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Take Root Therapy September Newsletter

September 24, 2026

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

We understand high-functioning anxiety, volunteer at Fern Park & the LA River, and Porchfest LA! A Letter From Our Founder Dear reader, Have you made it through September intact? Because, borrowing from lingo I picked up from my favorite reality dating shows, I’m cooked (am I using this right?). September kicked my ass. So much to organize, so much work to do, so much going…

Man with his hands on his temples as he looks at laptop with notebook beside it managing high-functioning anxiety

What Is High-Functioning Anxiety?: When Anxiety Doesn’t Look Like Anxiety

September 24, 2026

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, depression, family dynamics, poor self-esteem, self-care, trauma therapy, work stress

I have had moments when my anxiety peaks and makes it hard for me to tend to my responsibilities or spend time with the people I love. I remember one panic attack when I was scheduled to take my kid out for a bike ride. My stomach was in knots the whole time, I felt sick to my stomach, and was anywhere but present while…

Take Root Therapy August Newsletter

August 26, 2026

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

We learn to take care of ourselves, combat loneliness, and feed families while enjoying a night out! A Letter From Our Founder Dear reader, Since I last wrote you, I got a rare stretch of days with more breathing room. My kids went to sleepaway camp for the first time ever, and in between traveling to visit family and getting them ready for school, I…

Person in medical scrubs resting on a couch, learning to practice self-care.

Why Is Self-Care So Hard for High Achievers?: Learning to Listen to and Care for Your Body

August 25, 2026

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

I grew up with two immigrant parents who seemed to live to work. I can’t speak to who they could have been if they hadn’t immigrated to the United States and specifically to West Los Angeles, where they were surrounded by wealth and always trying to keep up. But I can share that my father was often up before 5 am to head to the…

Take Root Therapy July Newsletter

July 30, 2026

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

We talk about supporting teens through social struggles, clean up West Hollywood, and learn about coffin-lying. A Letter From Our Founder Dear reader, I am writing to you from a hotel bed, while on a trip to visit family. These trips usually serve as a reset button for me. I really value opportunities to be more present with my kids, who it seems I hardly…

How to Tell If Your Teen Is Struggling Socially (Not Just Being a Teenager)

July 30, 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,

Most of us can remember struggling through adolescence, and those are definitely years that I am glad to have survived and left behind. When I was in high school, my parents were struggling financially, my father was in poor health, and my family was seemingly always in crisis. I was confused about my sexuality and my classes felt impossible. It all hit me, and hard,…

Take Root Therapy June Newsletter

June 20, 2026

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

We learn about trauma-informed therapy, visit the Los Angeles community fridges, and avoid awkward small talk. A Letter From Our Founder Dear reader, Summer in Los Angeles is officially here (or it will be this weekend), and the sun is not messing around. There is a part of me that is ready to slow down, and another part that is apparently not getting the memo.…

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

June 16, 2026

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 May Newsletter

June 2, 2026

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

We learn to be curious about our anger, revamp Pershing Square, and get ready for Love Island. A Letter From Our Founder Dear reader, May has been a lot. I don’t mean that dramatically, I mean it in the way that parents of school-age children will probably recognize immediately. The end of the year requests, the performances, the parties, the feelings. All of it landing…

Take Root Therapy April Newsletter

April 27, 2026

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

We talk about forgiveness, volunteer with the LGBT Center, and learn how to create emotional boundaries in relationships. A Letter From Our Founder Dear reader, I just returned from two weeks away with my family, and it was exactly what I needed. Time that moved slowly. Books that I read from start to finish. And mornings without an agenda. Having my children’s undivided attention and…

Take Root Therapy March Newsletter

March 17, 2026

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

We discuss why therapy works for chronic pain, make candles with CHIRLA, and learn about the benefits of daydreaming. A Letter From Our Founder Dear reader, I’ll be honest with you, this month has been a hard one for me. As an Iranian American with family in the Middle East, I have been watching the news with a heaviness that doesn’t leave when I close…

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…

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