Welcome to Roots of Healing
You Don’t Have to Hustle for Worthiness
Heal the root, not just the symptom. At Roots of Healing, I specialize in helping women who struggle with anxiety, shame, perfectionism, and people-pleasing— and who place a lot of pressure on themselves— break free from these patterns and start feeling more confident, secure, and deeply connected — both within themselves and in their relationships.
IFS Therapist in California
“I’m tired of living by other people’s expectations instead of my own.”
You’re not alone—many women feel like this pressure, and it’s possible to create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Anxiety → Your mind races, and your body feels the toll of constant worry.
Relationships → No matter how much you give, it feels like it’s never enough.
Perfectionism → Even small mistakes feel like failure, and your inner critic never lets you forget it.
People-pleasing →You’ve put everyone else first – leaving little space for yourself.
Trauma →You’ve carried the weight of painful experiences alone, and part of you is still waiting for comfort.
A steadier, kinder relationship with yourself is possible—and you don’t have to walk that path on your own.
The Struggles You Don’t Have to Face Alone
The women I support are often navigating:
Relationship stress, attachment wounds, or feeling disconnected from loved ones
Burnout from always taking care of others before themselves
A harsh inner critic that makes it hard to feel good about who they are
Unresolved pain or trauma that keeps resurfacing in daily life
What they long for is relief — to feel calmer inside, to trust themselves more, and to show up in their relationships without shame, fear, or self-doubt.
This is where Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be so powerful. IFS helps us gently explore the different “parts” of you — like the perfectionist part, the people-pleasing part, or the anxious part — with compassion and curiosity instead of judgment. Over time, these parts can feel less extreme, less overwhelming, and more understood. This creates space for you to reconnect with your true self — the calm, confident, and wise part of you that’s always been there.
If this resonates with you, know you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we can untangle what feels heavy and help you move toward a more balanced, connected, and fulfilling life.
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My Approach
Our work together will go deeper than surface-level talk therapy. Through IFS and a warm, supportive approach, I’ll help you uncover the root of what’s keeping you stuck. Clients often say I bring a calming, compassionate presence while also gently challenging them to see things in new ways.
About Kristen Silva, LMFT
I know what it’s like to feel the pressure to hold it all together while struggling underneath. For years I pushed myself to meet everyone’s expectations, believing I had to be perfect in order to be enough. Through my own healing work, I learned how to step out of those cycles—and that’s why I’m so passionate about helping others do the same.
In therapy, I don’t bring my story into your sessions, but I do bring the empathy and understanding that comes from walking that road myself.
Clients often describe me as calm, compassionate, and thoughtful. I’ll support you fully while also inviting you to gently explore different perspectives—so you can honor your own experience while also gaining new insights that may open the door to change.
My goal is that you leave therapy not just coping, but truly healing—so you can feel confident, connected, and rooted in your own worth.
Imagine a life where your worth isn’t tied to perfection, where your confidence shines, and where your relationships and overall life feel fulfilling. That life is within reach—and I’m here to help you get there.
Fees For Services
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I offer a 15 minute free consultation, which we will explore what you are looking for in therapy. This will help both you and me determine if this will be a good fit for your therapy journey.
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$175 per 50 minute session (Individual Therapy)
Out of Network. I am not in-network with many insurances, but many clients are able to use their out-of-network benefits to get reimbursed for a portion of session costs. If your plan includes this option, you could receive a significant reimbursement for our work together. I’ll provide you with a superbill (an itemized receipt) to make the process as simple as possible.
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Approximately 53 minute sessions
I currently am accepting Anthem Blue Cross, United Healthcare (Optum), Magellan, Cigna, and Aetna.
