HEART OF GOLD RESTORATION

     I  believe that even in our darkest seasons of trauma and abuse, restoration is possible through the gentle and transformative power of Christ. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences from Fresno State University, I have knowledge and understanding of the intricate dynamics of human relationships and family systems. I am committed to welcoming and respecting all family systems and differing faith backgrounds, prioritizing trust and inclusion into the story-work of trauma.

     As a trauma survivor myself, I have walked in both darkness and destruction of the world, and the Light of Jesus. I have developed a deep understanding of how trauma impacts our lens of safety in the world.  Through sacred story-work, I bear witness to your story of harm, and together we name and reframe the perspective on what happened to you, bringing delight and honor to your story. I have trauma training as a Level One Narrative-Focused Trauma Facilitator with The Allender Center, integrating both psychology and theology. I am equipped to walk you through your sacred story-work with compassion and courage, helping you restore and renew your safety as you move towards healing and wholeness.  I help you frame a different perspective and raise awareness of a committed holistic well-being. 

     I offer Christian faith-based mentorship grounded in trauma-informed principles, helping you build trust in yourself and a relationship with God while regaining empowerment and working towards your goals in healing from trauma with renewed hope and purpose that Jesus also wants you to grasp how deep his love is.  

     I am a truthteller, sharing my living testimony of faith through my own trauma narrative story work and have written a book as a resource for other trauma survivors. I would be honored to work with you and help you see clearer your story of pain and guide you to restoration.

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LEEANN PADEN

     I work with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, emotional abuse, or long-standing relational patterns--- and who are ready for more profound lasting healing.  Many of the people I serve are capable and resilient, yet feel stuck in survival responses that affect their relationships, sense of safety, and connection to themselves and others. 

     My work is trauma-informed, relational, and somatically grounded, supporting healing at the nervous system level where trauma is stored.  Through an approach I call Survival System Repatterning(TM), I help clients gently unwind fight, flight, freeze, and fawn patterns and develop greater regulation, clarity, and capacity for authentic connection. 

     I bring decades of experience as a massage therapist specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation, along with training in Relational Life Therapy ( RLT).  This integrative approach allows me to support both individuals, and couples in healing attachment wounds, rebuilding trust, and creating healthier patterns of communication and intimacy.

     My work is informed by Christian Faith and biblical truth, while remaining welcoming and respectful of people from all backgrounds. I offer trauma- informed coaching and relational support---not psychotherapy---for those who are ready to engage in meaningful, embodied change.

     Healing requires bravery--- but it does not require doing it alone.  Healing does not require perfection---only willingness.  If you feel ready to move beyond survival and into greater connection, I invite you to explore whether this work is the right fit for you.  

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