Root & Rise Clinical Specialists

Root & Rise Clinical Specialists Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is a boutique psychotherapy practice co-founded by Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R and Julie Stark, LCSW. Insurance Not Accepted.
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Trauma-informed therapy and intentional private-pay care. Clinical foundation of Limitless Integrative Wellness. We provide comprehensive, holistic, and compassionate mental health care tailored to your unique needs. With over 20 years of combined experience, our dedicated team prioritizes your mental well-being, offering personalized and empathetic support every step of the way. Our team includes

highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs), working collaboratively under expert supervision to ensure the highest standards of care. LCSWs offer advanced therapy services, supervision, and training, while LMSWs provide thoughtful, responsive support—all within a coordinated, client-focused model.

04/30/2026

We said “don’t call us”… and we weren’t entirely kidding.

Because not every therapy practice is built for everyone.

At Root & Rise, we’re intentional about who we work with and how we work.

We’re not high volume.
We’re not quick fixes.
We’re not checkbox care.

We’re curated, clinician-guided, results-driven therapy.

And yes, while the work we do is deep, meaningful, and often serious…we also believe you have to be able to laugh at yourself sometimes.

Even in the middle of heavy days. Especially then.

So if you’re looking to skim the surface…
Yeah, don’t call us.

But if you’re ready for depth, real work, and a space that can hold both the hard and the human?

📞 Then you should probably ignore what I said.

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04/29/2026

Unpopular opinion: Therapy isn’t for ‘broken’ people.

Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t believe in it.

They avoid it because they’re used to functioning well enough to get by.

High-functioning doesn’t mean well.
It means practiced.

At Root & Rise, we don’t do surface-level work. We take a curated, intentional approach to therapy that actually creates change, not just temporary relief.

Because mental health isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong.” It’s about understanding what’s been running the show.

📍NY | FL | CT | MA (in-person + telehealth)
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You can be healed…and still feel something.Let’s clear this up:Healing does not mean you become untouchable.It means you...
04/28/2026

You can be healed…
and still feel something.

Let’s clear this up:

Healing does not mean you become untouchable.
It means you’re no longer hijacked.

There’s a difference between:
🔹 “This still feels tender.”
and
🔸 “I am completely dysregulated and unsafe.”

One is scar tissue.
The other is an open wound.

When trauma is integrated:
• The charge is lower
• The reaction is proportional
• You have choice
• You recover faster

Sensitivity isn’t proof you failed.
It’s proof you stayed open instead of shutting down.

And that takes strength.

If this hits, save it.
If someone needs it, send it.

If you’re ready to build regulation without losing your depth.

Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is here.

📍 NY | FL
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🎙 Licensed 2 Spill for real conversations about healing, patterns, and nervous system work

Everyone wants change, until it requires doing things differently.That’s where most people get stuck.Because real growth...
04/28/2026

Everyone wants change, until it requires doing things differently.

That’s where most people get stuck.

Because real growth doesn’t come from doing it perfectly…it comes from interrupting patterns you’ve repeated for years.

Therapy isn’t about getting it “right.”
It’s about getting honest.

• noticing what’s not working
• tolerating discomfort instead of avoiding it
• choosing differently—even when it feels unfamiliar

That’s the work.

At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, we focus on depth, not surface.
Because awareness without action doesn’t create change.

This is Mental Wealth Care™, intentional, challenging, and actually transformative.

If this resonates, you’re already starting the work.

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📍 NY | FL | CT | MA
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04/28/2026

There’s a reason we built Root & Rise Clinical Specialists the way we did.

Not fast.
Not high-volume.
Not designed to “scale” at the expense of care.

What you see here isn’t just a moment, it’s a reflection of how we think about the work:

Depth matters.
Foundation matters.
Who you trust with your mind matters.

We didn’t build this to look like every other practice.

We built it for people who are ready for something more intentional.

If that’s you, you’ll feel the difference.

📍 Serving NY • FL • MA • CT
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When we built Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, it wasn’t meant to be another high-volume therapy practice.It was built ...
04/25/2026

When we built Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, it wasn’t meant to be another high-volume therapy practice.

It was built intentionally.

The vision was simple but powerful: create a clinical environment where therapists have the space, training, and support to do meaningful, specialized work, and where clients receive thoughtful care from the very beginning.

Too often in our field, therapy is treated like a system of appointments.

At Root & Rise, we see it differently.

We believe in Mental Wealth Care™, therapy as an intentional investment in the quality of your life.

An investment in:

• emotional resilience
• healthier relationships
• deeper self-understanding
• sustainable personal growth

That philosophy shapes everything we do.

From the clinicians we bring into the practice, to the way we match clients, to the level of care we strive to provide.

Root & Rise was built with purpose, and that intention continues to guide the work every day.

What does “investing in your mental health” mean to you? 👇

🌿 Root & Rise Clinical Specialists

📍 Offices in NY & FL
💻 Telehealth available

Licensed in:
NY • CT • FL • MA

Learn more through the link in bio.










People often assume therapy works because of techniques or strategies.But research consistently shows something else:The...
04/23/2026

People often assume therapy works because of techniques or strategies.

