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Root to Rise Therapy

Embrace Healing and Growth

At Root to Rise, I believe it takes a great amount of strength and vulnerability for individuals of any age to reach out to a therapist, and I don't take that lightly. For this reason, I believe that a warm, open-minded, client-centered, and non-judgmental environment is essential in beginning to heal and growing to be the best version of yourself.

Meet Your Therapist

Wendy Laza, M.S., Ed. S., LMHC

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Current Specialties

- Anxiety and related diagnoses

- Interpersonal relationship conflicts (not couples therapy,

but instead exploring relationship challenges with individual clients)

- Multicultural Identities and help navigating identity

- Exploration of the Immigrant experience/ Third culture Kid

- Self-Esteem and Assertiveness training

- Boundary setting & Communication skills

- Trauma informed Approach

- LGBTQIA+ affirming

- Bilingual therapist (Fluent in Spanish)

Previous Experience and Expertise 

- 3 years specializing with ages 6 to 17

(Residential, Outpatient & School based)

- 3 years (and ongoing) in Private practice working

with families, and individuals seeking assistance with life

transitions, depression anxiety, and relationship issues

Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Family and child sciences from Florida State University
- Master of Science in Counseling & Human Services and a Specialist Education degree from Florida State University
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida (MH20862)

 

Hi! My name is Wendy Laza and I am an Afro-Latina licensed therapist in the state of Florida. I started Root to Rise Therapy as a challenge to myself that we are all capable of doing difficult things. Cuban born and Florida raised, I recognize the stigma present within many communities to seek help and reach out to a professional. For this reason, I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and personalized approach to mental health therapy. My practice integrates evidence-based techniques (such as CBT, ACT, and strength based approaches) with a client-centered focus, ensuring that each individual's unique needs are met on their journey to healing and well-being.

 Therapy Services

Personalized Care

Therapy session discussion
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 Mindfulness Training

Find your peace

Prolonged stress can lead to long-term adverse effects. I use these sessions to help clients identify what coping skills and form of structure works best for them. Using mindfulness training, breath work, and meditation in session to help identify what skills work best for you.

Individual Therapy

Personalized Counseling

I find it most important to meet the client where they are, and use interventions based on the individual. Prioritizing a non-judgmental and person-centered approach, while using modalities like Acceptance and commitment therapy and motivational interviewing. 

Policies

Confidentiality

Counseling services are provided using HIPAA compliant software.  Root to Rise Therapy will maintain all personal and medical information confidential.  Client information will only be released upon receipt of a signed Release of Information form.  Consent for a release of information may be withdrawn by the client at any time with a written notice signed by the client.

Insurance & payment Policies

  • Insurances Accepted: 

    • Aetna

    • Cigna

    • United Healthcare

    • Optum

    • Oscar

    • Oxford

    • Florida Blue

    • Please reach out for any others, as I may accept smaller plans not listed above.

  • Private Pay rate: 

    • Individual: $120 per session hour​

    • Sliding scale rates available

  • Superbill available upon request for possible reimbursement from your health insurance provider. Please contact your insurance provider for more information.

  • All major credit cards and HSA accepted as payment options

Cancellation Policy

If session is canceled or rescheduled more than 24 hours in advanced, you will not incur any fees.  If session is canceled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours notice, a fee will be applied.  If session is missed you will be responsible for the full amount of the session if self-pay or a $100 fee if being seen through insurance.

Start Your Healing Journey

RESOURCES 

Who to call if you need immediate help: 

  • 24-hour Crisis Line:  Text SILENCE to 741741 

  • Crisis Lifeline:  Call 988 & Press 2 or Text AYUDA to 988

  • Teen Crisis Hotline: (800) 448-3000

  • National Youth Crisis Hotline: (800) 442-HOPE (4673)

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Additional Resources: 

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National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org 

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Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition: https://floridasuicideprevention.org 

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​National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

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