About me

Trauma-Informed Birth & Postpartum Doula + Mind-Body Birth Support Specialist - serving sensitive souls, trauma survivors & diverse families with holistic, inclusive care. Virtual support worldwide | In-person in Philadelphia, Florida & travel throughout US I believe in care that meets you exactly where you are - honoring both the profound transformation and messy reality of reproductive experiences. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Training with a psychology background, I offer trauma-informed doula care that integrates nervous system regulation and mind-body birth support, going beyond logistics to address the emotional complexity, relationship dynamics, and identity shifts that accompany life-changing transitions. After navigating my own pregnancy experiences with minimal support and feeling dismissed by medical systems that couldn't hold the complexity of mind/body connection, I became passionate about offering the embodied, compassionate support I needed, but couldn't find. My approach centers on the emotional and relational complexities of becoming parents - drawing from over a decade of therapy-informed intimacy and relationship coaching to focus on the psychological and somatic shifts that come with growing a family. I specialize in supporting empaths, sensitive souls, gentle rebels, and those seeking heart-centered, evidence-based, identity-affirming care that honors their full humanity. Whether you're seeking birth doula support, postpartum care, pregnancy loss support, or prenatal preparation, I provide grounding support through nervous system regulation, practical advocacy, body-based somatic tools, and steady, non-judgmental presence that helps you stay connected to your own wisdom while navigating medical systems and profound personal transformation.

Education

B.A. in Psychology | Muhlenberg College (2012)

Minor in Women's & Gender Studies | Muhlenberg College (2012)

Certification and training

Certified Abortion Doula | Colorado Doula Project (2025)

Birth Doula in Training (Birth as a Heroic Journey) | Birthing from Within (2025)

Postpartum Doula in Training | Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT) (2025)

Childbirth Educator in Training (Birth as a Heroic Journey) | Birthing from Within (2025)

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Training | SE International (2025)

Rooted: Somatic Soul Work Certification | Rachel Rae Halder (2022)

10+ years trauma-informed intimacy and relationship coaching experience (2015)

Providing Trauma-Informed Care in Family Planning | Reproductive Health National Training Center (2025)

Cultural Competency in Family Planning | Reproductive Health National Training Center (2025)

Beyond the Bump: Protecting Your Emotional Health | Birthing the Magic Collaborative (2025)

Structural Racism, Stress & the Mental Load of Black Motherhood | Birthing the Magic Collaborative (2025)

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Service introduction

I integrate holistic birth support, trauma-informed care, and equity-centered support, particularly for queer and trans families, BIPOC communities, single parents, polyamorous and diverse family structures, trauma survivors, and those seeking care that honors their full humanity and centers their lived experiences I offer virtual support anywhere in the world, in-person care in Philadelphia and throughout the US, and sliding scale accessibility. ◦ ◦ ◦ ✨ What Makes My Support Unique ◦ Mind-Body Nervous System Support: I integrate Somatic Experiencing practices, nervous system regulation, and and psychology-backed tools to help you stay connected to your body's wisdom while managing stress, overwhelm, and the intensity of birth and postpartum. ◦ Mental Health & Trauma Specialization: Drawing from my psychology background, somatic training, and therapeutic modalities including Somatic Experiencing, CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems, I specialize in supporting parents navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and complex emotional experiences throughout their reproductive journeys. ◦ Intersectional Full-Spectrum Care: I support all reproductive experiences - including pregnancy, birth, postpartum, pregnancy loss, abortion, and fertility challenges - with deep understanding of how past experiences, intersectional identities, and medical or relational trauma all affect your reproductive journey. ◦ LGBTQ+ Affirming & Gender-Inclusive: I bring lived experience and professional background in supporting diverse families, gender expressions, and relationship structures with inclusive language and care that honors how you identify, refer to your body, and structure your family. ◦ Relationship & Communication Support: Drawing from over a decade of intimacy and relationship coaching, I help navigate the partnership dynamics, communication challenges, and identity evolution that come with parenthood transitions. ◦ Holistic Birth Wisdom: Beyond traditional birth education, I guide parents through self-discovery and reflective practices to help you discover your unique approach to birth, explore fears and expectations, and access the inner resources you'll draw upon during labor and postpartum. ◦ ◦ ◦ 🌍 Service Areas & Accessibility I believe transformative support should be accessible to all families. I offer: - Virtual support: Anywhere in the world - In-person care: Philadelphia, Florida, and travel throughout the US - Sliding scale pricing: All packages available with payment plans to meet your family's needs - Inclusive scheduling: Accommodating diverse family configurations and work schedules ◦ ◦ ◦ 💌 Ready to Connect? I'd love to learn about your needs and desires for your journey. Whether you're just starting to explore doula support or ready to dive in, I'm happy to answer questions and see how I can best support your growing family. Everyone deserves care that honors their full story. I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Visit LorraeJo.com to explore my service packages and approach in depth. You can send me a note there, or through the portal here.

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