Amy’s goal is to help clients realize their mental health goals, experience healing and an increased sense of well-being. Amy works from a polyvagal lens to healing - with the understanding that feelings are expressed first through the nervous system and then are processed in the brain. Her style is compassionate, empathetic, direct, and infused with humor. 

As a somatic health expert, Amy provides compassionate, person-focused, and practical therapy to individuals experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and work-life balance challenges. Having twenty years of experience as a massage therapist and body worker uniquely positions Amy to understand and appreciate the body-mind connection.

In sessions with Amy, you can expect her to encourage you to make this connection for yourself while accessing the wealth of information your nervous system has to offer you about feelings and past experiences. This connection brings lasting, healing and substantial growth.

Telehealth & In-Person | Individuals (18+)

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Amy Stenger-Sullivan, MA, LPCC-S

Founder and Lead Steward of Rooted Compassion

What People Are Saying About Amy

"Excellent presentation! The presenter was approachable and relatable as well as knowledgeable and passionate about the material. I am eager to dive deeper and continue to understand polyvagal theory!"

— Training Participant

"She was very relatable and her authenticity helped me to be and stay engaged."

— Training Participant

"Amy was amazing and I left thinking "man, I wish she had been my therapist as a kid!"

— Training Participant

“Amy is one of the best trainers I have ever had the pleasure to learn from. I learned from her in multiple different trainings over several years. I learn from her every chance I get!!”

— Anna N.

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  • The "lake"

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Amy’s Anchors

A fluffy, light-colored dog sitting on green grass with small purple flowers, looking up with a happy expression and tongue out.
A dirt walking trail through a wooded area with a bench on the left side. The trail is marked with small orange flags and painted arrows on the ground, indicating a designated route.
Sunset over a body of water with a reflection of the sun on the surface, and a small part of a boat railing in the bottom right corner.
A vibrant sunset over a body of water, with colors ranging from purple to pink and orange, and silhouetted land and trees in the foreground.

“Amy has the remarkable ability to take complex concepts and make them easily accessible and very relatable. Amy’s contribution to understanding Polyvagal Theory has widened my knowledge as a person and clinician. I have not only been able to apply what I have learned about Polyvagal Theory from Amy to deepen my understanding of my own humanity and lived expertness, but use I tin my clinical practice to help others depend their understanding of themselves and their relationships. And for that, I have tremendous gratitude.”

La Shanda Sugg, LPC

Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting, LLC