Heal Anxiety & Trauma at the Root
In-Person Sacramento & Virtually Across California
EMDR & trauma-informed therapy for adults who are tired of just coping & ready for real change
When Slowing Down Doesn’t Feel Safe
Trauma-informed therapy for high-functioning adults who are tired of running on empty
Are you the one others always rely on?
You keep showing up, pushing through, doing more; even when you’re exhausted.
On the outside, you look capable and composed. Inside, your mind rarely slows down
You might replay conversations.
Question your own choices.
Or wonder why rest feels so uncomfortable; maybe even impossible?
You don’t need to try harder to feel worthy of rest.
Why Doing More Still Doesn’t Bring Relief
If you’ve tried resting, setting boundaries, or slowing down, and still feel on edge or behind, there’s a reason. At Insightful Roots Therapy, we work with people who learned early that staying busy, helpful, or high-achieving was the safest way to feel okay.
Anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, and burnout aren’t personal failures; they’re patterns your nervous system learned to survive.
Our trauma-informed team helps you understand:
• why slowing down feels hard
• why doing more still doesn’t bring relief
• how to build a sense of safety that doesn’t require constant effort
Using approaches like EMDR, we focus on healing at the root.
You don’t have to keep carrying this on your own.
You Might be a Good Fit for Therapy at Insightful Roots if:
You look like you’re holding it all together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite “enough.”
You’re tired of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or parenting from a place of guilt and want to break the cycle.
You grew up in a family where emotions weren’t safe, and now you struggle to set boundaries or trust your needs.
You’re ready for real, lasting change, not just coping strategies, but deep healing at the root.
You want to stop spiraling in self-doubt and start feeling confident, grounded, and at peace in your own skin.
If you’re nodding along to any of these, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep figuring it out on your own.
Personalized Therapy Grounded in Mind-Body Connection
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Anxiety Therapy
Find relief from the constant worry and overthinking. Feel more calm, present, and in control.
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Trauma Therapy
Heal the roots of old wounds in a safe, supportive space — at your pace.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing
Release stuck memories and shift the old beliefs that hold you back.
Ready to begin your healing journey?
Here’s how to get started:
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Schedule a free 15-minute intro call. Connect with Marisa Ronquillo, LMFT or Ashana Chand, APCC to talk through what’s been weighing on you and see if therapy at Insightful Roots feels like a good fit. We’ll answer your questions and chat through next steps.
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Complete intake forms – After scheduling, you’ll receive a set of intake forms to complete before your first session. These forms help your therapist understand your background & goals so your time together can be as meaningful as possible.
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Begin your journey – Therapy is a collaborative process designed to help you manage stress, recognize patterns, and reconnect with yourself. Our goal is to help you feel grounded, confident, and capable of lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy at Insightful Roots
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Many of our clients are high-functioning adults who appear to be doing well on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally.
We commonly help people working through:
anxiety and overthinking
people-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
burnout and chronic stress
relationship challenges
unresolved trauma or past experiences
Our work focuses on helping you understand the patterns beneath these struggles so you can feel more grounded and confident in your daily life.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-supported therapy that helps the brain process difficult experiences that may still be affecting how you feel today.
Rather than only talking about the past, EMDR helps your nervous system process and release stored distress so those memories feel less overwhelming and no longer shape your present in the same way.
Both therapists at Insightful Roots use trauma-informed approaches, and EMDR may be incorporated when it feels appropriate for your goals.
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We offer in-person therapy in Sacramento, California, as well as virtual therapy sessions throughout California.
Many clients choose virtual sessions for convenience, while others prefer the in-office experience. During your consultation, we can talk about which option might work best for you.
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Both therapists at Insightful Roots take a trauma-informed, relational approach and support clients working through anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, and past experiences that still feel difficult today.
Some people read through our therapist pages and have a sense of who they feel most comfortable starting with & you’re welcome to schedule directly with that therapist.
Others prefer to choose based on availability. If you're unsure, you can complete the contact form below & Marisa will reach out to support you find the best fit for you and your needs.
There’s no “perfect” choice; what matters most is finding someone you feel comfortable opening up to.
