How do I get started?

We’re so glad you’re considering working with us. We encourage you to spend some time prior to booking your inquiry call browsing our available practitioners to find a coach that feels right for you. If you find a practitioner (or multiple practitioners!) that you would like to schedule a complimentary inquiry call with, simply click here, select the practitioner(s) who feel like the best fit for you, and schedule your inquiry call. If you notice that a practitioner doesn’t have available inquiry call dates, it just means their schedule is full at the moment. You’re welcome to select another practitioner, check back later, or reach out to us directly via our contact page. If your preferred practitioner isn’t available, we are able to suggest other members of our team with similar specialties.

What is the purpose of an inquiry call and is it required?

Our free 20-minute inquiry call is a time for you to ask questions about our process, get a feel for your practitioner’s approach, and talk through any logistics. We find that this conversation, paired with reading our practitioner bios, helps many people feel more comfortable and confident about starting trauma coaching.

After you sign up for an inquiry call, you’ll receive some paperwork outlining our policies and what to expect, along with answers to common questions. This is all designed to help you feel informed and supported from the very beginning.

If you’d rather skip the inquiry call and move straight to scheduling your first session, that’s absolutely fine! Just sign up for an inquiry call slot, make a note that you are ready to schedule your intake session, and we’ll reach out to you with further instructions.

Can I switch practitioners or do an inquiry call with multiple practitioners?

Absolutely! We want you to feel comfortable with your practitioner. You’re welcome to schedule inquiry calls with as many available practitioners as you’d like, and if you ever feel like you’d benefit from working with someone else, you can make that change at any time. Your healing journey is uniquely yours, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

What can I expect in my first session?

Your first session after your inquiry call is longer than the usual 50 minute session—90 minutes—to give you and your practitioner plenty of time to get to know each other. You’ll start by reviewing important paperwork and policies, answering any questions about payment or scheduling, and making sure you feel settled. After that, the space is yours to share what feels important. Your practitioner will begin the coaching process right away, gently exploring your story and working together to find the best path forward for you.

How much does coaching cost?

We strive to make our services accessible while honoring the expertise and care our practitioners bring. The initial 90-minute intake session ranges from $150–$290, depending on whether you work with a Practitioner, Associate Practitioner, or Practitioner-in-Training. Ongoing 50-minute sessions are:

• Practitioner - $165
• Associate Practitioner - $135
• Practitioner-in-Training - $100 (with a $40-100 sliding scale available)

Practitioners-in-Training have the most flexibility with pricing, though all of our practitioners reserve some sliding scale spots for those who need them. If you’re interested in exploring sliding scale options, please know that inquiring about this does not guarantee a spot or rate—this is something you and your practitioner will discuss together. If you qualify for the sliding scale, your session fee will be reviewed every six months to ensure it still fits your current needs. Also, clients who go more than four weeks between sessions, except in extenuating circumstances, may forfeit their sliding scale spot. We encourage you to speak openly with your individual practitioner for more details and support around this.

When you schedule your first session after the inquiry call, a 60% non-refundable deposit is required, which is applied to your session fee. The remainder is charged after your session.

We also offer longer sessions for individuals, couples, and families if you’d like more time together.

Why do you charge for your services?

We understand that for many who are coming out of high-control religions, cults, or fundamentalist backgrounds, it can feel unfamiliar—even uncomfortable—to pay for support services. In those high-control environments, it’s often expected that members offer their gifts and talents freely, with little or no compensation, and are encouraged to give tirelessly of their time, energy, and resources—sometimes at the expense of their own well-being.

Even after leaving these systems or deconstructing those beliefs, it’s common for these patterns to linger in our bodies and minds, shaping how we feel about paying for services. Part of the healing journey can include exploring and honoring the value of your own needs, as well as the work and care of others. Each member of our team has invested significant time, energy, and resources in their training, education, and personal growth, so they can show up fully for their clients and for themselves. We are committed to compensating our practitioners fairly and not repeating the patterns of exploitation that so many of us have experienced in high-control settings.

