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Join Our Community Events at Roots Psychotherapy – Connect, Heal, and Grow Together

A Space to Connect, Share, and Grow

At Roots Psychotherapy, we believe that healing and growth happen best in community. Our events are more than just workshops or support groups—they’re a chance to meet others who understand your journey, share your experiences, and build meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking for a safe space to talk, a network of support, or simply a place to feel seen and heard, our events are designed to bring people together.

From heartfelt conversations in our support groups to collaborative learning in our workshops, you’ll find a community that celebrates vulnerability, encourages growth, and reminds you that you’re not alone. Together, we create a space where everyone belongs.

Annual Mental Health Awareness Art Contest:

Celebrate creativity and mental health advocacy at our annual art contest. This event invites artists of all ages to share their stories through art, creating a powerful platform for self-expression and connection. Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, this contest is a chance to celebrate the healing power of creativity and raise awareness about the importance of mental health.

Mental Health Workshops:

Join us for interactive workshops led by licensed therapists. These sessions provide practical tools, strategies, and insights to help you navigate life’s challenges and build resilience. From managing anxiety to improving communication, our workshops are designed to empower you with skills that make a real difference in your daily life.

Networking Events:

Connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed, supportive environment. Our networking events are perfect for building relationships, sharing experiences, and finding your tribe. Whether you’re looking for professional connections or personal support, these gatherings are a great way to meet others who understand your journey.

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2024 Mental Health Artwork

Dandelion from Thorns

Erika Kirsch
Watercolor and charcoal on paper
I lived in a state of fight or flight for months while sifting through trauma. I finally built an armor of thorns around my heart and mind to protect myself from being destroyed further. This piece is about transforming into something beautiful after going through hell and knowing when to remove your armor so that you can start healing and living the life you deserve.

Drowning

Lily Mikeal, 12th Grade
Watercolor and ink on paper
I was inspired to create this artwork by the overwhelming "drowning" feeling that mental health can become. As someone that struggles with severe anxiety and depression, it's very easy for me to feel this way.

Insanity

Emily Lee, 11th Grade
Digital art
What inspired me to make this art pieces is that I see a lot of people who struggle with anxiety and depression in their daily lives.

Nurture the Mind

Ajeebah Alam, 6th Grade
Acrylic on canvas
This is inspired by my social life and how some of my friends kind of struggled with mental health and also me.

Masked Voices

Madeleine Ragusa, 9th Grade
Mixed medium: watercolor, marker, and pen on paper
What inspired me to create my art piece, "Masked Voices," was my own anxiety and inner thoughts I have. I wanted to show how no matter the outward appearance or personality, thoughts like these go through many teens' and adults' heads every day. This piece shows the hidden side of mental illness.

Not that Bad

Brianna Hudson, 10th Grade
Acrylic on canvas
It's easy to catastrophize, so taking breaks to think more clearly is important.

Gilded Scars

Sonia Daisy
Oil on canvas
This piece is part of my "Darkness Deep Inside" collection and is called "Gilded Scars." It began as a raw expression of my own pain— a canvas painted in deep, unyielding black, embodying the heavy emotions I carried within. Every stroke and texture speaks to that time when I felt enveloped by darkness. Months later, as I began to step out of that shadowed place, I returned to this piece with new eyes. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold, I saw a way to honor these scars rather than hide them. I painted over the cracks with a shimmering, gilded gold, turning the marks of pain into symbols of strength and resilience. "Gilded Scars" is my way of finding gratitude for the journey, of seeing beauty in the broken places. It reminds me—and I hope others-that even in our deepest pain, there is always a chance to rebuild, to grow, and to find light where we once saw only darkness.

Guardians of My Happiness

Seoyun Lee, 5th Grade
Watercolor on paper
In July, I left Korea, leaving behind cherished friends, grandparents, and my familiar neighborhood to adapt to a new life in the United States. Adjusting to a country where the language is different brought on feelings of homesickness. However, I found ways to overcome these challenges. Each activity-playing the violin, spending time with my cat, drawing, and exercising-became a guardian for my mental health and happiness. Through these nurturing elements, I was able to find peace and joy in my new environment. Inspired by this journey, I created this artwork to represent the things that protect and uplift me.

Draft of a Drowning Girl

Lydia Allison, Texas A&M University
Digital art (pixel art)
When given the theme of "mental health awareness," | connected strongly to my own experience with anxiety of feeling like I am underwater: the physical pressure across my body, tightness in my lungs, the ticking clock of how much breath I have left. In addition, the circular shape of the artwork evokes the tension, frailty, and isolation of a bubble, characteristics that are heavily related to my struggles with mental health. Originally, I intended this piece to be 3D, held together with fuse beads with the functionality of an exaggeratedly large coin. This would display the image as mirrored on the back, showing both a rise and a fall depending on which face you were viewing. Alas, my shipment of beads did not come through. Much like the limitations in my mental health journey, clinging to my original plan, of the only path I saw as "right" would limit me in sharing my art. Instead, I'm submitting my draft, my original plan for my bead structure. This "incomplete" piece of myself somehow feels more vulnerable and revealing than the polished piece I could have shared. In this sense, I can still represent how despair and complacency at the bottom of a bubble full of water are not the end. This piece, forever suspended in progress, is only one step in a journey of art, a journey of self, and a journey of growth. Maybe the flip side of my situation isn't visible yet, maybe the pressure of the water feels all-consuming, but maybe there's another dimension, another perspective waiting to be unlocked. Maybe I can accept my times of despair as drafts, as beautiful, painful moments of progress, and, when I'm ready, I can recognize they have the potential to provide an outline to craft myself a more hopeful tomorrow.

