes of dropping her as I climbed the stairs, or her stroller breaking free and rolling into traffic. The thoughts felt so real that my body would flood with panic. I didn’t know what to do with the terror these images brought, so I developed strategies: I walked impossibly slowly up the…

Take Root Therapy September Newsletter

September 30, 2025

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, coping patterns, depression, depression therapy, self-care, , trauma, trauma therapy

We process suicide grief, support women and families, and craft with nature. A Letter From Our Founder Hi reader, I just wrapped up a weekend conference on group psychotherapy, and I’m still carrying the warmth of it with me. For two days, I felt seen and stretched, and this all happened 10 minutes from our office in Los Angeles. I was challenged and supported in…

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