Rooted Hearts Counseling LLC was created from a desire to provide a place where people feel seen, supported, and reminded that they do not have to walk through life’s challenges alone.

The name “Rooted Hearts” reflects the belief that lasting growth begins with a strong foundation. Just a roots provide stability, nourishment, and strength, we believe individuals and families can develop resilience and healing when they are supported through compassion, connection, and hope.

The inspiration behind Rooted Hearts is deeply personal. Throughout my own journey, I have seen the importance of having a safe community, supportive relationships, and people who are willing to walk alongside us through difficult seasons. These experiences have shaped my passion for serving children, adolescents, women, and families. They have strengthened my belief that healing often happens through meaningful connection.

The heart behind the name is also connected to the legacy of my grandparents, Ed and Gail. Their lives reflected a deep commitment to faith, family, service, and caring for others. The example they set continues to influence the values behind Rooted Hearts Counseling and the way I hope to serve individuals and families with compassion, humility, and a willingness to walk alongside others.

My Christian faith is at the heart of who I am and influences the compassion, grace, and hope I bring into my work as a counselor. Rooted Hearts Counseling was founded on the belief that each person is created with inherent worth, dignity, and purpose. For clients who desire it, faith and spirituality may be thoughtfully incorporated into the counseling process alongside evidence based therapeutic approaches.

At Rooted Hearts Counseling, our goal is to provide a space where individuals and families can feel safe to explore their stories, understand themselves more deeply, strengthen relationships, and move toward growth and healing. We believe no one is meant to navigate life alone, and we are honored to walk alongside clients as they become more deeply rooted in hope, connection, and resilience.

Brittany Bartley, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C, ALPS