We believe in providing high-end, quality, compassionate mental health care to couples and individuals seeking to increase their self-awareness and enhance their relationships.

Our goal is to help our clients release painful patterns that they carry from their past, and create relationships and lives that they love. We are committed to helping you create healthy and thriving relationships, starting with your relationship with yourself. We provide couples counseling and marriage therapy, pre-marital counseling, and individual therapy for relationship issues, depression and anxiety.

We help our clients work through relationship issues, anxiety, fear, and depression using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Family Systems, and Attachment Theory.

We also believe in providing care for the care-takers, natural nurturers, people-pleasers, those who are extremely good at caring for others, often at the expense of their own well-being. We help our clients learn how to take care of themselves in order to take care of others better.

We provide kind, comforting, compassionate care, and a warm, safe haven for our clients. We became therapists because we believe in the value of the therapeutic process, and that we as therapists are not the agent for change but that we facilitate optimal conditions for our clients to heal themselves. We believe that in order to rise up in our relationships and lives, we must first be firmly grounded and rooted within ourselves.

At Root To Rise, we believe that relationships are our greatest teachers and that there is no such thing as wasted time. Since our relationship with ourselves serves as a blueprint for all other relationships, our therapists are committed to daily practices and self-inquiry that build insight and awareness.

About Jessica

Jessica Leader is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT # 132711) and EMDR Therapist that specializes in working with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, ASD, relationship issues, transitions, familial conflicts, and issues of self-identity and exploration. Jessica integrates different modalities into her therapy sessions including EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman, and other evidence- based approaches, creating individualized treatment plans and goals with each client in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment.

 Jessica attended Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology program where she received her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.  She completed her training at Counseling Partners of Los Angeles (CPLA) where she worked with teens and families at an elementary and middle school in South Los Angeles. This work further reinforced her belief in working with adults, parents, teens, couples, and the entire family system to create systemic change.

Jessica is passionate about working with families, Teens, couples, and adults.

Jessica discovered her love for individual and group therapy through the Peer Support program at her local high school in Los Angeles. She then attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, majoring in Psychology and pursuing various internships and jobs working with individuals, families, and couples throughout her four years.

Upon graduation, Jessica traveled to Quito, Ecuador where she served as teacher and student-body liaison at a middle and high school.  Jessica served as the main support system for the students and families and it was here that she learned the value and power of working with the entire family system and community including parents, faculty, and students, to promote the well-being of the families and communities.

Jessica is passionate about working with families, teens, couples, and adults and strongly believes that long-term progress comes from integrating the whole family system in the therapeutic process. She is particularly passionate about helping adolescents and adults navigate the uncertainty of emerging adulthood.

Jessica utilizes EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Therapy training and has experience working through a multicultural lens. She brings Mindfulness techniques into the therapy experience in combination with individualized, integrative treatment plans.

Jessica is a big proponent of self-care and loves all outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and camping. In her free time, she reads, journals, and takes pictures. Contact us to learn more or schedule a session.

About Atalie

Atalie Abramovici is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist that specializes in working with anxiety, depression,  self-esteem work, relationship struggles, separation and coparenting, trauma, grief, life transitions, ADHD, and trichotillomania. She provides counseling for individuals and couples.

Coming from a Humanistic and Strengths-Based approach, Atalie believes deeply in each individual’s fullest potential and their ability to fulfill it. Atalie passionately believes that empowering the relationship with the self allows one to effectively cultivate healthier relationships with others.  Her belief in the significance of fostering a strong relationship with the self stems from an understanding that it is the longest and most intimate relationship we have.   Atalie also uses modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches. Atalie is working under the supervision of Becky White, LMFT.

Atalie offers earnest and undivided interest and attention into each client’s process.

 Atalie’s therapy style is refreshing and authentic, and is often considered by others to be “a breath of fresh air”.

Atalie received her Bachelors degree in Psychology with an Honors in the major from the University of California, Santa Cruz and completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Malibu campus. 

During her training and internship experience at the Center for Professional Counseling in North Hollywood, Atalie had the opportunity to work with teens, adults, couples, and families, providing support for clients experiencing relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. 

