Shame-Free Support

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Trauma-informed support means the work pays attention to safety, pacing, consent, power, choice, and the body. It does not require you to tell every detail before you are ready.

Somatic and trauma-informed support with calm body-aware imagery

This may be right for you if

You recognize yourself in one or more of these starting points

Your body reacts before your mind catches up

You may shut down, freeze, over-explain, fawn, feel anxious, or disconnect.

You want support that will not push too fast

The work should respect your pace and capacity.

Trauma touches sex, identity, or relationships

Support can hold the overlap between trauma history, intimacy, desire, boundaries, and trust.

How this can help

Support that makes the next conversation easier

Trauma-informed work can help you understand patterns without blaming yourself, build capacity, practice boundaries, and move toward relationships and choices that feel more grounded.

What sessions may focus on

  • Nervous-system cues and regulation
  • Consent, boundaries, and choice
  • Relational and sexual trauma themes
  • Shame reduction and self-trust
  • Skills for grounding and repair

Who on our team works with this

Team members connected to this topic

Kaycie Crossley, MA, LMFT

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Trauma, attachment, relationship repair, LGBTQIA+, ENM/polyamory, kink-aware care, and virtual therapy in CA/ID.

Anna Lei, MA, LMFT

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Somatic psychotherapy for trauma, CPTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, identity, sex, relationships, and embodiment.

Mel Delizia, MA, LCSW

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Coaching around identity, anxiety, coping skills, trauma-informed support, mindfulness, and personal goals.

Shelby Terrell, MA, LMSW

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LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, religious or purity-culture recovery, shame, communication, and life transitions.

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FAQ

Common questions

Do I have to talk about everything that happened?

No. Trauma-informed care should not force disclosure. You can work with patterns, body responses, boundaries, and safety at a tolerable pace.

Is coaching trauma therapy?

No. Coaching can be trauma-informed, but psychotherapy is distinct healthcare. The inquiry process can help route you appropriately.

Ready to find the right support path?

Start with the inquiry form. The team can help you confirm fit, availability, and whether therapy, coaching, or another resource is the right next step.