Hey there! I’m Val Schrader,

a Somatic Trauma Practitioner with a background in clinical social work with a focus on complex trauma. I specifically address childhood emotional neglect/abuse, intergenerational trauma, immigration/displacement trauma, parental narcissistic abuse, and neurodivergent support for ADHD, AuDHD, and Autistic individuals and couples.  

My practice prioritizes providing trauma-informed, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care rooted in liberation, equity, and social justice. 

Through Somatic Experiencing, Attachment, and IFS (Internal Family Systems), we'll go beyond talking about what happened and how it's affected you. Together, we'll create supportive coping strategies, reshape your self-perception, and develop better relational skills.

My approach is compassion-based, non-pathologizing, and collaborative. That means you set the pace while I guide you to trust yourself, manage your triggers and emotional reactions, create conflict resolution skills, and learn to set boundaries without guilt or shame. We'll create goals, address current struggles and their root causes, while developing neurodivergent-adapted strategies to support you, your life, and your relationships.

On the other side, you'll not only have the skills and capacity to navigate setbacks. You'll understand your needs and who you are with more clarity and acceptance. You'll find it easier to embrace healthy connections, joy, and create a more fulfilling life. 

If you've felt failed by talk therapy and desire an approach that considers all parts of you, I'd love to chat! Schedule a free consultation below.