Trauma-Informed Life Coaching with Lisa Morgan – FAQs
Below you’ll find answers to common questions about working with me as a trauma-informed life coach. If you see yourself in any of these, please know you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. There are real, practical ways to create change.
Is Trauma-Informed Life Coaching with Lisa Right for Me?
How can trauma-informed life coaching help with procrastination and self-sabotage?
If you keep putting things off—even the actions you know would make a big difference—you’re likely bumping into subconscious survival patterns, not laziness or lack of willpower.
In trauma-informed life coaching, we explore the beliefs, fears, and old scripts running in the background. Together we:
Identify what you say you want vs. what your nervous system believes is “safe.”
Uncover the hidden payoffs of staying stuck.
Create doable, aligned actions that feel supportive instead of punishing.
Over time, this helps you move from procrastination and self-sabotage into consistent follow-through, grounded in self-respect instead of self-criticism.
Can trauma-informed life coaching help me get my spark back in my business or work?
Yes. Many heart-centered people start a business from passion and then hit a point where everything feels like drudgery. This is often a sign of:
Burnout and nervous system overload
Old patterns of over-responsibility and people-pleasing
A work or business model that no longer matches who you’ve become
Together we look at what drains you, what truly lights you up, and where you may be sacrificing yourself for the sake of others. We then redesign your days, your boundaries, and your goals so your work feels meaningful, sustainable, and alive again.
I live with a harsh inner critic. Can trauma-informed life coaching help me quiet that voice?
That relentless inner bully is usually an old protective part that learned to criticize you before others could. It’s exhausting—and it’s not the truth of who you are.
In our work together, we:
Notice and name the critic’s voice and favorite stories.
Explore where it came from and what it’s trying to protect you from.
Develop new internal voices of compassion, wisdom, and grounded truth.
You won’t lose your ability to self-reflect; instead, you gain a kinder, more accurate internal narrator so you can move forward with confidence instead of constant self-attack.
Why do I say I’ll change—and then do the opposite? Can coaching help me rebuild self-trust?
You might recognize yourself in patterns like:
Saying you’ll stop a habit (like emotional eating or sugar) and breaking that promise within hours.
Intending to save money, then impulsively spending it.
Starting an exercise plan or new routine and falling off within days.
Attracting the same painful relationship dynamics again and again.
Sabotaging your progress just when things start going well.
These are signs that your conscious goals and your subconscious survival patterns are out of alignment.
Trauma-informed life coaching helps you understand why the old behavior keeps winning, set smaller commitments you can actually keep, and repair the relationship with yourself so your word starts to mean something again. Rebuilding self-trust is a process—but it’s absolutely possible.
Why does fear have such a hold on me, and how do I move through it without letting it run my life?
Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of judgment—these are deeply wired survival responses. When fear runs the show, we stay small, frozen, and stuck in “what if.”
In coaching, we don’t try to bulldoze fear. Instead, we:
Learn to recognize your personal “fear signatures” in your body, thoughts, and behavior.
Separate real-time danger from old emotional echoes.
Practice practical tools to move with fear instead of being paralyzed by it.
You learn to take aligned action with fear beside you, instead of waiting for it to disappear.
READY TO EXPLORE THIS WORK?
If these questions sound like you, you’re invited to schedule a complimentary introductory conversation to see whether trauma-informed life coaching with Lisa is a good fit.
You can book a call or reach out through the contact form on this site.
Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call
How can I overcome self-doubt and build real confidence that lasts?
Lasting confidence doesn’t come from pretending to be fearless; it comes from:
Knowing who you are and what you value.
Honoring your needs and boundaries.
Keeping your word to yourself over time.
Through trauma-informed life coaching, we identify your strengths, clarify your values, and gently challenge the stories that say you’re “not enough.” As you practice aligned action and self-honoring choices, you naturally begin to feel more solid, worthy, and self-assured.
I feel lost and disconnected from my passion. Can coaching help me find my purpose again?
