Healthy Roots Counseling

In a world full of noise, urgency, and constant stimulation…
take moments of silence for peace. 🤍

A quiet walk.
A deep breath before responding.
A few minutes without notifications.
Sitting in stillness with your coffee.

Silence is not empty — it can be restorative, grounding, and healing.

Give yourself permission to pause today. 🌿

✨ Therapist Feature: Meet Kari Sugiyama, LPC ✨

Kari’s journey into therapy began through her early work in childcare and public schools, where she saw firsthand how many children needed emotional support beyond what could be provided in the classroom. She felt called to help young people better understand, process, and express their emotions in ways that foster healing and growth. 🤍

She is especially passionate about supporting elementary, junior high, high school, and college-age clients as they navigate the unique challenges that come with each stage of development. Her work focuses on helping clients build emotional awareness, confidence, and healthy expression through life’s transitions.

✨ Her therapy style in 3 words:
Collaborative. Gentle. Fun.

✨ A coping skill she loves for all ages:
Practicing gratitude—finding small moments of thankfulness can help shift perspective and create grounding during difficult days.

✨ What’s bringing her comfort lately:
Rewatching old comfort shows and spending time painting 🎨

✨ A book she’s loving right now:
*Atlas of the Heart* by Brené Brown 📚

✨ Something people may be surprised to learn:
She has a music background and plays both piano and cello 🎹🎻

✨ What she hopes clients leave session feeling:
Seen, heard, and supported.

📍 Healthy Roots Counseling
281 US Highway 60 W
Republic, MO 65738
📞 417-289-2942
healthy-roots-counseling.com