Trauma-informed means I work with the assumption that many people have lived through things that shaped their nervous system, boundaries, and trust—and that support should not replicate control, shame, or pressure.

In practice, that means:

• Choice and consent are built in. You get to pause, slow down, or change direction without being punished or judged.

• We don’t force “processing.” I won’t push you to relive trauma or “go there” to prove anything.

• We stay grounded in the present. We focus on what’s happening now, what you need next, and what keeps you steady enough to move.

• Your dignity comes first. No performance required. No humiliation. No “prove you’re trying.”

• Safety is real, not theoretical. Clear scope, clear time containers, and clear exit plans if a situation becomes unsafe.

Basically: I’m not here to pick at your wounds. I’m here to stand beside you while you take the next step.

Yes. In-person support is the core of what I do (St Petersburg/Tampa Bay area). Virtual sessions are available in some cases, but my work is designed to be hands-on, real-life support - especially for “At Your Side” and “Through the Suck”

Real-life hard things: reclaiming a home after a breakup/divorce, body doubling life admin, walking into a difficult appointment or event, untangling spirals and making a decision, and getting through emotionally loaded days with steadiness and follow-through.

That’s one of the most common reasons people hire me. If you’ve been the strong one for everyone else, it makes sense that receiving support feels unfamiliar. No performance required—just honesty.

Fill out the Work with Sunshine form and we’ll schedule a quick call to do a fit check.

If it’s a match, you’ll receive a booking link, agreement, invoice, and a short recap with our next steps.

If you are in immediate danger, feel unsafe, or are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

If you need urgent support but it’s not a 911 situation, reach out to a crisis hotline (in the U.S., you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). I’m not equipped to provide emergency or crisis intervention, and I won’t pretend to be.

If you’re not sure whether what you’re experiencing counts as “crisis,” treat it like it might. Getting immediate support is the right move.