Yes. Feeling numb or uninspired is often a sign of exhaustion, chronic stress, or unprocessed pain—not a lack of purpose.
Together we:
Explore what used to make you feel alive—and what changed.
Clear the emotional clutter that’s blocking your natural enthusiasm.
Experiment with small “spark” activities that reconnect you to curiosity, joy, and meaning.
Purpose rarely arrives in one lightning bolt; it often unfolds step by step as you reconnect with yourself.
Is it really possible to heal after years of emotional struggle, anxiety, or trauma?
Healing from long-term emotional pain and trauma is absolutely possible, though it is not quick or linear.
My trauma-informed life coaching honors your nervous system and your pace. We:
Use body-based and energy-aware tools to help release stored tension and emotional charge.
Focus on resourcing you with safety, choice, and self-compassion as we explore your story.
Support you in integrating insights into everyday choices, relationships, and habits.
Coaching is not therapy and does not replace specialized trauma treatment, but it can be a powerful complement—especially when you’re ready to embody your healing in daily life.
What’s really stopping me from achieving my dreams—and how do I break free?
What blocks us is rarely just “lack of motivation.” Common roots include:
Unconscious beliefs like “It’s not safe to be seen” or “I don’t deserve good things.”
Family or cultural messages about success, money, or worth.
Trauma imprints that equate expansion with danger.
Through trauma-informed life coaching, we untangle these roots, update your internal belief system, and create new choices and behaviors that match who you are now—not who you had to be to survive.
I’ve tried so many things. Can coaching really help me feel happier and more fulfilled?
It’s understandable to feel skeptical, especially if you’ve invested in other programs, therapies, or courses that didn’t bring the shift you hoped for.
My approach to trauma-informed life coaching is:
Highly personalized—not a one-size-fits-all formula.
Experiential and practical—focused on real-time relief and real-life application.
Rooted in compassion and truth-telling—we honor your story while also challenging what no longer serves you.
Many clients come to me after “trying everything else” and finally experience deeper, sustainable change because we work with the whole person: mind, body, energy, and soul.
READY TO EXPLORE THIS WORK?
If these questions sound like you, you’re invited to schedule a complimentary introductory conversation to see whether trauma-informed life coaching with Lisa is a good fit. You can book a call or reach out through the contact form on this site.
About Working with Lisa as Your Trauma-Informed Life Coach
How is trauma-informed life coaching different from therapy—and how do I know which one I need?
Therapy typically focuses on diagnosis, stabilization, and healing from mental health conditions or acute trauma. It often explores the past in depth and may involve clinical treatment plans.
Trauma-informed life coaching with me focuses on:
Clarifying where you are now and where you want to go.
Identifying patterns, beliefs, and energy blocks that keep you stuck.
Creating practical steps and embodied practices to move forward.
Coaching is not a substitute for therapy, psychiatry, or medical care. Many clients work with both a therapist and a coach; together we can decide if coaching is appropriate for you right now and how it can best support your overall healing and growth.
What makes Lisa Morgan’s trauma-informed life coaching different from other coaches?
A few things that set my work apart:
Lived experience – I bring a “Ph.D. of Life” from my own decades-long journey through extreme trauma, dissociation, and healing. I don’t just understand these concepts intellectually; I’ve walked this road.
Professional background – I am a Certified Life Coach and a retired Board-Certified Music Therapist with many years of experience using body–voice–energy approaches to support transformation.
Integrated methods – My work weaves together coaching, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and energy-informed practices in a grounded, spiritually-attuned way.
Straight talk + deep compassion – I am warm and empathetic, and I also tell the truth with clarity and respect. Clients often say they feel deeply seen, safe, and lovingly challenged.
My style is structured enough to guide you, but spacious enough to follow what your soul and nervous system most need in each session.
What do your clients say about you as a trauma-informed life coach?
