Trauma-Informed Somatic Coaching for Women, Femmes & LGBTQIA+ Individuals

Break free from cycles of stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.

Using body-based healing practices, release trauma and build emotional stability, self-trust, and meaningful connections in a safe, inclusive space.

Why Life Feels So Hard Right Now

Does your body feel tense, heavy, or restless, even when trying to relax? Do you feel stuck in patterns of stress, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm you can’t shake?

Life’s demands and pressures can leave anyone feeling trapped, exhausted, and unsure of how to move forward, especially when navigating unique challenges tied to identity, belonging, and self-worth.

Here’s what it might look like:

  • Relationship Challenges

    Attachment Struggles & People-Pleasing

    * Trusting others or being vulnerable feels scary and unsafe.

    * Saying no or setting boundaries makes you worried about conflict or rejection, so you settle when you don’t want to—feeling resentful or depleted.

    * You overthink, replaying conversations and wondering if you upset someone.

    * You constantly apologize, even for things that aren’t your fault, just to keep the peace.

  • Emotional Struggles

    The Inner Critic, Overwhelm, & Burnout

    * The voice in your head constantly says, “You’re not enough”.

    * You hesitate to speak up, convinced you don’t have anything valuable to contribute.

    * Moments of joy or pleasure feel fleeting, and you struggle to stay present in them.

    * You push through every challenge to the point of exhaustion.

    * You feel drained by constant anxiety, anger, or sadness and just want some relief.

  • Success Struggles

    Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome

    * You set impossibly high standards for yourself—and feel like a failure when you don’t meet them

    * You feel like you have to earn rest by being productive every second of the day.

    * Mistakes feel catastrophic, so you avoid risks or new opportunities altogether.

    * You assume your success is luck, not skill, and fear being “found out” as a fraud.

  • Navigating Transitions

    Life Changes & Repeated Cycles

    * Career shifts, relationship challenges, or personal growth leave you feeling like you’re juggling too much and dropping every ball.

    * The things that used to define you—your identity, relationships, or goals—no longer feel like they fit, leaving you unsure of who you are or where you’re going.

    * You’ve done therapy, understand your struggles, and you’ve made progress but keep getting pulled back into old habits.

  • Body Disconnection

    Body Shame & Judgement

    * Years of judgment, discomfort, or trauma make it hard to connect with your body or see it as a safe space.

    * Your body feels heavy, tense, or frozen like it’s working against you whenever you try to make a change.

    * You avoid mirrors or photos because they make you feel disconnected or uncomfortable.

    * You’ve learned to ignore what your body needs—rest, nourishment, movement—because it’s easier than facing the discomfort.

These struggles aren’t your fault. They’re patterns your body created to keep you safe in the past. But now, they’re holding you back from the life you want.

Somatic coaching can help you release these patterns, reconnect with your body, and feel calm, clear, and fully in control again.

What’s Possible for You

Imagine feeling lighter, more confident, and fully connected to your body and life:

  • Emotional Stability: Calm your mind and body without spiraling into overwhelm.

  • Fulfilling Relationships: Build deeper connections, set boundaries, and express your needs without fear or guilt.

  • Self-Trust & Confidence: Quiet your inner critic and take meaningful steps toward what matters most.

  • Body Connection: Reclaim your body as a safe, empowering space where you feel at ease.

  • Aligned Growth: Break free from perfectionism and procrastination to pursue what truly fulfills you.

You’ve worked hard on yourself, but every time you try to set a boundary, your chest tightens. That old voice creeps in: “What if they get mad at me?” So, you stay silent, even when it hurts.


Imagine this instead: You confidently express your needs, trusting yourself to handle any response. Your chest feels light, your voice steady, and for the first time, you feel relief knowing you’re standing up for yourself.

“Each session with Valerie gives me clarity, confidence, and the courage to be fully myself. This work is so much more than coaching—it’s truly transformative.”

How My Approach is Different

Talk therapy helps you understand your patterns, but real change happens in your body, where trauma and emotional reactions are stored.

Somatic coaching uses body-based practices to release what’s holding you back and create the emotional stability and self-trust you need to thrive.

Here’s how:

  • Heal the Root Causes: Release the emotions and physical sensations tied to old patterns.

  • Build Self-Trust: Learn to listen to your body’s signals with confidence to make better decisions.

  • Develop Practical Tools: Use body-based techniques like breathwork and grounding to regulate emotions and manage stress.

  • Create Lasting Change: Feel more joy and playfulness, and start asking yourself “But what if things work out?”

This work isn’t just about coping—it’s about changing your life from the inside out.

Client Success Stories

  • "I can’t say enough about Valerie’s approach. She’s the first coach I’ve worked with who sees and supports me for who I am. Her guidance is rooted in care and practicality, creating change that doesn’t overwhelm but truly lasts. Working with her feels safe, grounded, and aligned with my pace and my values. This work has transformed how I show up for myself in ways I never thought possible."

