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HOLISTIC ANXIETY + TRAUMA THERAPY ADDRESSING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY BACK HOME TO YOURSELF.

laura sgro, lcsw

CA LCSW: #100705
21825 Erwin St. #1167
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 814-6015
laura@ootwtherapy.com

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Ever wonder why a deep breath instantly feels calming? 🌬 

That’s your vagus nerve at work — your body’s natural switch for moving from survival mode into safety. 🧠

When it’s stimulated, the vagus nerve signals safety, calm
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For women in leadership, these qualities are imperative. And this is what can happen when you learn how to embrace calm instead of chaos.

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These aren’t just random symptoms — they’re signals that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. And unsurprisingly, being stuck in a dysregulated state over time is e
Let’s do it right now. 

Take a slow, deep breath in… hold it… and let it out. 🌿

Feels good, right?

Most of us go through our days holding our breath, bracing for what’s next. But when do we give ourselves permission
​How many times have you said “I’m sorry” when you didn’t actually do anything wrong? 🤔

We can and should apologize when we’ve hurt someone’s feelings, or caused harm. But why do we apologize for taking up space?
Life is like a cup of coffee. 
Sometimes it’s full, and we get to savor the moments ahead. Other times, though, it’s empty. And even though we can’t pour from an empty cup... most of us try anyway. 
Especially for those who giv
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When negative self-talk gets loud, it can feel impossible to quiet it down. That inner critic loves to shout out all the worst-case scenarios, exaggerations, and harsh judgments on
Growing up with emotionally immature parents often leaves a lasting impact on how you see yourself and relate to others 💔

As kids, many of us ended up stepping into roles we were never meant to play — caretaker, peacekeeper, overachiever &mda


Out of the Woods Therapy is an anti-racist, neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive and feminist practice.

Out of the Woods Therapy is located on Fernandeño Tataviam, Tongva (Gabrieleno), Ventureño Chumash, and Chumash land. To learn more
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