Valerie Schrader

I’m a trauma-informed, somatic embodiment coach specializing in guiding women and vulva owners, particularly those with CPTSD and ADHD, toward a more fulfilled and authentic life.

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.

I’m certified in Somatic Trauma Therapy, Intergenerational Trauma Resolution, Sex, Love, and Relationship coaching. My approach combines somatic experiencing with a holistic approach to address ancestral and childhood trauma, and patriarchal conditioning related to witch, mother, and sisterhood wounds. I’ve seen incredible shifts happen by getting in touch with our bodies, and emotions, and embracing our inner child and intuition.

We work together to release emotional overwhelm, build a secure sense of self, and transform your mindset. By focusing on the whole person—mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social—we create a safe space for you to develop self-trust, heal through movement, and achieve long-term growth.

For 20 years, I’ve guided 20,000+ women/vulva owners to embody radical self-love and their authentic selves and witnessed them drastically transform their lives and self-image.