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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…

Flowers held over a person's shoulder in what looks like a self-embrace to reflect learning how to forgive

What Is Forgiveness and Why Does It Matter for Your Mental Health?

April 27, 2026

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

Running a business has taught me things I never expected to learn about myself, and not the things you might think. Yes, I’ve navigated the learning curve of marketing, profit and loss statements, and building a website from scratch. I once spent months dealing with a legal threat after using a photo without permission, and I settled in a way that still stings a little…

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…

Can Therapy Help With Chronic Pain? What the Research Shows and Why Therapy for Chronic Pain Helps

March 17, 2026

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

When my older brother was in his last year of college, he developed a condition where he would break out in intense, painful hives whenever he was excited or stressed, when it was hot outside, when he was exercising, or even when he stepped into a hot shower. I watched as it turned his life upside down. He had been struggling with depression before college,…

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

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

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

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

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…

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