But research consistently shows something else:

The therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful outcomes.

When the relationship between client and therapist is built on:

• trust
• safety
• consistency
• emotional attunement

the work can go deeper.

A strong therapeutic relationship allows clients to explore difficult experiences, challenge long-standing patterns, and move toward meaningful change.

At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, we prioritize thoughtful therapist matching because the right relationship creates the conditions where real transformation can happen.

Therapy isn’t just about the method.

It’s about the connection that makes the work possible.

What do you think makes a therapist feel like the “right fit”? 👇
🌿 Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
📍 Offices in NY & FL
💻 Telehealth available

Licensed in:
NY • CT • FL • MA

Learn more through the link in bio.










Most people invest in their physical health.They invest in their careers.They invest in their financial future.But far f...
04/23/2026

Most people invest in their physical health.

They invest in their careers.

They invest in their financial future.

But far fewer people think about investing in their mental wealth.

Your mind influences everything in your life:

• how you handle stress
• how you build relationships
• how you make decisions
• how you recover from challenges

Therapy isn’t only about fixing problems.

It can also be an intentional investment in emotional strength, clarity, and resilience over time.

At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, we talk about Mental Wealth Care™, the idea that supporting your mental and emotional well-being is one of the most important long-term investments you can make.

Because just like financial wealth…

Mental wealth compounds over time.

Do you see therapy as something for crisis moments, or as a long-term investment in your life? 👇

🌿 Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
📍 Offices in NY & FL
💻 Telehealth available

Licensed in:
NY • CT • FL • MA

Learn more through the link in bio.










Earth Day is a reminder of something simple but powerful:Human beings were never meant to exist entirely indoors, in con...
04/22/2026

Earth Day is a reminder of something simple but powerful:

Human beings were never meant to exist entirely indoors, in constant stimulation, under artificial light and endless stress.

Our nervous systems regulate through rhythm, sunlight, movement, and nature.

Research consistently shows that spending time outdoors can:

• reduce stress hormones
• improve mood and emotional regulation
• support cognitive functioning
• increase feelings of calm and connection

At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, we often remind clients that healing doesn’t only happen in the therapy room.

Sometimes it starts with small, grounding moments outside.

A walk.
Fresh air.
Sunlight on your face.
Your feet on the earth.

These simple experiences can help the mind and body reconnect to the stability we’re wired for.

Today is a good reminder to step outside and give your nervous system a moment to reset.

🌿 Happy Earth Day from Root & Rise.

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04/21/2026

The therapy landscape has changed, a lot.

Since COVID, we’ve seen the rise of large telehealth platforms, corporate therapy apps, and high-volume group practices.

And to be clear, this shift brought real benefits.
More access.
Lower barriers.
More people entering therapy for the first time.

That matters.

But there’s also a side of these models that often goes unspoken.

Fast matching.
Limited screening.
High clinician caseloads.
Less flexibility in how care is delivered.

That doesn’t automatically mean the care is wrong.
But it does mean the experience is different.

At its core, therapy is relational.
And when systems scale quickly, depth, privacy, and thoughtful pairing can get lost.

This isn’t about criticism, it’s about awareness.

Because when you understand how therapy is structured, you can choose what actually fits you.

If this resonates:

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Finding a therapist isn’t just about availability.The right match can completely change the therapy experience.Thoughtfu...
04/20/2026

Finding a therapist isn’t just about availability.

The right match can completely change the therapy experience.

Thoughtful therapist matching considers:

• the client’s clinical needs
• therapeutic modality and training
• personality fit and communication style
• the therapist’s level of experience with specific issues

When the match is right, therapy often feels:

✔ safer
✔ more productive
✔ more focused
✔ more transformative

At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, we take time to thoughtfully match clients with clinicians whose expertise and approach align with their needs.

Because effective therapy isn’t about seeing the next available provider.

It’s about finding the right therapeutic partnership.

Have you ever experienced the difference between a good therapist match and the wrong one? 👇

🌿 Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
📍 Offices in NY & FL
💻 Telehealth available

Licensed in:
NY • CT • FL • MA

Learn more through the link in bio.










Many people start therapy by looking for someone they simply “feel comfortable with.”Comfort matters.But what often dete...
04/20/2026

Many people start therapy by looking for someone they simply “feel comfortable with.”

Comfort matters.

But what often determines whether therapy is truly effective is clinical specialization.

Different concerns require different therapeutic approaches.

Trauma, attachment patterns, anxiety disorders, relational dynamics, and nervous system regulation all respond best to specific modalities and training.

The right therapeutic approach can completely change how quickly and effectively the work progresses.

At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, we prioritize clinicians with specialized training so treatment can be intentional, targeted, and effective from the start.

Because therapy isn’t just about having someone to talk to.

It’s about working with someone who understands how to guide the process.

🌿 Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
📍 Offices in NY & FL
💻 Telehealth available

Licensed in:
NY • CT • FL • MA

Learn more through the link in bio.

Have you ever heard of therapy modalities before starting therapy, or did you learn about them later? 👇










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5301 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL
33487

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Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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