    Hélène

  • "In therapy, I used to intellectualize my issues, trying to 'fix' myself through understanding my past. With Valerie, I learned self-acceptance, tuning into my mind and body to make mindful decisions in the present. Her coaching encouraged me to connect with my own intuition and inner guidance. Even the voice notes we shared helped me celebrate my wins and get unstuck when I needed it. Therapy helped with surface-level understanding, but working with Valerie brought me to a place of self-trust and clarity. I’m perpetually grateful for the growth I’ve achieved with her."

    Mariah

  • "Valerie is thoughtful, authentic, and so attuned to her clients—I even recommended her to a close friend. In our sessions, I felt completely supported and safe, even when I was feeling resistant. One particular session with my inner child opened the door to profound healing, which I still draw on today. My compassion has deepened, and I’ve developed healthier boundaries and a stronger sense of ease in my relationships. I’m so grateful for our time together, Valerie!"

    Yanique

What You’ll Experience in Sessions

Somatic coaching combines science-backed techniques with intuitive guidance, including:

  • Parts Work (IFS) / Inner Child Healing: Rebuild trust with inner parts like your inner child or critic, creating supportive patterns for growth.

  • Nervous System Repair: Release trauma stored in your body and shift into emotional stability.

  • Body-Based Practices: Use grounding, breathwork, and movement to feel centered and aligned.

  • Attachment Repair: Heal emotional patterns that keep you stuck in unhealthy relationship cycles.

  • Generational Trauma Healing: Break free from inherited cycles to move forward with clarity.

  • Embodiment Practices: Solidify new beliefs and habits through movement, mindfulness, and body awareness.

  • Entrepreneurial Support: Build systems and routines to reduce overwhelm and grow your business with confidence.

“I have gotten so much further so much faster in working through my own bullshit with Valerie than I ever did in talk therapy! I’m seeing real change and real progress motivating me to keep going… I love it.”

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  • Heal inner parts like the inner child or inner critic that hold fear, shame, doubt, and self-sabotage.

    By meeting and rebuilding trust with these parts, you’ll create supportive inner patterns that allow you to move forward with ease and confidence.

    This process helps rewire attachment patterns by teaching you to have more compassion, understanding, and patience with yourself.

    Parts work is the foundation of my work because it’s so effective!

  • Most struggles started before you were born and were passed down through family lines.

    Ancestral healing practices, similar to Parts Work, help break the cycles associated with immigration, poverty, war, oppression, abuse, and religious trauma.

    We’ll work with your body to “meet with your ancestors” and wipe the slate clean, giving you the freedom to build a life that reflects who you are now.

  • Through Sensorimotor Processing, we’ll work with your body to shift physical reactions and sensations related to unprocessed trauma and the current patterns holding you back.

    This process helps release tension and even pain from your body making it easier to create new beliefs.

    We’ll use that ease to pair new emotions and physical sensations with supportive beliefs, making it feel even better to move forward.

  • The vagus nerve controls how your body responds to stress sending you into survival mode or freeze.

    It connects your brain and major organs, causing sickness and health issues like autoimmune disease, heart disease, and chronic pain/fatigue with long-term stress.

    We’ll use simple practices, stimulating the vagus nerve to shift your body from survival mode to calm and clarity. Over time, it’ll improve your emotional resilience, stress recovery, and even physical health.

  • We’ll use embodiment practices like grounding, breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and body awareness throughout our work together to:

    • Stay present, solidify new beliefs and supportive emotions mind, body, and soul.

    • Build trust in your intuition to tell the difference between people-pleasing behaviors and what you really want.

    • Gain more clarity on what you really want and the actions you need to take.

    • Build confidence to take action, set boundaries, and express yourself.

  • VITA combines somatic tools with sacred sexuality and neo tantra practices to address issues associated with intimacy, romantic relationships, body image, and sexual health and wellbeing.

    We’ll build a healthier, happier connection to your body and pleasure while letting go of body shame and trauma (reproductive, sexual, or religious),

    You’ll feel a sense of ownership over your body and find it easier to experience more intimacy mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and sexually.

Client Success Stories

  • "I would wholeheartedly recommend Valerie Schrader. She takes a truly unique approach, focusing on your intuitive pace and creating sustainable success, rather than pushing quick, one-size-fits-all solutions. Her guidance is practical and trauma-informed, with a gentleness that works with your nervous system, not against it. She’s honest, caring, and truly invested in your long-term well-being—unlike any other coach I’ve encountered. Working with Valerie has been a game-changer, and I can’t recommend her enough."

    Nadia

  • "I’ve made more progress in 12 weeks with Valerie than in a lifetime of traditional therapy. Valerie’s coaching style is direct, no-nonsense, and spot-on. She’s helped me understand my relationship with my family and uncover how generational trauma shaped my life. With her help, I’ve started to unwind these patterns, and my relationship with my mom has improved significantly. Having a coach who is both kind and clear has been incredibly powerful for my growth."

    Kate

  • "I’ve worked with many wonderful coaches over the years, but Valerie’s approach allowed me to experience breakthroughs I hadn't achieved elsewhere. Valerie’s vast experience and her unwavering nonjudgmental support made it possible for me to open up deeply, without fear. She was so tuned into me during our sessions that I felt completely seen and safe. Her intuitive, unscripted approach led me exactly where I needed to go. This has had a huge impact on my growth, and I’m so grateful for our work together."

