Rooted Compassion Counseling and Consulting, LLC

Rooted Compassion Counseling and Consulting, LLC Mental health therapy grounded in neuroscience, connection, and resilience.

Amy is excited to be volunteering with Women Writing for a Change, and she will be teaching a class on November 7th titl...
09/02/2026

Amy is excited to be volunteering with Women Writing for a Change, and she will be teaching a class on November 7th titled, “Writing from the Body: Finding the Wisdom Beneath the Story.” Mind-body awareness is a key component of self-care and has never been more important than in these stressful times. In this 3 hour class Amy will first very briefly cover the basics of how the nervous system affects mental health, and then move into prompted reflective writing and optional sharing, using traditional Women Writing practices and mind-body practices to explore when and how different states of our nervous system are "talking" to us through our writing.

You can register at the link in our bio!

"It's Not Control. It's Safety." A blurb from the blog, "I talk about safety constantly in my work — with clients, in tr...
08/26/2026

"It's Not Control. It's Safety."

A blurb from the blog,

"I talk about safety constantly in my work — with clients, in trainings, in nearly every conversation about the nervous system. But the word trips people up. Say 'safety' and most minds go straight to the physical: locked doors, seatbelts, smoke alarms. That matters, of course. I want people physically safe. But the safety I'm usually pointing to is emotional.

As humans, we know — often without ever thinking it consciously — that we need safe relationships to survive. Not just physically. Emotionally too."

Read the rest of the blog at the link in our bio!

This week we are thrilled to be highlighting our founder and lead steward, Amy Stenger-Sullivan LPCC-S. Amy is the heart...
08/14/2026

This week we are thrilled to be highlighting our founder and lead steward, Amy Stenger-Sullivan LPCC-S. Amy is the heart of the practice, and the care she has invested into it and the people who comprise it, is evident in how the practice thrives. She is a wealth of knowledge and laughter for our team and we are so grateful to have her.

We’d like to highlight three exciting things going on with Amy: breathwork, her book, and her class with Women Writing for a Change! Amy has been practicing breathwork for years and has found it to be one of the most effective tools for partnering with her nervous system for regulation. This year, she began studying to become a breathwork facilitator. She plans to use this information and these skills in her one-to-one sessions where appropriate. She will also offer community breath work sessions for those interested beginning in late this fall. This will create a space for those who want to try some nervous system work in a group environment.

Amy and Keri Perdrix’s book, “Polyvagal Work with Children and Families: Strengthening the Roots of Connection” is coming out November 17th! Every nervous system is shaped by relationships, and this book helps readers learn how to integrate Polyvagal Theory into their relationships to strengthen co-regulation, and support healing.

Amy is also excited to be volunteering with Women Writing for a Change, and she will be teaching a class on November 7th titled, “Writing from the Body: Finding the Wisdom Beneath the Story.” Mind-body awareness is a key component of self-care and has never been more important than in these stressful times. In this 3 hour class Amy will first very briefly cover the basics of how the nervous system affects mental health, and then move into prompted reflective writing and optional sharing, using traditional Women Writing practices and mind-body practices to explore when and how different states of our nervous system are "talking" to us through our writing. Register at the link in our bio!

"If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why am I like this?” or “Why can’t I just handle things better?”—you’re not a...
07/03/2026

"If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why am I like this?” or “Why can’t I just handle things better?”—you’re not alone. I hear this in my office, and I know those thoughts can feel incredibly convincing.

Looking through a Polyvagal Theory lens has deeply shifted how I understand these moments—both for my clients and within myself.

Your nervous system isn’t flawed. And it’s certainly not broken.
It’s doing exactly what it was designed to do: protect you and keep you alive."

Read the rest of the blog here, https://www.rootedcompassion.com/blogs/bbef71jvm7d1lot9ll5o3myyopb82q

This month we are highlighting Nicole Kreutzer, MA, LPCC. Nicole has been with us since 2024 and her presence has been t...
06/18/2026

This month we are highlighting Nicole Kreutzer, MA, LPCC. Nicole has been with us since 2024 and her presence has been the biggest gift to our community. With a background in holistic health and wellness coaching, Nicole looks at each situation with the understanding that the mental, physical, and emotional are interconnected. Nicole approaches therapy with her detective cap on and she brings one for you too. Her goal is to work with you to explore and connect what’s happening in your life so that you can create meaningful change. She is passionate about working with individuals and couples to navigate the complexities of relationships and personal growth. Nicole is EMDR certified, IFS Informed Somatic Trauma Therapy certified, EFT trained, and approaches therapy through the lens of the polyvagal theory. When she isn’t counseling or practicing pilates, you might find her playing with her two opinionated and watchful Daniffs, Merlin and Arthur, or tending to her garden.

Happy Pride Month from the RC Team! We love to care for and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ clients and community not just this m...
06/05/2026

Happy Pride Month from the RC Team! We love to care for and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ clients and community not just this month, but all year round.

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"Why Shame Makes You Defend Yourself, or Over-Explain"In Brandon's new blog he explores what happens in the nervous syst...
05/28/2026

"Why Shame Makes You Defend Yourself, or Over-Explain"

In Brandon's new blog he explores what happens in the nervous system when we experience shame, and provides insight into how to navigate these difficult feelings when they arise.

"Hot shame lives in mobilization — flight, fight, frantic movement. Instead of collapsing inward, your system throws itself into action. Fix it. Clarify it. Defend it. Make them understand before connection disappears."

Read the rest of the blog here, https://www.rootedcompassion.com/blogs/b2r5kj7yvtx1o886rmgv2hix6afu4n

This week for our clinician spotlight we are excited to be highlighting Brandon Mueller MA, LPC. We are so grateful for ...
05/20/2026

This week for our clinician spotlight we are excited to be highlighting Brandon Mueller MA, LPC. We are so grateful for Brandon's compassionate and steadfast spirit; every decision he makes is made with a deep sense of care that is felt by client and clinician alike. Brandon specializes in helping those experiencing life with trauma, depression, anger, and anxiety. He is trained in EMDR as well as ART, and is passionate about incorporating somatic exercises into his therapeutic work, all through the lens of polyvagal theory. Whether you tend to shut down, lash out, feel stuck in fight-or-flight, or just feel like you're constantly bracing for something to go wrong, Brandon will help you build tools for emotional regulation, self-trust, and resilience. He values providing his clients with a safe environment, free of judgment, and ensures unconditional support and acceptance in his sessions. When Brandon isn't at work, he enjoys watching movies with his partner Macey, and snuggling with his two cats, Sterling and Misha.

05/18/2026

Some grounding with Nicole for your Monday:)

05/12/2026

Take a moment to breathe today.

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