The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery recognizes that economic limitations can be a real barrier to accessing coaching. Each practitioner sets aside a limited number of sliding scale spots to help make coaching more accessible. If you’re interested in this option, please know that availability is limited, and inquiring about a sliding scale rate does not guarantee a lower fee. We encourage open conversations with your practitioner to explore what might be possible for your unique situation.

What do I need to do prior to the first appointment?

Once you’ve scheduled your inquiry call, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to some paperwork. While you do not need to fill out or complete these forms for the inquiry call, they must be completed before your first intake session. Included in the paperwork are the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery policies; please read through before your inquiry call and make note of any questions you have about these policies and don’t hesitate to ask your practitioner.

What types of clients do you see and what areas do you specialize in?

Our team is passionate about supporting people who are navigating religious trauma, faith deconstruction, adverse religious experiences, purity culture, spiritual abuse, and the impact of high-control groups. In addition to working with religious trauma, our practitioners offer people support through a range of issues such as disordered eating, domestic violence, sexualized violence, boundaries, co-dependency, anxiety, religious scrupulosity, and depression, many of which are in combination with leaving high demand/high control systems. We are passionate about helping individuals move towards whole and healthy lives. We work with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and each practitioner brings their own unique expertise. To learn more about our specialties, please visit our practitioner profiles—we’d love for you to find the right fit for your needs.

How do you practice coaching?

We believe that healing is deeply personal, so our approach is individualized and tailored to you. Coaching at CTRR is collaborative—you are the expert on your life, and we’re here to offer support, encouragement, and gentle challenge as you move toward greater wholeness. We operate from a wellness and relationally based model (instead of a medical model which is traditional in therapy) in order to address the whole person, resolve root issues, and help to integrate what is worked on in coaching into a person's every-day life. We work with a wide variety of emotional and behavioral issues but specialize in complex trauma, including religious trauma, faith deconstruction, cult recovery, recovering from fundamentalism and other extreme belief systems, religious and spiritual dynamics of power and control, purity culture (or other abstinence-only movements), Adverse Religious Experiences (AREs) and building a life and identity outside of religious and spiritual systems. Each practitioner at CTRR has had personal and professional experience working with religious trauma.

What is the difference between crisis coaching and trauma coaching?

Crisis coaching is about immediate support during overwhelming events, like accidents or sudden losses. These services are often short-term and focused on stabilization. Trauma coaching, on the other hand, is about long-term healing and recovery from deep or ongoing wounds—including those that may have started in crisis. At CTRR, we specialize in trauma coaching. While we’re here to support you through difficult times, we’re not a crisis hotline and can’t always offer immediate availability. If you’re in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to local resources for urgent support, and we’re here for you for ongoing healing and growth.

Do you take insurance?/Can I get insurance to pay for my sessions?

At this time, we don’t accept insurance directly. In some cases, we may be considered an out-of-network provider, so we encourage you to check with your insurance company to see if coaching is covered. If so, we’re happy to provide detailed invoices or a superbill for reimbursement.

Some clients use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to pay for sessions—again, check with your provider to confirm eligibility, and an invoice can be requested at the end of each coaching session.

Is this confidential?

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our work. While coaching isn’t regulated in the same way as therapy, we hold ourselves to high ethical standards and protect your privacy with great care. We won’t share your information without your written permission, except in rare cases required by law (such as concerns about safety or abuse).

The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery has a virtual assistant who has access to basic information about clients on a case-by-case basis for the purpose of scheduling, placement, invoices/reimbursements and other administrative duties. Our virtual assistant also abides by confidentiality practices and policies set forth by the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery.

Do I have to do a video call? Can we talk on the phone instead?

Your comfort is our priority. While we recommend sessions be conducted via video, this is not a requirement. You’re welcome to discuss your preferences with your practitioner, and you can always change the format as your needs shift.

Do you offer packages or programs like other coaches?

We don’t offer set packages or programs, because we know that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. There’s no minimum or maximum number of sessions required. You and your practitioner will work together to create a plan that fits your needs, and you’re always welcome to adjust the frequency or take breaks as needed.

How often should I see my coach?

