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Meet Shana
Meet Shana, Therapist in NC at Well Roots Counseling
Shana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) in North Carolina with advanced training in Maternal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International. She is EMDR-trained and currently pursuing certification in both EMDR and perinatal mental health (PMH-C).
She provides trauma-informed care and is passionate about supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. Shana understands how overwhelming this stage of life can feel—and how vital it is to have space where you feel seen, supported, and grounded.
Drawing from her own experience balancing identity and parenthood, Shana offers a warm, nonjudgmental space for clients navigating transition, trauma, grief, or the daily challenges of parenting.
Specialties & Training
• Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training (Postpartum Support International)
• EMDR Trained (in progress toward certification)
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting Support
Meet Juanita
Meet Juanita, Therapist in CO at Well Roots Counseling
Juanita is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and therapist at Well Roots Counseling in Colorado. She specializes in maternal mental health and supports women and parents navigating motherhood, adoption, and foster care. As a mother through pregnancy, adoption, and foster care herself, Juanita brings deep empathy, lived experience, and a trauma-informed approach to each session.
She offers a warm, judgment-free space for clients to explore identity, process transitions, and reconnect with self—whether preparing for a baby, healing after birth, or growing a family through nontraditional paths.
Juanita offers in-person therapy in Parker, CO and online sessions across Colorado.
Specialties & Training
• Perinatal Mental Health
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Foster Care & Adoption Support
Meet Katlyn
Meet Katlyn, Student Intern at Well Roots Counseling
Katlyn is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student intern with specialized training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.
She supports individuals navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the lifelong transitions of parenting. Her own experience with pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, and anxiety gives her a deep, personal understanding of the emotional toll this journey can take.
Katlyn provides a calm, nonjudgmental space for clients to feel seen and supported—whether you're grieving, adjusting, or just trying to get through the day. She honors each person's unique experience and meets them with compassion and steadiness.
Katlyn sees clients online in Colorado, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Vermont.
Specialties & Training
• Specialized Perinatal Mental Health Training (Postpartum Support International)
• Support for Pregnancy Loss, Postpartum Depression, and Anxiety
• Family-Building Support (Fertility, Pregnancy, Parenting)
• Trauma-Informed & Compassion-Focused Approach
Meet Elizabeth
Meet Elizabeth, founder of Well Roots Counseling and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). She is dedicated to supporting women through some of life’s most vulnerable transitions, creating a space where clients feel seen and secure.
Elizabeth’s own experiences with infertility and pregnancy loss deeply inform her approach. She understands the emotional weight of IVF, the anxiety of the “two-week wait,” and the silent grief that often goes unseen.
She also works with mothers overwhelmed by the daily demands of motherhood—navigating burnout, “mom rage,” and the unrealistic pressure to do it all. Elizabeth brings warmth, empathy, and evidence-based care to each session, helping women reconnect with themselves and move through both the pain and the possibility.
Elizabeth sees clients online in Colorado, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Vermont.
Specialties & Training
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
• Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)
• Advanced training in:
– Somatic Therapy
– Internal Family Systems (IFS)
– Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
– Tholage Neuropsychotherapy (TN-C)
• Specializes in infertility, pregnancy loss, and maternal burnout
• Trauma-informed and compassion-centered approach
The Well Roots Approach to Women’s Mental Health
Holistic and Somatic Therapy at
Well Roots Counseling
At the heart of our therapeutic approach at Well Roots Counseling is the Bottom-Up Therapy. This method prioritizes the body's innate sensations, recognizing that feelings or even bodily reactions often manifest before conscious thought. Such automatic, unconscious responses signal feelings of insecurity or danger, indicating a survival stress response and potential dysregulation.
Our trauma-informed therapy, deeply rooted in the bottom-up approach, fosters healing relationships. Within this safe space, individuals can explore the underlying reasons for their feelings of unsafety—especially when feeling activated, it makes it challenging to control thoughts and emotions—without becoming overwhelmed.
By first establishing safety and stability, our online therapists guide clients in navigating these dysregulated emotions. This balanced approach allows individuals to fully experience their feelings while also engaging their logical faculties, ensuring they remain anchored in the present moment.
At Well Roots Counseling, we champion the bottom-up approach, believing that by addressing these automatic and unconscious responses, we pave the way for nervous system regulation. This holistic therapy aids in healing from past traumas, granting individuals enhanced access to their cognitive reasoning. Experience the fusion of emotion and logic with us—it's truly the best of both worlds.
We work with individuals and couples with a specialization on women’s counseling, anxiety and maternal mental health therapy.
Click on the specialty that you’re most interested in to learn more about our approach and if we would be a good fit.
Well Roots Women’s Counseling Services
Is Therapy Right for You?
Signs and Symptoms You May Benefit From Going To Therapy
Your mind goes to the worst-case scenario and you find yourself stuck in a spiral of doom.
Irritated and short-fused with everyone even though you can rationally talk yourself down after the fact.
Feeling lost and sad about your “old life” and though you feel generally happy about your baby, you still miss the ease of being baby-free. Even our partner may not fully understand, adding to the feelings of isolation and lack of support.
Life is getting hard to handle and you feel overwhelmed. Over-tired. Over…it.
Imagine What This Would Feel Like…Benefits of Going To Therapy
Enhanced Creativity and Productivity
Engaging in therapy can help individuals unblock mental barriers or address underlying anxieties that hinder their creative processes or work productivity. By understanding and addressing these barriers, individuals often find they can think more freely, approach problems with fresh perspectives, and become more productive in both personal and professional endeavors.
Improved Physical Health
The mind-body connection is powerful. Addressing emotional and psychological stressors can lead to tangible physical benefits. For instance, reducing anxiety and stress through therapy can help lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and boost the immune system. Additionally, therapy can support individuals in addressing behaviors that impact physical health, such as overeating, smoking, or neglecting self-care.
Enhanced Mindfulness and Presence
Many therapeutic approaches, especially those incorporating mindfulness-based techniques, can help individuals become more present in their daily lives. This heightened awareness can lead to a deeper appreciation of life's moments, improved focus, and a more profound connection to one's surroundings and loved ones.
Personal Growth and Self-Actualization
Beyond addressing specific issues or challenges, therapy can be a journey of personal growth. It provides a space for introspection, self-discovery, and the exploration of one's values, desires, and goals. Over time, this can lead individuals closer to achieving self-actualization, where they realize their potential and live in alignment with their true selves.
Heal From Trauma with Online or In-Person Therapy
At Well Roots Counseling, we understand the lasting impact trauma can have on your mind, body, and relationships. Whether in person or online, therapy offers a consistent and safe space to begin making sense of what you've been through. Our therapists help you process difficult experiences, reconnect with your sense of self, and develop tools to feel more grounded in the present. Healing takes time, but with the right support, it’s possible to move forward with more clarity and strength.
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We Are Here for You
Being a woman can be isolating and lonely.
Your Online Therapists are here to walk you back home, to yourself.