Hi, I’m Alyssa Cedillo, LPC-S, RPT-S, LP-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.

  • Description text goes hereMedical 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.

Support the Root of It Foundation

Help us expand access to culturally responsive care and create meaningful support within our community. Your contribution helps us continue this work and reach those who need it.

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Allocation of Funds

How your donations have been spent in 2026

Client Care

Your donations have been used towards providing services to intentionally and historically marginalized identity

  • Reduced-Rate Services: 30 reduced rate sessions to community members

  • Medical Services: 1 history and physicals with an MD

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Sessions: 3 free sessions

  • Emergency Services: Services provided to those affected by ICE raids

Providers in training - Practicum Students / Associates 2026

Services provided to providers in training of intentionally and historically marginalized identities

  • Partial scholarships: 0 Continued Education scholarships for providers in training

  • 2 free KAP session for mental health provider working with trauma

  • 2 free History and Physicals with Medical Director, Dr. Gonzalez

  • Reduced-Rate Supervision: 2-month supervision period at a reduced rate for providers in training

  • Free Supervision: For graduate students completing clinical hours

  • Free Consultations: Associates requesting information about licensing, 3 fully licensed provider case consultation.

How your donations have

been spent in 2025

Your donations have been used towards providing services to intentionally and historically marginalized identity

  • Pro Bono Therapy Sessions: 5 free sessions for 5 community members

  • Reduced-Rate Services: 10 reduced rate sessions to community members

  • Medical Services: 2 history and physicals with an MD

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Sessions: 5 free sessions

  • Emergency Services: Services provided to those affected in TX by flooding

Providers in training - Practicum

Students / Associates 2025

Services provided to providers in training of intentionally and historically marginalized identities

  • Partial scholarships: 4 Continued Education scholarships for providers in training

  • 3 free KAP session for mental health provider working with trauma

  • Reduced-Rate Supervision: 6-month supervision period at a reduced rate for providers in training

  • Free Supervision: For graduate students completing clinical hours

How your donations have

been spent in 2024

Client Care

Your donations have been used towards providing services to intentionally and historically marginalized identity

  • Pro Bono Therapy Sessions: 5 free sessions for 5 community members

  • Reduced-Rate Services: 10 reduced rate sessions to community members

  • Medical Services: 2 history and physicals with an MD

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Sessions: 5 free sessions

  • Emergency Services: Services provided to those affected in TX by flooding

Providers in training - Practicum

Students / Associates 2024

Services provided to providers in training of intentionally and historically marginalized identities

  • 6 months of clinical supervision at discounted rate for providers of intentionally marginalized identity

  • 2 full scholarship for 3CE clinical trainings for providers of intentionally marginalized identity

  • 1 full scholarship for 6CE Clinical training providers of intentionally marginalized identity

  • 6 partial scholarships for clinical trainings for providers of intentionally marginalized identity

  • 4 Zero Cost consultation sessions for providers of intentionally marginalized identity in training

  • 3 Zero Cost consultation session for fully licensed provider of intentionally marginalized identity