I believe that no matter what traumatic experience you have faced, you have the power to rise up and live an extraordinary life. I often see people struggling with intrusive triggers, spiraling in emotional confusion. They often have difficulty trusting people and usually are estranged from their family of origin. They’ve experienced the betrayal of being the scapegoat or black sheep of the family. It’s difficult for them to let love in, and are overwhelmed with emotional and physical exhaustion.

My clients are strolling along in life and then suddenly broadsided with…“What just happened? What is wrong with me? What’s wrong with everyone? What did I do? I can’t live like this anymore.”

My name is Susie Lauri, and I’m a Certified Trauma, Resilience and Grief Coach. I stand for those of you who have been abused, betrayed, emotionally neglected, and outcast for speaking the truth—for those who don’t have a sense of belonging and feel like something is missing inside. And also for those who feel disconnected from themselves, not knowing their own limits with others.

How I Can Help

On this healing journey, know that you are not alone.

Many of the challenges my clients experience include; issues with trust, difficulty letting love in, betrayal, incest sexual abuse, clergy sexual abuse, sexual harassment in the church—while being shunned by the leaders who cover it up.

They come to realize there are enablers who protect the abusers and silence the trauma survivors. Many are enveloped in codependency.

Since many of my clients were groomed as children to be used and discarded, they shut down their own needs (self existence) to survive, not allowed to get angry and show emotion. Therefore, they were not taught to care for themselves, have self compassion or self love, resulting in limited emotional growth.

I stand by your side and am with you. I see you. I hear you. You matter.

“If you want to know who your tribe is speak your truth. Then, see who sticks around. Those are the people who get a spot in your blanket fort.” 

— Heidi Koss

How I Work

With each client, I do a complimentary, 20-minute discovery session using GoogleMeet, to see if we’re a good fit for each other. I want to learn about you and what your needs are—and you are welcome to ask questions about me, as well. This way you can see who I am and what I’m about, and vice-versa.

Future appointments are paid in advance and are ‘client-led’, trauma- and IFS (Internal Family Systems)- informed. All of your emotions are welcome. I come alongside you on your journey.

As a Trauma, Resilience and Grief Coach, I work differently than a psychologist. Therapy has strict rules whereas coaching serves the whole person. For example, I don’t diagnose. Instead, I focus on my client’s strengths; not pathologies. And I don’t process raw traumas with my clients. 

Most of my clients have already worked with a psychologist. And some are currently seeing a psychologist and work with me as part of their support.

What Clients Are Saying

Susie has been so supportive, warm, and encouraging with my tender moments. She pushes when I need it, she cheers me on when I need it, and she helps me see more perspectives when I need help getting unstuck. Trauma can really distort our perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes about worth. I’m so grateful for Susie’s presence and expertise. She has been an invaluable part of my healing and growth.

– Angie

Working with Coach Susie was one of the most fundamental experiences in my life, especially after losing my grandmother and grieving. She was very warm, supportive and very genuine. She offered me resources and tools that helped me in my journey. Her breathing techniques helped me calm my nervous system when it was running ramped, and she helped me live in the present. We also had a great connection because we shared the same faith, and that helped me a lot because it was very important for me personally. She made me feel safe, loved, and cared for. I felt heard and I felt seen. And I would recommend her. Susie has the most loving personality, and if she felt an area wasn’t in her expertise, she would always offer me resources and recommendations that were very helpful. I’m grateful to have had a wonderful experience as a client from such a beautiful hearted woman and life/trauma coach!

– Precious

Every time I meet with Susie, I gain new insights and shifts in my perspective. I can feel real change being made in how I see myself and my future. Susie is kind and warm. She has a gift of really connecting with her clients and she truly cares. She is the real deal!

– Nadia

Susie made me feel at ease and welcome. She was very interested in wanting the best for me, and showed genuine compassion for what I had to say. I felt cared for. Her authentic nature made it easy for me to open up, and in doing so, I was able to recognize some things that were real eye-openers for me. I’ve worked with other therapists and experts, and only with Susie was I able to gain these insights.

– Steven