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Take Root Therapy February Newsletter

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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Take Root Therapy January Newsletter

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 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…
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Take Root Therapy December Newsletter

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

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

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…
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Take Root Therapy August Newsletter

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We tackle back-to-school anxiety, make art, and rediscover the joy of reading. A Letter From Our Founder Dear friends, Another month has come and gone, and for my family, that means the school year has officially started (even though it’s still August, which makes little sense to me). My family spent some time vacationing on the east coast right before the school year started, and…
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Take Root Therapy July Newsletter

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, burnout, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, depression, depression therapy, grief counseling, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges, , work stress
We consider the impact stress has on our mental health, offer support during ICE raids, and build a support system without a traditional family structure. A Letter From Our Founder   Dear friends, I’ve been thinking a lot about stress lately. Not just as a therapist, but as someone living through these times alongside all of you. The ongoing ICE raids here in Los Angeles…
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Take Root Therapy May Newsletter

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, communication challenges, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, depression, family challenges, family dynamics, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges, , trauma, trauma therapy
We manage the urge to people please, tend to the land, and celebrate PRIDE. A Letter From Our Founder   Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend a retreat that was held right at home in Los Angeles. It was something I’d really been looking forward to. I went in hoping to slow down and reconnect with myself. And I did, eventually. But it took…
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Why Is It So Hard To Set Boundaries?: Understanding People-Pleasing and Learning to Honor Your Own Needs

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, communication challenges, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, depression therapy, family challenges, family dynamics, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges, , trauma, trauma therapy
I recently made the difficult decision to assert a boundary with my family while they were here visiting us in Los Angeles, knowing it might not go over well. I communicated it with as much care as I could and felt pretty good about it—until I got a phone call from my mother a couple of days later. She told me how hurt people felt…
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Take Root Therapy April Newsletter

anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy, boundaries, communication challenges, coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, family challenges, family dynamics, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges, , trauma, trauma therapy
We understand what it means to be emotionally unavailable, paint the park, and learn about ecological grief. A Letter From Our Founder   This past week, I felt like I was finally coming up for air. There’s no need to rehash how challenging 2025 has been—between the fires, the devastating chaos of the new administration, and the demands of caring for my children and aging…
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