Virtual Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

Our Mission

At Rooted Stillness, our mission is to help individuals rebuild their roots in an ever-changing world, particularly those facing addiction and substance abuse challenges. We believe that a strong, grounded foundation—built on self-awareness, healthy emotional connections, authentic belief systems, and meaningful routines—forms the key to true healing and lasting growth.

Through our therapy support, especially within our IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), we assist you in exploring and reconnecting with the core aspects of who you are.

Our approach empowers you to navigate mental health challenges with resilience and purpose, enabling you to discover stability amidst life’s uncertainties.

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Our Process

We work collaboratively with each client to explore the roots of their past trauma and how it may have shaped their beliefs and behaviors. By understanding the connection between their early life experiences and present-day challenges, clients gain clarity and empowerment through holistic therapy. The goal is not only to provide emotional support in addressing current struggles but also to create a healthier mindset moving forward, helping clients break free from old coping mechanisms and learn new, more positive ways to manage stress and emotions as part of their trauma healing journey.

Our mental health and substance use program is guided by our Board-Certified Psychiatrist/ Addiction Medicine Specialist and our Licensed Therapist, bringing years of experience and a deep commitment to your healing and growth.

Core Objective: We aim to help individuals confront and heal from past emotional wounds by offering emotional support and providing them with the tools and strategies needed to navigate and process intense emotional turmoil. This allows our clients to move forward with healthier coping mechanisms, eliminating the need for destructive behaviors like substance use.

Our Goal: Is to provide a compassionate and supportive environment where clients can confront and process their childhood beliefs and traumas, breaking free from harmful patterns that may have been used to cope, such as substance abuse or negative self-talk.

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Outcomes

Emotional Healing: Clients will gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and how to process them healthily with the emotional support they need.

Increased Resilience: Through holistic therapy that integrates mind, body, and spirit, clients develop the resilience needed to face life’s challenges without falling back on substances or harmful coping mechanisms.

Long-Term Recovery: We equip individuals with practical tools for managing future stressors, preventing relapse, and ensuring sustained emotional health through effective trauma healing strategies. At Rooted Stillness, we believe that healing is possible, and through a personalized, compassionate approach, we empower clients to face the future with strength, clarity, and hope.

Meet Our Team

Our mental health and substance use program is guided by our Board-Certified Psychiatrist/Addiction Medicine Specialist and our Licensed Therapists, bringing years of experience and a deep commitment to your healing and growth. Discover our IOP services and embark on your journey to better health with the therapy support you need to overcome substance abuse today.

Dr. Venice Sanchez - Medical Director at Rooted Stillness in Newport Beach

Dr. Venice Sanchez

Medical Director

Desirae Sheldon - President of Rooted Stillness in Newport Beach

Desirae Sheldon

President

Lea Cercado - Chief Operating Officer at Rooted Stillness in Newport Beach

Lea Cercado

Chief Operating Officer

Juliette Blank - Clinical Director at Rooted Stillness in Newport Beach

Juliette Blank

Clinical Director

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