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At Roots of Regulation Counseling, PLLC, founded by Mary D’Adam and Heather DeJanovich, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and trauma-informed therapy to our clients, utilizing modalities such as EMDR and polyvagal therapy.

01/23/2026

✨ Abby Gentile has immediate openings! ✨
If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, now is a great time. Email Info@rootsofregulationcounseling.com
to schedule.

10/24/2025

✨ Meet Abby Gentile, MA, LCPC, PMH-C ✨
We’re thrilled to welcome Abby to Roots of Regulation Counseling!

Abby is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist passionate about supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the ever-evolving journey of motherhood. Her calm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach helps clients feel safe, seen, and empowered to reconnect with their own wisdom.

Abby specializes in:
• Perinatal & postpartum mental health
• Nervous system regulation
• Identity shifts & relationship changes in motherhood
• Fertility challenges, birth trauma, and maternal anxiety

Abby offers morning and early afternoon telehealth sessions for busy moms and caregivers seeking flexible, supportive care.

Learn more or schedule with Abby today at https://rootsofregulation.com/meet-our-therapists/

08/11/2025

🌿 Mental Health Providers Networking Event 🌿

Join us for the semi-annual Mental Health Providers Networking Event ~ hosted by Roots of Regulation Counseling & Full Circle Counseling and Wellness ~ a chance to connect, collaborate, and recharge with fellow professionals.

📍 Where: Full Circle Counseling & Wellness
20855 S. LaGrange Rd. #100, Frankfort, IL
📅 When: Friday, September 5th, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM

🤝 Why Come:
Connect with other mental health professionals
Expand your professional network
Learn from one another
Have some much-needed fun!

🎤 Special Guest: Elizabeth Adekoya, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, will give a brief talk on “Resisting Burnout”—gain practical insights on thriving in your role while safeguarding your own mental health.

📩 RSVP by September 1st, 2025
Email: info@rootsofregulationcounseling.com
Let’s come together to support each other, share resources, and leave feeling inspired and recharged. 💚

05/27/2025

🌱Rooted in Regulation Micro-Learning: Polyvagal Theory & Trauma

Did you know one nerve plays a huge role in how safe—or unsafe—you feel?

🧠 It’s called the vagus nerve, and it’s like your body's internal surveillance system, constantly scanning for danger or safety. When trauma hits, this system can get stuck in survival mode—hyper-alert 🏃‍♀️ or completely shut down 💤.

This can look like:

Constant anxiety or restlessness

Numbness or disconnection

Feeling unsafe even in calm situations

As Dr. Stephen Porges, creator of Polyvagal Theory, says:

“Safety is the treatment.”

💡 That means healing begins when we feel safe—in our bodies, in relationships, and in our environments. Polyvagal Theory helps us understand the biology behind that safety, and how we can support regulation from the bottom up.

💬 Ever noticed your body feeling unsafe even when your brain says everything’s fine? You’re not alone.

💡 That means healing begins when we feel safe in our bodies, in relationships, and in our environments. Polyvagal Theory helps us understand the biology behind that safety, and how we can support regulation from the bottom up.

05/20/2025

🌱 Rooted in Regulation Micro-Learning: Trauma

From our very first days, relationships teach us how to feel safe—or not.
👶💞 The way caregivers respond to our needs shapes how we handle stress for the rest of our lives.

🔐 Secure attachment = resilience.
🌪️ Insecure attachment = a nervous system more vulnerable to trauma.

As Dr. Daniel Siegel beautifully says:

“The roots of resilience… are to be found in the sense of being understood by and existing in the mind and heart of a loving, attuned, and self-possessed other.”

In other words: when someone really sees us and stays with us—especially early on—it wires our brain for regulation, trust, and strength under stress.

🧠 Trauma disrupts this, but the good news? Relational healing is possible. Safe, attuned connection—now—can rewire what was once miswired.

💬 Ever had a relationship that helped you feel safer in your body? Drop a 💚 if someone’s presence helped build your resilience.

05/18/2025

With Entrepreneur & Business Center at Joliet Junior College – we just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/16/2025

🌱 Rooted in Regulation Micro-Learning: Attachment & The Anxious Attachment Style
Ever felt “too much” in a relationship? Like you needed constant reassurance or feared being left behind?

