Valerie Schrader
Somatic trauma and neurodivergent-affirming coach in Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Adults with ADHDWomen with ADHDAutism and neurodivergenceStress and burnoutConfidence and self-esteemStress and overwhelm |
| Works with | Neurodivergent adults and LGBTQ+ |
| Also coaches | Health coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Ohio, United States |
| Credentials | Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification, The Embody Lab, 2022; Healing Intergenerational Trauma Certification, The Embody Lab, 2021; VITA Coaching Method Certification for Sex, Love, and Relationships, 2019 to 2021; Social Work with a focus on Mental Health, Eastern Kentucky University |
Valerie Schrader is a somatic trauma practitioner in Ohio who coaches neurodivergent adults, including people with ADHD, AuDHD and autism. She has a background in social work and women's and gender studies, with a focus on marginalized mental health. She taught embodiment coaching and sensual movement from 2003 to 2021. She also runs the Feral Cycle Breakers Community, an online healing space for neurodivergent adults.
What Valerie helps with
Valerie helps clients work through childhood, intergenerational, relational and narcissistic abuse trauma. She also supports anxiety, burnout and stress.
- Complex trauma (CPTSD)
- Neurodivergent-affirming support for ADHD, AuDHD and autism
- Growing up with emotionally immature parents
- Narcissistic abuse recovery
- Boundary setting and conflict resolution
- Anxiety, burnout and stress management
- People pleasing, perfectionism and imposter syndrome
- Religious trauma
Who Valerie works with
Valerie works with neurodivergent adults, including people with ADHD, AuDHD and autism. She also works with LGBTQIA+ clients, including people in kink and poly or ethically non-monogamous lives. Many clients feel let down by talk therapy and are working through trauma, identity, burnout, anxiety, self-esteem and overstimulation.
How Valerie works
Valerie sets a goal with each client and builds practical strategies to support it. Together they look for the root causes of current struggles and work at the client's pace. Her work is somatic, meaning it uses the body, and it draws on generational trauma resolution. Clients can work with her one-on-one or join the Feral Cycle Breakers Community online.
Background and qualifications
Valerie studied social work with a focus on mental health at Eastern Kentucky University. She also studied comparative sociology and women's health and sexuality at OSU. From 2003 to 2021 she worked as an embodiment coach and sensual movement instructor. She earned the VITA Coaching Method certification for sex, love and relationships between 2019 and 2021. In 2021 and 2022 she completed trauma trainings and certifications with The Embody Lab, including Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy.
Valerie Schrader pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Feral Cycle Breakers Community, an online group for neurodivergent adults
Valerie Schrader reviews
The CoachVouch take
She pairs a somatic trauma approach with a social work background and a focus on neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Best for neurodivergent adults who feel talk therapy did not work and want to heal trauma at their own pace.
Common questions
How much does Valerie Schrader charge?
Coaching with Valerie runs $110 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Valerie Schrader help with?
Valerie Schrader helps with complex trauma (CPTSD), neurodivergent-affirming support for ADHD, AuDHD and autism, growing up with emotionally immature parents and narcissistic abuse recovery.
Is Valerie Schrader certified?
Valerie Schrader lists: Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification, The Embody Lab, 2022; Healing Intergenerational Trauma Certification, The Embody Lab, 2021; VITA Coaching Method Certification for Sex, Love, and Relationships, 2019 to 2021; Social Work with a focus on Mental Health, Eastern Kentucky University.
Does Valerie Schrader work with LGBTQIA+ clients?
Yes. Her work is LGBTQIA+ affirming, and she supports clients exploring gender and sexual identity, kink and poly or ethically non-monogamous lives.
Does Valerie offer group support?
Yes. She runs the Feral Cycle Breakers Community, an online healing space for neurodivergent adults.
How do I contact Valerie Schrader?
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