Hi, I’m Alyssa Cedillo LPC-S,RPT-S, ip-cst- Founder of Root of it foundation

The root of It Foundation was created to do exactly what the name states, get to the root of what is causing the pain and suffering in our community. This means actively removing roadblocks that have been put in place to deny providers and the community full access to their inner healing abilities.

The community deserves providers who want to get to the root of our pain decolonizing mental health and work toward collective liberation. “decolonizing” mental health and “generational healing” are not just buzzwords to us, but they are part of the active process of unlearning practices that do harm to the community around us as well as to healers. 

With more than 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I hold a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed in CO, TX, and FL, am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™, Level 2 Reiki practitioner, Service Animal Handler, Sand Tray Therapy Certification holder, a trained Chicana/Chicano/Chicanx Clinician, Telemental Health certified provider, experienced in psychedelic assisted therapy, and trained in somatic abolitionism.

Today, I focus on incorporating all of my experience, knowledge, and cultural strengths into supporting community and other clinicians in the work of collective liberation.

Board of Directors

  • Founder / President

    Alyssa Cedillo is a licensed professional counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor in TX, CO, and FL, with a holistic approach that is culturally responsive and focused on social justice. Her emphasis is on advocacy and empowering individuals to recognize their unique gifts and strengths, enabling them to build the life they deserve. Schedule your initial session now.

  • Medical Director & Treasurer

    Pablo Gonzalez MD is a board certified psychiatrist, Mexican American disrupter of systems of oppression and has spent the last 10 years facilitating healing within the Military and Veteran population. He has a deep commitment and passion for the work that he does with this community and has a unique perspective of the systems in place that currently provide healing to service members. He continues to provide clinical supervision to physicians in training, knowing that they are the future of mental health and is determined to assist in developing their skills as empathetic healers

  • Director of Training and Education

    Mauricio Verduzco, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, Colorado, and Florida, dedicates his time to supporting children, teenagers, and families dealing with immigration, legal issues, and significant mental health challenges. With more than six years of experience as a member of the mental health authority in Travis County, he has served the community in various settings like clinics, schools, and correctional facilities.

    Currently, Mauricio focuses on training and educating both in therapy sessions and within the community. His experience emphasizes the importance of integrating play in therapy for clients of all ages and challenging existing mental health practices through decolonization. He has helped educate on topics such as sexual health and wellness, men’s health and identity, and consensual non-monogamy. Mauricio is particularly interested in helping individuals navigate their identity, explore gender, sexuality, and more.

    Together, the goal is to promote acceptance and self-confidence, empowering individuals to thrive in all aspects of their lives.