You Matter

Kayla Bridges
Photograph
Found family inspired this piece - your biological family may hurt and disappoint you, but having friends who love you and make you feel like you matter is everything. I took this photo visiting one such friend earlier this month in North Carolina.

Serenity

Katina Osth
Ceramic
I started stained glass as a hobby back when I started teaching, as a way to create something beautiful and relieve stress. Fast forward to now: I'm retired from said teaching profession and I've been experimenting with other art mediums for similar reasons. This piece combines these two areas of interest with a wax resist technique. When I created it I felt such peace. I hope when you look at it, it brings you serenity.

Heal your Mind

Elena Barron, 10th Grade
Colored pencil on paper
What inspired me to make this art pierce was the deep and stressful emotions that people can have if they have any mental illness but how they can overcome them and heal their mind.

Standing Up for Others

Carlos Rios, 5th Grade
Pencil on paper
Onetime my friend helped me out in that situation when people called me names.

Mental Health

Rafael Rios, 2nd Grade
Pencil and crayon on paper
I made this because I like to draw about someone helping. I sometimes need help calming down.

The Light After the Dark

Lisa Neu
Photography
On this night, this sky seemed to be split in half going from dark to light. It reminds me that even though things may seem dark, the light always finds a way to shine through.

I Have My Eye on You

Mary Becker, 6th Grade
Digital art
I was feeling like making some art one day and thought of doing this.

Lies the Mind Tells

Amelia Williams, 9th Grade
Papier-mache
This piece was inspired by a conversation with my friend about how we compare the behind the scenes of our life to everyone else's highlight reel, and how if we believe that we are not enough then we will start to only see our faults.

Boy Frankenstein

Scarlett Brown, 8th Grade
Watercolor on paper
This piece was inspired by my own feeling that I couldn't tell anyone I was struggling for fear I wouldn't be believed or it would embarrassing. It left me searching for ways to fix myself ending up feeling like a Frankenstein's monster of a person.

Not Real

Aiyana McCain, 8th Grade
Pencil on paper

Art is one Way to the Heart

CB, 8th Grade
Pencil on paper

The Imperfect

Joselyn Romero, 8th Grade
Acrylic paint on canvas
The feeling of being overwhelmed and able to let it out to people you trust.

The Western

Ethan Caine Espinoza, 4th Grade
Mixed medium on paper
I love horses and I like the cowboy look!

True Beauty

Alaya Hernandez, 9th Grade
Mixed medium on paper
In insecurity that I have seen a lot of people have. I feel like this piece could be helpful to others.

Self-Esteem

Crista Fe Calvillo
Oil painting and 3D on canvas
Embracing your inner self, sometimes one word says nothing and at the same time hides everything, one look says nothing and at the same time says everything, embrace yourself no matter what or who.

Power of Happiness

Amitrajit Ghosh, 6th Grade
Acrylic on canvas
Happines comes from Mental Health. Positive thinking has power to make life colorful.

The Seed of Happiness

Ella Lee, Pre-K
Watercolor and colored pencil on paper
In the fall, as I planted seeds with my family in our backyard that would bloom in the spring, I imagined the things I love and enjoy most growing and thriving.

The Mistake

Daniel Romero, 3rd Grade
Gouache paint on canvas
Daniel started the painting with a sunrise in mind. As he was drawing the horizon, paint dripped and created a darker outline than he had meant to draw. He was upset for a moment but realized that the painting could be turned into a changing moon and be equally as beautiful. Instead of using vibrant colors, he changed to gray/black scale and used white to create a starry sky.

Self Portrait with Black

Lea Rothrock
Oil on Canvas
I remember the first time I noticed I was swallowing hurt, and anger, and all the things I wanted to say. i was an adult, and I think I knew it wasn't for me, but I didn't know how to do any differently. All my life I'd been swallowing what I felt and things I should have said. The result was that I had huge walls around my tender parts, under construction since I was very small.

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What makes Roots Psychotherapy different from other therapy practices in College Station, TX?

At Roots Psychotherapy, we’re more than just a therapy practice—we’re a community of therapists and clients committed to growth, authenticity, and connection. Founded in 2018, we were built on the belief that therapy should be inclusive, honest, and deeply relational. Our therapists are dedicated to their own personal growth, which allows us to bring authenticity and aliveness to every session. We’re here to help you find clarity, sturdiness, and a sense of belonging in a world that can often feel “beige” and stagnant.

What kind of clients does Roots Psychotherapy work with?

We work with good-hearted, open-minded individuals who are seeking connection, clarity, and authenticity in their lives. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationships, trauma, or life transitions, we’re here to support you. Our clients often come to us because they’re looking for a space where they can be truly honest about what’s going on inside—and feel relieved to finally have that opportunity.

How does Roots Psychotherapy create an inclusive environment?

Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do. From the beginning, Roots Psychotherapy was designed to be a space where clients can find therapists who relate to their experiences. We celebrate diversity and difference, both within our team and among our clients. Our therapists are committed to learning from one another and from the unique perspectives each client brings.

What can I expect from my first session at Roots Psychotherapy?

Your first session is a chance for you and your therapist to get to know each other. We’ll create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share what’s been going on in your life and what you hope to achieve through therapy. Many clients find that their first session is a relief—a chance to finally open up about what’s really going on inside.

How is therapy at Roots Psychotherapy an investment in my well-being?

At Roots Psychotherapy, we operate as a private pay practice because we believe therapy is a powerful investment in your mental, emotional, and relational health. By choosing private pay, you’re prioritizing personalized, high-quality care without the limitations of insurance. This also means your diagnoses don’t go on your permanent medical health records, protecting your privacy and future.

While we are an out-of-network provider, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. At Roots, we’re committed to helping you build a stronger, more authentic version of yourself—because your well-being is worth the investment.