Clients often describe me as:
Safe, grounded, and deeply compassionate
Insightful, intuitive, and able to “name the thing” they couldn’t quite put into words
Skilled at translating complex concepts into everyday language
A powerful mirror who helps them feel validated, hopeful, and capable of real change
Many share that, for the first time, they don’t feel crazy, broken, or alone—and that they finally have a roadmap for understanding themselves and moving forward.
(You can read their words directly on my Testimonials page.)
What does “trauma-informed” coaching mean, and why does it matter?
“Trauma-informed” means I understand how trauma and chronic stress affect the brain, body, and nervous system—and I structure our work accordingly.
In practice, that looks like:
Prioritizing emotional and nervous system safety.
Respecting your pace, capacity, and boundaries.
Avoiding forcing you to relive traumatic events.
Offering grounding, resourcing, and regulation tools.
This matters because without a trauma-informed lens, coaching can unintentionally replicate patterns of pressure, shame, and overwhelm. With it, coaching becomes a space where your system can soften, integrate, and rewire in a healthier direction.
What actually happens in a trauma-informed life coaching session with you?
Each session is customized to you, but a typical session may include:
A brief check-in about how you’re arriving that day.
Naming your focus or intention for the session.
Exploring patterns, beliefs, or experiences that are affecting you.
Using body-based awareness, imagery, or energy-informed tools to help release tension and bring in new perspectives.
Identifying next steps or practices to carry into your daily life.
You can expect gentle guidance, honest reflection, and practical support. Many clients report feeling lighter, clearer, more regulated, and more hopeful after sessions.
How long does it take to start seeing results from trauma-informed life coaching?
Everyone’s journey is different, but many clients notice meaningful shifts within the first few sessions—as they start to understand why they feel the way they do and learn tools to regulate their system.
Deeper, more lasting transformation usually unfolds over a series of months as we:
Build safety and trust
Work through layers of old patterns and protective strategies
Practice new ways of thinking, feeling, and choosing
We can discuss your goals and create a plan that fits your needs and capacity.
How long have you been doing this work, and what are your qualifications?
I have spent decades in the healing and transformation space—as a Board-Certified Music Therapist (now retired) and as a Certified Life Coach. My professional work is informed by:
Many years supporting individuals through emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges
Extensive personal healing from complex trauma, dissociation, and the “Dark Night of the Soul”
Ongoing study in trauma-informed, somatic, nervous-system, and energy-based approaches
While my lived and professional experience are both important, my deepest qualification is the combination of compassion, truth-telling, and presence I bring to each person I work with.
I feel like I’ve tried everything. How is this trauma-informed life coaching going to be any different?
If you’ve invested in other support and still feel stuck, it’s understandable to be wary.
What often makes the difference in my work is that we:
Honor both your history and your future—we don’t stay stuck in the past, but we don’t bypass it either.
Work with your whole system—mind, body, energy, and spirit.
Center compassion and truth—no shame, no sugar-coating.
Move at a pace that respects your nervous system while still inviting real change.
You are not starting from scratch; everything you’ve already tried has brought you to this threshold. If you feel a resonance with my story and approach, that’s often the first sign that this may be the next right step.
Your Next Step
If you’re curious about trauma-informed life coaching with Lisa Morgan, I invite you to:
Schedule a complimentary introductory conversation to explore your questions and goals.
Or send a message through the contact form with a brief description of what you’re navigating right now.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Support is available, and change is possible.
What is your philosophy or approach to trauma-informed life coaching?
My philosophy is that you are not broken; you are brilliantly wired for survival.
I see your symptoms—overwhelm, anxiety, self-sabotage, shutdown—not as evidence of failure, but as intelligent responses that once helped you stay safe. In coaching, we honor those patterns while gently updating them so they no longer run your life.
My approach is:
Trauma-informed – we pay attention to nervous system capacity and emotional safety.
Compassion-centered – shame never healed anyone; compassion does.
Transformational, not superficial – we’re not just “fixing” surface behaviors; we’re working at the level of beliefs, identity, and energy.
The goal is not to turn you into someone else, but to help you remember who you truly are—and live from that place.