We schedule sessions one at a time, rather than in packages, so you have flexibility. We believe that resolving and recovering from trauma cannot be guaranteed to happen in the span of a 3 or 6 month coaching package (as is the standard for other coaches and their clients). To that end, you and your practitioner can develop a plan for how often to meet. Many clients find that weekly sessions are helpful at first, providing consistency and support. Over time, you may choose to space sessions out—whatever works best for you, your schedule, and your budget.

What is your cancellation policy?

We ask for 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel a session, to avoid a cancellation fee (which is the full session fee). We understand that life happens, so if you have extenuating circumstances, please talk with your practitioner. Our policy is designed to honor both your time and the commitment of our practitioners.

What is the difference between “resolution” and “recovery” in your name?

Language is powerful—it helps us understand ourselves both as individuals and as part of a larger community. At the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, we believe that both trauma resolution and trauma recovery are essential parts of living a whole and healing life.

Trauma resolution focuses on addressing the trauma that is held in your body and nervous system. This work often involves body-based approaches and other effective methods that help your body complete the traumatic stress cycle, release excess trauma energy, and restore a sense of safety and connection with others.

Trauma recovery, on the other hand, is about integrating that healing into your everyday life and attending to the many areas that trauma and harm may have affected. This can include building healthy attachments and boundaries, developing a strong sense of self-identity, learning practical skills to navigate the world, understanding what healthy relationships look like, discovering new coping strategies, and ultimately living from a place of authenticity and self-acceptance.

Together, trauma resolution and recovery support you in moving toward a fuller, more vibrant life—one where healing is not just about surviving, but truly thriving.

What is coaching?

Coaching is a collaborative process, tailored to your unique goals and needs. Sessions are typically 50 minutes, and can be short-term or ongoing, depending on what you’re working through. Unlike therapy, we don’t diagnose or treat mental health disorders; instead, we focus on wellness, growth, and practical skills for living a fuller life. Read more about our approach to coaching here.

Do I need coaching?

Life can be complicated, and sometimes we all need a little extra support. Coaching offers a safe, unbiased space to work through challenges, whether they’re relational, emotional, or about identity and life transitions. If you’re curious about whether coaching could help, we invite you to schedule an inquiry call with one of our practitioners to determine if coaching is a good fit for you.

Does coaching help?

Coaching is a partnership—what you put in, you’ll get out. While we’re not magicians, we are committed, compassionate guides who will walk alongside you as you work toward change. With dedication and openness, many clients experience meaningful growth and transformation.

Can’t I just take medication?

Medication can be helpful for certain people in specific situations. It is important to maintain a close relationship with your medical providers in order to determine the best course of action for you. It is well established that lasting change often comes from a holistic approach—combining medical care, coaching, and other supports to nurture your overall well-being.

What if I have an ethical complaint about my coach?

Your safety and well-being are our highest priorities. While coaching isn’t regulated like therapy, we hold ourselves to rigorous ethical standards. The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery abides by ethical guidelines adapted from other mental health credentialing bodies. If you ever have concerns about your practitioner, you can review our ethical guidelines and submit a grievance form. We take every concern seriously and will respond with care and transparency.

Are you LGBTQ+ affirming?

Absolutely, yes. We celebrate and affirm all genders, sexualities, orientations, and identities. You are welcome and valued here, exactly as you are.

Are you anti-religion?

In short, no. While we are firmly against harm, abuse, control, and misuse of power, the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery is not anti-religion. We deeply respect that each person’s relationship with faith, religion, and spirituality is unique and personal. It’s not the role of your practitioner—or the Center as a whole—to decide what your beliefs or spiritual practices should look like in your life.

If you wish to include conversations about faith, religion, and spirituality as part of your sessions, your practitioner is committed to supporting you in your spiritual journey in a way that feels meaningful and authentic to you.

Are you committed to recognizing systems of oppression based on gender, race, body ability, body size, class, etc., and how they may impact the practitioner/client relationship?

In short, yes! We recognize that our societies are shaped by systems that elevate certain bodies and identities while oppressing others. At the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, both the organization and our individual practitioners are committed not only to acknowledging these systems but also to supporting clients in exploring and, when it feels right and important to them, deconstructing these systems. This work is always guided by your needs and readiness, with the goal of helping you move toward a more whole, authentic, and healing life.