Amy Stenger-Sullivan, MA, LPCC-S
Amy Stenger-Sullivan, MA, LPCC-S, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor, Certified Trauma Specialist, EMDR Therapist, SoulCollage® facilitator, and founder of Rooted Compassion Counseling and Consulting, LLC. With over three decades of experience in bodywork and mental health, Amy leads a team of therapists who integrate the Polyvagal Theory (PVT) into trauma-informed care. Her work with the PVT began in 2005 and deeply shaped her personal and professional journey, eventually leading her to join Deb Dana’s team as senior trainer in 2021. Amy now delivers her own training series and is co-authoring a forthcoming book on the PVT and children’s therapy with Norton Publishing.
Drawing on her background in EMDR, somatic healing, and attachment science, Amy helps clients move toward emotional safety, post-traumatic growth, and resilience. She is widely known for her warm, humorous, and highly accessible teaching style, making complex material practical and transformative for clinicians across disciplines.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amy Stenger-Sullivan is the owner of Rooted Compassion Counseling and Consulting, LLC and has an employment relationship with Rhythm of Regulation. She receives a speaking honorarium from 小蝌蚪视频. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amy Stenger-Sullivan is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Ohio Counseling Association, EMDRIA, and the Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association.