Before pursuing her Masters Degree, Atalie worked as a private tutor and Transitional Kindergarten teacher working with individuals of various ages, learning styles, and cultures. Atalie also gained experience working as a Behavioral Therapist and Case Manager, implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder.

Atalie’s native language is Hebrew and her bilingual fluency in both Hebrew and English allows her to not only connect with a wider range of individuals, but also understand the intricacies that language and culture bring to a person’s identity and self-expression. Her vast experiences in travel have provided her with the opportunity to cultivate cultural humility and cultural competence. Her travels have also sparked a deep-rooted sense of curiosity and intrigue, as she is always craving to learn more about those who may come from similar or diverse backgrounds.

Atalie became certified as a Registered Yoga Teacher in Koh Samui, Thailand. She possesses a wealth of knowledge in mindfulness practices, breathwork, and the power of cultivating a stance of non-judgement, self-study, and compassion. Her personal yoga practice and experience teaching yoga have given her a fundamental understanding of the profound impact of addressing trauma work at the somatic level. 

Atalie offers earnest and undivided interest and attention into each client’s process, which exemplifies her passion and dedication to the therapeutic process. 

Atalie offers flexible scheduling including evening and weekend sessions, as well as sliding scale rates. Contact us to learn more or schedule a session.

About Courtney

Courtney Killough, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, specializes in working with couples and individuals to navigate relationship connection and communication issues, and to overcome anxiety, grief, and self-esteem challenges. She believes that a therapeutic relationship based in acceptance and unconditional positive regard fosters the healing process.

Courtney has an Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused perspective while working with couples and adults to promote a deeper bond and greater emotional security, and increase self-awareness and self-compassion. She has an extensive background in Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation, and integrates Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to provide her clients with tools to better cope with life challenges. Courtney’s warmth and compassion are infectious, and she works collaboratively with each individual client and couple, tailoring her approach to co-create life-changing outcomes for her clients. Courtney is working under the supervision of Becky White, LMFT.

Courtney's approach is holistic and heartfelt. Her presence as a therapist is calming and welcoming.

Courtney attained an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University as well as a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She offers a safe place for exploring spirituality in all forms. Courtney holds a B.A. in Psychology from Occidental College.

Courtney believes that mental and emotional distress can temporarily block clients from their authentic selves and loving partnerships. As a therapist, she patiently and gracefully helps clients quiet the mental 'dis-ease' present to give clients space to move into more significant 'ease-ful' states of being. In Courtney's sessions, she is mindful of the intersection of economic and cultural factors that may affect the transition from trauma to ease and acceptance.

Courtney has long been fascinated by people's unique stories and helping others. From an early age, she loved reading inspirational autobiographies. As the Community Service Head at her high school, Courtney increased student awareness and launched fundraisers and service events for important causes, including cancer research and food-access and educational disparities. In undergrad, she interned in D.C. and edited the Trafficking in Persons Report for the U.S. Department of State.

Courtney started practicing yoga 15 years ago and later became a 200-hour certified yoga instructor. She has been on a personal growth journey with the support of yoga, therapy, coaching, and journaling. Courtney is a proponent of the school of life and continues to do the work to learn and grow.

Courtney's approach is holistic and heartfelt. Her presence as a therapist is calming and welcoming. She partners with clients to clarify challenges and co-create clear goals.

Courtney offers sessions Tuesday-Saturday and offers both evening and weekend availability. She offers sliding scale fees to a limited number of clients based on financial need. Courtney is currently only seeing clients virtually (via a secure telehealth platform), though she may open up her availability for in-person sessions in the future.

About Becky

Becky White, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT# 93760) is the Founder, Director, and CEO of Root To Rise Therapy, a boutique psychotherapy practice that provides individual therapy and couples counseling in Los Angeles.

Becky has been working in the mental health field with adults, couples, and families since 2011. She is passionate about being a therapist and regards it as a privilege. For as long as she can remember, friends, family, and acquaintances have gone to her to talk through their feelings. People tell her that they feel very comfortable talking with her; that they never feel judged, and they feel like they can tell her anything.