😟 That might be anxious attachment—a pattern that often begins in childhood when caregiving is inconsistent. Sometimes your needs were met… other times, not so much. That unpredictability wires the brain to crave closeness but also fear abandonment.

As John Bowlby described:

“Anxious attachment is the result of inconsistent caregiving, creating a preoccupation with attachment figures.”

So if you:

Worry about being “too needy”

Feel anxious when someone pulls away

Constantly seek validation in relationships

…you’re not broken. Your nervous system learned this to protect you.

💚 Healing anxious attachment means learning how to self-soothe AND connect with safe, consistent others.

💭 What’s one way you calm your nervous system when you’re feeling anxious in relationships?

05/13/2025

🌱 Rooted in Regulation Micro-Learning: Trauma
When Trauma Overwhelms Us: Dissociation

Ever felt like you were watching life happen from outside your body? Or like your mind just checked out during a tough moment? That might’ve been dissociation—your brain’s built-in safety switch when things feel too overwhelming.

🧠 “Dissociation is the escape when no other escape is possible.” – Janina Fisher

When there’s no safe way out, the brain protects us by disconnecting. It’s not weakness—it’s survival. This is especially common in trauma, where fight or flight weren’t options, and freeze or “numbing out” took over.

✨ Learning to recognize dissociation helps us build compassion for ourselves and others. It’s the brain’s way of saying: “I couldn’t handle this then—but I’m here now, trying.”

💬 Have you ever experienced dissociation without realizing it at the time?
Drop a 💭 if this resonates, or share (if you're comfortable) below. Let’s grow understanding, one post at a time.

05/05/2025

We had such a wonderful time hosting our recent networking event! It was an honor to meet so many incredible providers who are doing meaningful, heart-centered work in our community.

At Roots of Regulation, we believe in the power of connection…within ourselves, in our relationships, and across our professional networks. Events like this remind us how essential it is to build spaces where providers can support, inspire, and learn from one another.

We are so grateful for everyone who joined us and we cannot wait to do it again. Stay tuned for future opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

04/29/2025

Just a reminder that our networking event is this Friday, 5/2!
Come by for snacks, wine, and great conversation — and take a moment to connect with other professionals who value meaningful work and real relationships.
This event is hosted by Roots of Regulation Counseling, where we believe that growth happens in safe, rooted relationships. Let’s keep building a community that supports one another — personally, professionally, and collectively.
We’d love to see you there!

04/28/2025

At Roots of Regulation Counseling, PLLC, we were honored to join fellow small business owners in sharing the impact of the Entrepreneur & Business Center at Joliet Junior College with Rep. Lauren Underwood.

Each story shared was inspiring, and we are so grateful for the incredible energy and community spirit in the room. The support, guidance, and resources provided by the EBC truly make a difference for small businesses like ours.

Thank you, Rep. Lauren Underwood, for taking the time to meet with us and for championing small businesses in our community.

It was a joy to connect with so many new friends and colleagues—we're excited to continue building relationships and supporting each other. Photo Credits to Simply Josie Rivera Sweets & Treats, LLC

Supporting local small businesses means supporting strong, thriving communities. 🌱

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04/18/2025

🌳 Rooted in Regulation Micro-Learning: Polyvagal Week 6 🌳

🌊 The Dorsal Vagal State – Freeze & Shutdown 🌊
Ever feel numb, disconnected, or completely drained? 🫥
That’s your nervous system hitting the brakes — it’s called dorsal vagal shutdown, a protective state that slows everything down.

💡 As Deb Dana says:

“When survival feels impossible, the body chooses to disappear.”

🌀 It’s not just in your head — it’s your body doing its best to keep you safe.

💬 Micro Check-In:
What helps you feel more alive when you’re stuck in this state?
Drop your go-to lifelines in the comments — a favorite song, a walk in the sun, calling a friend? Let’s build a toolbox together 🧰👇

Address

7777 W Lincoln Highway
Frankfort, IL
60423

Telephone

+17082523727

Website

https://rootsofregulation.com/

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