
Connecting Roots, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, RPT™
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
550 Robinson Avenue #2, Barberton, OH 44203
Let's Connect (330) 859-4500

The focus of our practice is rooted in strengthening connection for couples and families. Within the couples and families we work with, our therapy services cater to every stage of life, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to help achieve personal goals. Our focus is on encouraging self-discovery, cultivating meaningful relationships, and empowering individuals to take ownership of their narrative, establishing enduring connections to live confidently and fearlessly. Please feel free to email us to learn more or request an appointment!
We offer two office spaces to meet a variety of client needs at every age, including our Center for Child & Family Therapy, which has a spacious play room! Our goal is for all of our clients to feel relaxed and comfortable in a welcoming environment. Partaking in our water, coffee, and snacks is highly encouraged!
If you would like to learn more or think we can help you reach your goals, please email or visit www.connectingrootsllc.com
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Connecting Roots, LLC now - (330) 859-4500
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Buckeye
- CareSource
- Medical Mutual
- Optum
- SummaCare
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Connecting Roots, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, RPT™
Email us or call with questions - (330) 859-4500
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / F.2200264 Amanda Essinger
- Attended The University of Akron
- License: OH CSWMFT C.1700688 / 2017
- Membership with AAMFT 159488 / 2015
Marriage & Family Therapist: Amanda Essinger
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Relationship Issues
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy 5/27/22-7/1/22

Learn a new skill in each session of this 6 week series. These experiential groups will use the healing lessons of nature to help you live a more connected, balanced, and authentic life. Groups will meet for 2 hours followed by an optional half hour discussion and an opportunity to spend time with SoulMate Farm's friendly alpacas and goats. This group is for adults who enjoy the outdoors and are comfortable around farm animals.
Expertise
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$60-$360
Group Meets
Every Fri 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
SoulMate Farms
7678 Seasons Road
Kent, OH 44240
Email Amanda Essinger about this group or call - (330) 859-4500
Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy

Email Amanda Essinger about this group or call - (330) 859-4500
Location
Additional Location
550 Robinson Avenue
STE 6
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 859-4500Nearby Areas

Connecting Roots, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, RPT™
Take the first step to help. Call now - (330) 859-4500