BECKY’S STYLE IS WARM, COMFORTING, DIRECT, SPONTANEOUS, AND STRAIGHTFORWARD.

She believes in being honest, truthful, kind and authentic in all her interactions. She tries to " walk the walk" and put the tools she teaches to her clients to work in her own daily life. She loves to read and write and has five half-finished books on her bedside table at all times, and a reading list so long and constantly growing that there's no chance she could actually complete it in this lifetime. Head over to the Blog to see more of Becky’s articles.

Becky is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, EMDR Therapist, Certified Anger Management Counselor, with extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. She has wanted to be therapist since she was 8 years old. She began voluntarily running Peer Support Groups at my high school in 9th grade, and by 12th grade she was the leader of the Peer Support Program. A native of Los Angeles, CA, she received her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Malibu Campus.

Becky utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Existential/Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, and Mindfulness orientations to help couples and individuals increase self-understanding and remove blocks to make decisions and take action with integrity and resolution. She specializes in individual therapy and couples counseling with a focus on helping people clear away inner obstacles to create and receive healthy relationships. Her passion is helping individuals and couple create relationships and lives that they love.

Becky did her internship training at the Veteran’s Hospital in West LA serving Veterans suffering from dual diagnoses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and mood disorders in addition to addiction and substance use disorders. She continued working in the fields of addiction and trauma at the Saban Community Clinic in Hollywood. At Saban, she served in an Integrated Clinic program funded by the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health. Becky ran the Child & Family Counseling Program and ran multiple therapy groups. Becky is also the recipient of two prestigious stipends through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Becky is an adjunct faculty at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. She also served on the board of LA-CAMFT (California Association of Marriage & Family Therapist, Los Angeles chapter) as the Recording Secretary.

Our Services

• Individual Counseling

• Couples Counseling

• Marriage Therapy

• Pre-Marital Counseling

• Therapy for Relationship Issues

Our Specialties

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Mindfulness

• EMDR

In 2013, Root To Rise Therapy Founder and CEO Becky White MFT completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training. It was during her training that she was introduced to the concept of “Root To Rise”. Yoga emphasizes the placing of the foot on the floor- how to press all four corners of the sole of the foot into the floor, the big toe, baby toe, food pad, heels and inner and outer arches. The concept is that the more rooted we are in the ground—the better footing we have—the higher we can rebound up. When we have the stability in our roots, we are able to safely extend through our spine, core, and crown of the head, and reach up higher and taller— that by rooting down, we are able to rise up.

Becky jotted this phrase down in her notebook (she is quite the note-taker), knowing that this phrase was important, but not knowing what a key role it would come to play in her own growth not only as a student of yoga but also as a Marriage & Family Therapist, entrepreneur, and business owner.

Root To Rise is a balancing of masculine and feminine energies, the idea that we create a stable structure so that we are are able to access our greatest creativity and freedom. Root To Rise also encapsulates Attachment Theory, the idea that from a stable base, we are able to venture into the world with courage and curiosity.

At Root To Rise Therapy we believe that getting grounded, stable, and safe in our Roots is what enables us to Rise Up to new heights in our careers, relationships, and physical bodies. Our therapists are committed to helping our clients secure their roots, ground themselves, and create foundations to rise to the heights that they are capable of.

We believe in providing kind, comforting, compassionate care.

We believe in providing a warm, safe haven for our clients.

We believe in doing the work to get the results.

We believe in doing the work that we ask our clients to do, so that we are showing up and present for ourselves and our clients. Our commitment is to helping our clients create a relationship and life that they love.

We believe in honesty and being direct and clear in our communication.

We believe in having clearly stated principles that guide our work and also the flexibility to make decisions on a case-by-case basis.

We believe that all people everywhere deserve to and can find alignment and satisfaction in their personal lives, work lives, and intimate relationships.

We believe in high quality relationships for the long haul.

We became therapists because we believe in the value of the therapeutic process, and that we as therapists are not the agent for change but that we facilitate optimal conditions for our clients to heal themselves.

We value the courage to go deep and seek the truth.