Hi, I am Luciana!

My Story
For years I didn't have words for what I was carrying inside. Anxiety that never let up. Low self-esteem. Grief I couldn't explain. Moments where I didn't even know who I was anymore. I just knew something was off, and I didn't know where to start.

It took time, reaching out for support, and a lot of learning to understand that what I was experiencing had a name: CPTSD, anxious attachment, developmental trauma. Once I understood that, things started to make sense.

I know what it's like to live with a nervous system that won't turn off, a mind that won't rest.

If you're in a similar place, I want you to know:

• You are not alone
• Feeling safe is possible
• I see you

Professional Background

My work blends lived experience with formal education.

Formal Education & Credentials:

• Currently completing a Master's degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology
• Multidisciplinary Bachelor's degree in Health and Wellness and Social Sciences
• Associate's degree in Mind Body Transformational Psychology
• NBC-HWC (National Board Health and Wellness Coach)

Additional Specialized Trainings:

• NeuroAffective Touch Practitioner Training with Dr. Aline LaPierre
• Jungian Coaching ICF Coaching Certification (Jungian Coaching School)
• NARM (Neuro Affective Relational Model) Informed Professional Training
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (University of Minnesota)
• Somatic Developmental Trauma Therapy Certification (Embody Lab)

A Foundation in Practice

Meditation and mindfulness have shaped my life and work for over ten years. I trained in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and have had the honor of guiding hundreds of meditation classes. That foundation still shapes how I understand the nervous system, awareness, and regulation.

A Turning Point
In 2021, burnout forced me to pause. I listened to my body and used that time to deepen my education, shifting toward a grounded, science-based approach towards Positive Psychology, CPTSD and developmental trauma.

Why This Matters
CPTSD( Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is far more common than people realize, especially among women. Many of us live with its effects without a name, a formal diagnosis, or even knowing what's happening. My research is focused on positive psychology and trauma, exploring how people with CPTSD build meaning, safety, and joy in life. We deserve to feel safe in our bodies and in this world. We deserve lives that feel fulfilling and connected.

Where We Are Now
For now, I'm not offering one-on-one sessions or meditation classes. Instead, this space is where we come together, to build community and share the practices, reflections, and resources that support real healing.

There is nothing wrong with you, and you do not need fixing. You need safety, understanding, and to be seen, heard, and valued for exactly who you are. I am here with you.