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We help our clients release painful patterns in love, and create healthy and thriving relationships.

We believe that healthy relationships start with you, and we are here to help you create relationships and a life that you love.

02/20/2026

Guilt can be uncomfortable, but it’s often productive. It helps us recognize when we’ve hurt someone and motivates repair.

Shame, on the other hand, lingers. It loops. It turns one moment into a global statement about who you are.

Instead of thinking, I handled that poorly,
shame shifts it to, I always ruin things.

This subtle shift has a big emotional impact.

In Lauren David's recent blog post, she breaks down how shame and guilt differ, how they show up internally, and why shame can feel so heavy and hard to move through.

Understanding the difference can be the first step toward self-compassion.

You can read the full blog here: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2025/shame-vs-guilt

02/19/2026

There’s a powerful difference between shame and guilt, even though they often feel intertwined.

Guilt says, I made a mistake.
Shame says, I am the mistake.

One invites repair. The other attacks identity.

When shame takes over, it doesn’t just focus on behavior. It tells a story about who you are at your core. And that story can quietly shape how you show up in relationships, conflict, and even self-talk.

In Lauren David's recent blog post, she explores how shame and guilt operate differently in the nervous system and why understanding the distinction matters for healing.

If you’ve ever struggled with harsh inner criticism or lingering self-blame, this conversation may resonate.

Read the full post: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2025/shame-vs-guilt

02/18/2026

There’s something powerful about feeling supported in a way that makes you want to come back.

Therapy isn’t just about working through challenges. It’s about experiencing a space where you feel heard, understood, and able to grow at your own pace.

We’re honored to walk alongside our clients through meaningful change and to create a process that feels thoughtful, steady, and supportive from beginning to end.

If you’ve been considering starting therapy, we invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation through the link in our bio to see if Root to Rise Therapy is the right fit for you.

✨ Healing is a journey you don’t have to navigate alone.

02/12/2026

Have you ever felt uneasy in a relationship that was actually healthy?

That feeling of waiting for the other shoe to drop, pulling away when things get closer, or questioning why calm feels so uncomfortable is more common than most people realize.

In her recent blog post, Helene Bringsli, LMFT, explains why these reactions are often your nervous system responding to unfamiliar safety, not a sign that something is wrong with you or the relationship.

If you’ve ever wondered why healthy love feels harder than it “should,” this blog may help it make sense.

Read the full post: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2026/when-healthy-love-feels-unsafe

02/11/2026

When you’re used to intensity, unpredictability, or emotional ups and downs, steadiness can feel strange or even uncomfortable.

You might mistrust kindness.
Question consistency.
Or feel like stability must come with a hidden cost.

That doesn’t mean you’re incapable of a healthy relationship. It means your nervous system hasn’t had enough practice with safety yet.

In her recent blog post, Helene Bringsli, LMFT, breaks down why the body often chooses familiarity over actual safety and how these reactions are rooted in attachment and nervous system patterns, not flaws.

If this resonates, the full blog is available here: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2026/when-healthy-love-feels-unsafe

02/10/2026

It’s confusing when something feels good on paper but your body feels tense, guarded, or on edge.

You might find yourself bracing for something to go wrong, questioning the connection, or pulling back just as things get closer. And then wondering, Why am I like this?

You’re not broken. And it’s not a sign the relationship is wrong.

In her recent blog post, Helene Bringsli, LMFT, explains why this reaction is actually a very normal nervous system response when your past relationships were inconsistent, emotionally unsafe, or unpredictable.

Your body isn’t sabotaging you. It’s protecting you based on what it learned before.

Read the full blog through the link below to understand what’s happening and how safety can start to feel safe again.

https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2026/when-healthy-love-feels-unsafe

02/07/2026

Relationships can bring up old patterns, even when something finally feels good.

Many people come to relationship counseling not because something is “wrong,” but because they want to understand themselves better, feel more secure, and protect the connection they’ve worked so hard to build.

If you’ve noticed reactivity, fear of abandonment, difficulty trusting, or worries that your past might follow you into the present, you’re not alone. These experiences are more common than we realize and they don’t mean you’re incapable of a healthy relationship.

Relationship counseling can help you make sense of what’s coming up, strengthen emotional awareness, and build connection rooted in safety and understanding.

If you’re curious about exploring relationship counseling, we invite you to book a complimentary consultation through the link in our bio to learn more about our offerings.

✨ Healthy relationships are something you can learn and grow into.

02/05/2026

When communication breaks down, it can feel isolating and overwhelming, especially in the relationship that matters most.

Couples therapy isn’t about placing blame or deciding who’s right or wrong. It’s about slowing down, creating safety, and learning new ways to understand one another with clarity and care.

We’re honored to support couples as they rebuild connection, strengthen communication, and move forward together with intention.

If you and your partner are navigating challenges and want to learn more about our couples therapy offerings, we invite you to book a complimentary consultation call through the link in our bio to see if Root to Rise Therapy may be the right fit for you.

✨ You don’t have to navigate this alone.

02/03/2026

As we enter February, love is everywhere.🤍

We talk a lot about romantic relationships, friendships, partnerships, and marriages and those connections are deeply meaningful. But beneath all of them is one relationship that shapes every other: the relationship you have with yourself.

Self-love isn’t about perfection or constant confidence. It’s about how you speak to yourself when things feel hard. It’s how you respond to your own needs, emotions, and boundaries with care rather than criticism.

These mantras are an invitation to gently turn inward this month and reflect on how you’re showing up for yourself.

Save this post, return to it throughout February, or choose one mantra to sit with each week.

✨ The way you love yourself matters.

01/28/2026

Healing often begins with understanding.

When anxiety is met with curiosity, care, and the right tools, it can become something that feels more manageable and less overwhelming. Therapy isn’t about eliminating discomfort overnight, it’s about building insight, resilience, and new ways of relating to what you’re experiencing.

We’re honored to support clients as they do the meaningful work of growth, reflection, and change. The process isn’t always easy, but it can be deeply empowering.

If you’re navigating anxiety and looking for support, we invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation through the link in our bio to explore whether Root to Rise Therapy may be a supportive fit for you.

01/27/2026

There are so many myths about therapy and we hear them all the time.

Questions like: Am I “bad enough” for therapy? Shouldn’t I feel better right away? Does this mean something is wrong with me? are incredibly common and completely understandable.

Much of what we see in media or hear culturally can create unrealistic expectations about what therapy is supposed to look like. In reality, therapy is a collaborative, human process that unfolds over time and looks different for everyone.

This carousel highlights a few of the misconceptions we’re asked about most often, and why therapy is less about quick fixes or having all the answers and more about understanding, support, and meaningful growth.

If you’ve ever hesitated to start therapy because of something you believed about it, you’re not alone.

✨ What other therapy myths would you like us to talk about? Comment below or send us a DM!

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11600 Washington Place, Suite 204
Los Angeles, CA
90066

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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