I'm Staci, a complex trauma consultant.

Complex trauma has been referred to a trauma “by a thousand cuts.” According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, “Complex trauma describes both children’s exposure to multiple traumatic events—often of an invasive, interpersonal nature—and the wide-ranging, long-term effects of this exposure. These events are severe and pervasive, such as abuse or profound neglect. They usually occur early in life and can disrupt many aspects of the child’s development and the formation of a sense of self.” Additionally, complex trauma causes brain changes like an overactive amygdala and underactive hippocampus, along with cellular alterations involving immune cells, and stress hormone pathways.

I work with:

• Therapists & private practices

• Mental health organizations

• Coaches and healers

• Nonprofits serving survivors

• Ethical brands that want to be more trauma-informed in their messaging, content, and systems (schools, medical facilities, churches, nonprofits, the military)

A complex trauma consultant helps individuals, teams, or organizations understand how complex trauma differs from simple trauma. This includes education on trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), nervous system impacts, brain changes, safe practices, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) scores, and systems design that prioritizes access, consistency, trust, and transparency.

Complex trauma is usually relational, meaning it occurs in relationships with other humans (unlike trauma from surviving a plane crash or your house burning down). While single-event trauma might involve an accident or one-time assault, complex trauma stems from repeated harm, especially in childhood like on-going neglect, sexual assault, child abuse, living with a narcissist or alcoholic, or institutional betrayal. The effects are deeper, more layered, and often show up in areas like attachment, identity, emotional regulation, and relationships.

While I have definitely served as a complex trauma coach for therapists, I work with anyone and any organization that is interested in creating a more human-centered organization. From life coaches and nonprofits to victim advocates and counselors, my goal is a more trauma-informed world for all.

Think of it like this:

• Trauma-aware: “I know trauma exists.”

• Trauma-informed: “I’ve changed how I act, design, and communicate based on what I know about trauma.”

I help providers and organizations shift from awareness to integration.

Yes! I also live with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and structure all of my services to be neurodivergent-affirming and flexible. Sometimes people with childhood trauma just need a fellow Complex-PTSD expert to talk to–I get it!