Welcome to
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
Alina Hovsoyan, LCSW
I love to lead with purpose and behind everything I build, there is usually a very personal story and becoming a therapist is no different.
For years, I searched for a way to align my work with something deeper. I knew I wanted to live life more fully and contribute in more meaningful ways, but for a long time, I was living mostly in survival mode rather than in true alignment with my dreams and calling.
A major turning point came through my own inner work and through the impact of the war in Armenia in 2020. The past war I had lived through and the present one merged in collective trauma, which pushed me into a level of anxiety and emotional intensity that forced me to reevaluate my life. In many ways, it pushed me over the edge but it also pushed me toward purpose. It awakened a deep desire to help bring relief, healing, and hope to people carrying trauma, grief, stress, and emotional pain.
That journey eventually led me to graduate school and to taking the steps necessary to become a therapist. Today, being fully licensed, with over 4,000 clinical hours and hundreds of hours of additional training in trauma-informed and integrative approaches, I feel deeply grateful for the work I get to do every day! It’s sacred space!
Starting Rooted Integrative Therapy feels deeply personal to me. I wanted to create a space where people could move beyond survival patterns, reconnect with themselves, and experience healing in ways that feels grounded, meaningful, and lasting.
Because I know what it’s like to long for that kind of healing too.
Rooted in Lived Experience
As a refugee who lived through wars 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.
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.
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.