Kira Yakubov Ploshansky

Hi! I’m Kira Yakubov Ploshansky, a Boca Raton, Florida-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting individuals and couples in creating healthier, more connected relationships. I’m passionate about helping professionals navigate anxiety and supporting couples in deepening their connection.

My journey as a clinician began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where I founded Heal Your Roots Wellness, a practice dedicated to fostering growth, self-awareness, and meaningful relationships. This foundation allowed me to hone my approach to therapy, blending evidence-based techniques with compassion and cultural sensitivity.

In addition to my clinical work, I’m the host of the Heal Your Roots Podcast, where I share insights, tools, and conversations designed to empower individuals and couples on their journey toward personal growth and relational fulfillment. Through engaging discussions and practical advice, the podcast extends my passion for supporting others in a dynamic and accessible format.

I’m also the proud author of the Deeper Connecting Couple’s Workbook, a comprehensive guide designed to strengthen communication and intimacy in relationships. I’ve developed an online course to complement the workbook, bringing these tools to a broader audience and enabling couples to grow and thrive together, even outside of the therapy room.

As someone living with ADHD, I understand the unique challenges and strengths that come with neurodivergence. This personal experience has shaped my ability to support individuals and couples navigating ADHD in their own lives. Whether addressing challenges with communication, organization, or emotional regulation, I bring empathy and practical strategies to help clients thrive in their relationships and personal journeys.

Building a genuine and safe therapeutic relationship with my clients is my top priority. In the therapy room, my goal is for you to feel seen and heard, to explore parts of yourself that may have been hiding due to shame, guilt, or fear, and bring them to light. I believe people are whole beings, with many parts and sides, that are all important and need to be acknowledged. I also spend time learning about your upbringing and family dynamics to help you identify any unhealthy patterns you may be repeating within your relationships today.

Through my own personal journey, I’ve discovered that knowing and accepting yourself is a superpower that will be your anchor in making decisions and improving the quality of your life and relationships. When you understand, love, and accept yourself, you become less guarded and more open to understanding others. I’m here to guide and hold space for you to unpack and transform your emotions, past experiences, and struggles, in order to grow and evolve.

I identify as a cis-gendered, heterosexual, bilingual woman. I moved to America from the former Soviet Union when I was two years old with my family. I speak Russian and have strong ties to my roots. As a first-generation immigrant from a conservative upbringing, I understand the impact that conflicting cultural and familial views can have on a person. I am deeply committed to helping clients explore how cultural norms and expectations around gender roles, sexuality, and identity may be contributing to the struggles they continue to experience.

Beyond my professional life, I am a parent to a young child, an experience that has profoundly deepened my understanding of relationships, patience, and personal growth. This role inspires me daily and informs my approach to supporting clients in navigating their own family dynamics.

Although the work we do is serious and heavy at times, there will be plenty of laughter and connection during our sessions. You are the expert of your life, and that is why I work collaboratively with you to heal wounds, develop coping strategies, and make sense of what is coming up for you.

Warmly,
Kira Yakubov Ploshansky, LMFT