About - Rooted Integrative Therapy

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Rooted Integrative Therapy

At Rooted Integrative Therapy, we offer a compassionate, grounded space where healing is both evidence-based and holistic. Our work integrates research-supported approaches with a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, recognizing that lasting change happens when we address both the psychological and emotional layers of experience. We specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges by supporting nervous system regulation, building self-awareness, and fostering meaningful, sustainable growth. Our approach is collaborative, honoring your unique story while guiding you toward greater balance, resilience, and connection within yourself and your life

My Story · The Roots

Why I Became a Therapist

I didn’t choose this path by accident — my work as a trauma-informed therapist is deeply rooted in both my professional training and my lived experience. As a refugee, I have known what it means to be uprooted, to navigate unfamiliar systems, and to rebuild a sense of safety and identity in a new place. The devastating war of 2020 in Armenia further deepened my understanding of collective trauma — the kind that lives not only in individuals, but in families, communities, and generations.

Rooted in Lived Experience

As a refugee who lived through the war of 2020 in Armenia, I understand firsthand what it means to be uprooted. These experiences shaped how I see people — not as problems to fix, but as individuals carrying stories, survival, and deep resilience.

Trauma-Informed Care

I understand both personally and professionally how trauma impacts the nervous system, relationships, and one’s sense of self. My approach is grounded in evidence, compassion, and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey toward healing.

Healing & Wholeness

Healing is not about erasing what has happened — it is about creating space for integration, meaning, and reconnection. My work is about helping you feel seen, grounded, and supported as you move toward a life that feels more authentic and whole.

RESOURCES

ALL OUR FAVORITES

Alcoholics Anonymous // Alcoholics & Addicts.

Al-Anon // Family & Friends of Addicts

CODA // Codependency Support

National Domestic Violence Hotline

No Silence No Violence // DV support

Suicide Prevention Center

Treatment Facilities Finder // Addiction & Mental Health

Rooted, Connected, Resilient

Therapy as a Collaborative Process

Working at your pace, honoring your strengths.

At Rooted Integrative Therapy, I believe that true healing doesn’t come from fixing what’s “wrong” with you, but from understanding your story and how your mind and body learned to adapt over time. Therapy with me is collaborative; we move at your pace, honoring your readiness and strengths. Together, we explore the patterns that may feel frustrating today—such as overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty in relationships—while recognizing them as intelligent responses shaped by earlier experiences. Through curiosity and compassion, we work to explore these patterns without judgment.

My approach is evidence-based and holistic, integrating trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and relational work. The therapy process is about more than just insight—it’s about creating real, embodied change. We focus on helping you feel different in your day-to-day life, not just understand yourself. As we move forward, I bring both clinical expertise and a deeply human presence, striving to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and respected. The therapy space we create together is built on authenticity, warmth, and attunement, with a focus on compassion, safety, and consistent, intentional steps. This collaborative approach allows you to heal at your own pace while reconnecting with your true self.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Rooted Integrative Therapy:

Healing Through Understanding

At Rooted Integrative Therapy, healing begins with understanding your unique story and how your mind and body have adapted. We work together, moving at your pace, to explore patterns such as overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and relationship difficulties, seeing them as responses shaped by your past experiences.

My approach combines trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and relational work to foster real, lasting change.

kind words From Our Clients

I decided to go see Alina after I had some problems that I wasn’t able to work through by myself, and really didn’t want to confide in telling someone in my circle of people. Alina has a special way of making you feel safe. She’s a very good therapist, and just an all-around good person. It was actually like talking to a good friend. One who is non judgmental, but has the ability to give you strong, solid advice. I realized right of the bat at that first meeting that she would be extremely easy to talk to, and I felt at ease aer that first visit. I kept wishing that the hour wasn’t over! We met every other week, and she was awesome. She helped me sort everything out. She even at times gave me a bit of homework to do until our next visit. And then we talked about that in our next session. We just worked through my problems, until I could honestly say were solved. I told her everyone needs an Alina In their life. I want to thank her for coming into mine and wish her nothing but success in her future helping others.

Alina is great, she does an excellent job of listening with compassion and then helped me work out solutions to help me feel better. She was a great help in helping me recognize and validate my feelings and also was able to help me implement small practices and habits in my life to help. She’s very kind and approachable and created a safe environment for me to talk and to heal and was patient enough to meet me where I was at and work with me from there.

I absolutely loved working with Alina. She was the first therapist I've had that actually had me work on changing the way my brain was working. Prior to my experience with her, I had only found therapists that would have me talk about my life. While those visits were nice to just get things off my chest, I didn't feel like I made any progress to improve my overall mental health. In just a few short months with Alina, though, I had built up a whole collection of tools that I could use in different scenarios to not only help me work through my anxiety and constant feelings of overwhelm but also to start to make it a habit for my brain to focus on the positive. My quality of life has improved so much because of her help and I'm so grateful that I found her!

I think this form of CBT has been demonstrably helpful in identifying harmful thinking patterns that I have in my relationships and reframing and moving those thoughts to a better place. Since the start of working with Alina my thought patterns in relation to issues I've had have improved a lot. I honestly didn't think I'd be able to work through them so well and so fast, but my relationships have become noticeably better along with the way I process certain events too.

I came in with a broken spirit from the pain of grief and my ADHD. Through the help of Alina and her mindfulness tactics, I was able to process my emotions more efficiently and become a functional person again. Since starting with Alina, I notice that I am happier, my relationships with friends and family have improved, and my efforts in school and work have dramatically improved.