    Gina Catherine

Who This is For

This space is for women, femmes, and LGBTQIA+ individuals who:

  • Are tired of feeling stuck in cycles of stress, anxiety, or overwhelm.

  • Want to heal attachment wounds and feel confident setting boundaries.

  • Struggle with perfectionism, self-doubt, or people-pleasing.

  • Feel disconnected from their bodies and want to reconnect with ease and empowerment.

  • Are ready to move beyond talk therapy and into body-centered, actionable healing.

How We’ll Work Together

Step 1: Let’s Chat

Start with a free 15-minute call to explore your struggles and see if this work feels right for you.

Step 2: Your First Session

We’ll dig into what’s keeping you stuck and explore tools to help you feel calmer and more in control.

Step 3: Ongoing Support

Each session builds on the last to create steady progress toward your goals. WhatsApp support keeps you grounded between sessions.

Support For Entrepreneurs

Building a business with ADHD, AuDHD, or CPTSD can feel overwhelming.

Through somatic coaching, I’ll help you:

  • Create systems that work with your brain and goals.

  • Overcome perfectionism and self-doubt to take bold action.

  • Build confidence to grow your business without burnout.

  • Align your work with your values for sustainable growth.

You’ll leave sessions feeling clear, confident, and ready to grow your business in a way that feels sustainable and joyful.

“With Valerie’s support, I found the courage to build my business in a way that felt safe and aligned, without the hustle and burnout.”

Client Success Stories

  • "Valerie’s sessions are truly transformative. Initially, I was nervous, but within minutes, I felt completely comfortable sharing my life’s intimate details. Valerie listens actively, with warmth and humor, and gave me the push I needed to dive deeper. Her visualizations and meditations guided me to clarify what I desired and to feel supported in achieving it. Her work even inspired me to improve communication in my marriage, and it’s strengthened our connection. I can’t recommend Valerie enough—she is a true healer."

    Rachel

  • "Working with Valerie has been life-changing. She holds space like no one else—grounded, authentic, and deeply dedicated. Because of her approach, I could fully dive into the process, and I felt safe doing so. Her knowledge of trauma is extensive, and the exercises and meditations she created are truly game-changers. My relationships, career, and connection to myself have all transformed. I’m waking up excited to live my life, and I cannot recommend her enough. She’s the real deal, and I’m forever grateful."

    Shayne

Pricing & Next Steps

This work is an investment in moving beyond trauma and into the life you want to live.

Single Session: $125 per 60-minute session

12-Session Package: $230/month for 6 months or $172.50/month for 8 months.

  • Includes: Twelve 60-minute sessions + Weekly WhatsApp support (up to 30 minutes)

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 FAQs

  • We’ll blend body-based practices and actionable strategies to address what’s holding you back and create real, lasting change.

  • Not exactly. Therapy often focuses on processing the past. Coaching focuses on where you are now and where you want to go, addressing the past only as needed to move forward.

  • Yes! My approach is personalized to your needs, blending somatic experiencing with intuitive guidance to create deeper, actionable results.

  • This work picks up where therapy left off, helping you bridge the gap between understanding your patterns and creating real, lasting change.

  • Yes! As someone with ADHD and CPTSD, I’ve experienced firsthand how amazing somatic experiencing is. Many clients have found this body-centered approach to be much more helpful and supportive.

  • Simply put, I use women to describe cis and trans women and femmes is for anyone who was born with a vulva but identifies as non-binary.

  • Absolutely. This space welcomes individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and lived experiences.

  • No, it’s not a substitute for therapy, prescribed medications, or necessary medical treatment. It’s a great addition to your current care or next step if you’ve completed care.

  • Sessions are online via Zoom, so you can join from anywhere. I’m available for coaching Monday - Thursday and respond to WhatsApp messages on those days as well.

  • No problem, things come up, and I understand that.

    Sessions can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the scheduled time.

    After that, if there’s a medical emergency or other significant issue, it’s at my discretion to reschedule without losing the session. Please reach out via WhatsApp or email as soon as possible. No-shows will automatically result in the loss of that session.

  • The payment plan is set to automatically charge the card or bank account used to the purchase your package on the same day each month until it's fully paid off.

    For example, if you purchased on the 15th, you’ll be charged on the 15th of every month until the balance is paid in full.

  • I understand plans can change. Single sessions and any payments already made on a payment plan are not refundable.

    If you are experiencing hardship or a significant life change that will make further payments on a payment plan difficult, please reach out at least 5 business days before your next payment to discuss.

  • For medical emergencies or significant issues, you may be able to reschedule without losing a session, so please reach out if something urgent comes up.

  • No worries! If you know you're going to be late, please send me an email or message me via WhatsApp to let me know.

    Session times won’t extend for late arrivals and will not be rescheduled if you can’t attend a full session. If I'm late for any reason, I will extend our time if possible.