Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness

01/14/2026

“Being in isolation,” James said, “is not the move right now.”

“Marlee James, the CEO and owner of the Black mental health practice Reviving Roots,said programming such as a “Black in America” support group is going ahead as planned. Reviving Roots, which James explained was founded in response to the “historical trauma caused by white supremacy,” has and will continue to host educational events for clients, including the “Peace and Power” community safety series that includes deescalation and self-defense training.”

Advocates say the shooting and ICE enforcement action is yet another traumatic event affecting people's mental health.

01/10/2026

We checked in with our staff because this is what we do around here.
We’re a healing space, and when things feel heavy out in the world, we don’t pretend it’s not happening. We slow down, we tell the truth, and we take care of each other.
Even in the middle of all this — state violence, noise, uncertainty — we’re still here, still tending, still choosing community.

And special thank you to Ro, our former Admin intern turned volunteer, who put this video together with so much care.

01/09/2026

Y’all, it’s a lot right now.

So we’re opening the space. A Place to Land is a soft drop-in for rest, gentle movement, journaling, coloring, snacks, and tea. You’re welcome anytime 10am–1pm (mindful motion at 12pm).

This is a Black-centered space — please hold that with care.

If you need somewhere to be for a bit, we got you.

01/08/2026

Let’s be real: pretending this is normal isn’t honest. What we’re witnessing is state-sanctioned violence, justified through power and fear — and our bodies know exactly what that does. Staying connected, rather than isolated or silent, is part of how we take care of ourselves right now.

12/12/2025

Bria, our Clinical Director, said something that stuck with me: we can name what we’re doing as an organization, but we also need to name what might actually support people right now. So this post is for that.

With ICE showing up more openly and the government using fear and punishment to gain power, a lot of us are feeling activated. That’s not a personal failure — it’s our bodies responding to real harm. When we say stay grounded, we don’t mean stay calm. We mean stay connected to your experience so you can protect yourself, care for your people, and move with intention.

We’re holding this with you.

12/11/2025

These stories are painful and real, and we’re not looking away. We’re holding safety, practicing care, and staying rooted in our love for this community. We got us.

12/06/2025

For the Black healers who keep everyone else standing…we’re creating something weekly, grounding, and intentional — just for you.
Save this. Share it.
More info is coming.

12/04/2025

Alysha Price showing love. Community be communitying. Grateful for folks like who lift our work even when we’re not there to hear it. 🥺🥰

12/01/2025

This work touches the body and the nervous system — so every session includes grounding and emotional support.

Meet Matt Gentles, MA, therapist at Reviving Roots.

Matt will be present for all six workshops to:
• support emotional processing
• help regulate the nervous system
• offer grounding when things get intense

Because empowerment without regulation isn’t wellness.
Limited sliding scale spots.
🔗 Register: www.reviving-roots.com/peaceandpower

11/28/2025

Safety is wellness — and we built a whole series to help you feel it in your body.
Peace & Power is open for registration.
Register at reviving-roots.com/peaceandpower.

11/28/2025

Meet Alex Mingus — our lead facilitator for Peace & Power.

Activist. Father. Community safety educator.

Alex teaches safety through care, not fear. Through responsibility, not ego.

He’ll guide us through:
• situational awareness
• trauma-informed Permit to Carry
• firearm care + dry fire practice

This series isn’t about panic.
It’s about peace, agency, and choice.
🔗 Save your spot — sliding scale is limited. www.reviving-roots.com/peaceandpower

11/19/2025

Reviving Roots is at Collective Sum! It’s Day 2 and we’re learning, growing and resting in community. ✨🤎