Valerie Schrader

Hey there! I’m Val Schrader,
a Somatic Trauma Practitioner with a background in social work and women's & gender studies, focusing on marginalized mental health. My goal is to help you let go of the need to heal “perfectly,” develop supportive coping strategies to overcome the challenges of childhood, intergenerational, relational, and narcissistic abuse trauma.

The work I do is neurodivergent affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and rooted in liberation, equity, and social justice. My approach is laid-back, client-centered, collaborative, and affirming. I want you to feel safe, seen, heard, valued, validated, and free to be exactly who you are! All parts of your experience matter to me because, at the root of all traumas, are systems of oppression: capitalism, colonialism, and patriarchy.

With me, you'll experience genuine, no BS care, whether we’re working one-on-one or you’re joining the Feral Cycle Breakers Community, an online healing space for neurodivergent adults.

My goal is to empower you to trust yourself as you find a path forward. That means you lead the way, and I’ll create the space for you to be messy, real, and rediscover all those hidden parts of yourself that you learned to mask. Together, we'll create a goal, develop practical strategies to support it, while we identify the root causes of your current struggles, and work at your pace to overcome them.

Working with me is like stepping through the looking glass — it's an adventure full of honesty, moments of laughter, and being perfectly imperfect. On the other side, you'll not only have the skills and capacity to navigate setbacks. You'll find it easier to embrace happiness, joy, and create a more fulfilling life. If you've felt failed by talk therapy and have been on a journey of processing trauma, identity, burnout, anxiety, self-esteem, and overstimulation, I would love to support you.

What I specialize in:
CPTSD (Complex Trauma)
Neurodivergent-Affirming Support for ADHD, AuDHD, & ASD
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Childhood Trauma & Intergenerational Trauma
Immigration & Displacement Trauma, and 1st Generation
Religious Trauma
Attachment Trauma, Relationship Concerns, & Intimacy Struggles
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Boundary Setting & Conflict Resolution Skills
Anxiety, Burnout, & Stress Management
Dissociation & Freeze
People Pleasing, Perfectionism, & Imposter Syndrome
Self-Worth Issues, Shame, & Body Image Issues
Gender/Sexual Identity and Exploration
LGBTQIA+ Folx, Kink, and poly/ENM

Modalities:
Generational Trauma Resolution
Attachment-Based Therapy
Breathwork
IFS (Internal Family Systems) or Inner Child Healing
Liberation-Focused
Meditation
Mindfulness
Polyvagal (Nervous System Healing)
Sensorimotor Processing
Somatic Trauma Therapy & Somatic Experiencing
The Gottman Method for Couples