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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.

03/08/2026

Today we’re celebrating the women who inspire, lead, and uplift the people around them every day.

At Root to Rise, we’re incredibly grateful for the women on our team whose compassion, wisdom, and dedication shape the care we provide to our clients and our community. Their commitment to supporting others through growth, healing, and self-discovery is at the heart of everything we do.

We’re honored to work alongside such thoughtful, talented, and caring women and to witness the impact they make each day.

✨ Today and every day, we celebrate the strength and contributions of women everywhere.

03/05/2026

Hearing how therapy supports couples through difficult moments is something we never take for granted.

“I’m so grateful for Megan and the role she played in helping my boyfriend and I navigate some of the most challenging moments in our relationship. She created a safe, supportive space where we both felt truly heard and understood. Her guidance, patience, and insight helped us communicate more honestly, work through our differences, and grow closer as a couple. Because of her support, we’ve learned healthier ways to show up for each other and build a stronger foundation together.

We’re incredibly thankful for her care and wisdom.”

Couples therapy can offer a space to slow down, rebuild understanding, and learn new ways of communicating with care and clarity. We’re honored to support couples as they strengthen their relationships and grow together.

If you’re curious about working with Megan or learning more about our couples therapy offerings, you can schedule a complimentary consultation through the link in our bio.

03/02/2026

March often marks a shift.

Longer days. Softer air. Subtle signs of growth returning.

Renewal doesn’t have to mean dramatic change. It can be quiet. Intentional. Rooted in noticing what’s ready to emerge and what no longer needs to be carried.

These prompts are an invitation to reflect on where you are and what this next season might hold.

Save this post and come back to one prompt at a time.

🌿 Growth doesn’t have to be rushed to be real.

02/27/2026

Ever think that the parts of you that you label as “bad”are actually showing up to protect you?

In Internal Family Systems, we don’t label parts of you as bad.

The anxious part.
The numbing part.
The critical part.
The part that wants to go back.

Each developed for a reason.

In her recent blog post, Ali Eagle, AMFT, explores how IFS helps us move from fighting these parts to listening to them and how healing happens when the Self steps in as conductor.

If you’re curious about parts work and how it applies to everyday situations and deeper trauma, the full blog is available through the link in our bio.

02/26/2026

Have you ever ended a relationship and felt grief, relief, doubt, fear, and empowerment… all within the same hour?

It can feel confusing. Like something must be wrong because the emotions contradict each other.

In Internal Family Systems (IFS), we understand this differently. We all have inner “parts,” each with its own voice, perspective, and intention. Some parts protect. Some carry pain. Some try to numb. None of them are random.

In her recent blog post, Ali Eagle, AMFT, explains how these parts function like instruments in an orchestra — each with its own melody, all guided by the Self as conductor.

The goal isn’t to silence the loud instruments. It’s to hear them and bring them into harmony.

Read the full blog: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2026/the-inner-orchestra-of-parts

02/24/2026

Many people use shame and guilt interchangeably, but they have very different emotional impacts.

Guilt can guide growth and repair. Shame often keeps people stuck in self-criticism and disconnection.

In Lauren David's recent blog post, we explore how these emotions develop, how they shape your inner dialogue, and what it looks like to work with them in therapy.

If you’ve ever struggled with harsh self-talk or felt defined by a mistake, this conversation may offer clarity!

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

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

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11600 Washington Place, Suite 204
Los Angeles, CA
90066

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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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