My Story: From Survivor to Founder of the Life Beyond Trauma Method

Hi, I’m Caroline Reed: Your Trauma Recovery Specialist

I am a recognized leader in the field of trauma recovery for women, with over two decades of experience helping others heal from deep emotional wounds. As the founder of the Life Beyond Trauma Method, I have revolutionized the way trauma is understood and treated, creating a transformative program that has helped countless people reclaim their lives beyond trauma.

My work is dedicated to the driven, high achieving womanthe one who succeeds outwardly but struggles internally with the invisible weight of past trauma.

Through this work, I have helped thousands of people move beyond their trauma, not just to survive, but to thrive, reclaim their power, and live fully again.

My Approach: What truly sets my method apart is my integrative, science-backed, and holistic approach. I have spent years researching the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and somatic healing,bridging the gap between traditional therapy and innovative mind-body techniques.

The Outcome: My method empowers trauma survivors to rewrite their internal narratives, rewire their nervous systems, and step into a future free from the constant burden of anxiety, overwhelm, and chronic pain.

My Credentials and Commitment to Healing

My Professional Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree: I hold a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University.

  • Specialized Training: I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, a powerful, evidence-based tool in trauma recovery.

  • Clinical Experience: I bring over 20 years of experience as a trauma therapist, specializing in complex trauma and PTSD.

  • Founder: I created the proprietary Life Beyond Trauma Method specifically to address the complex needs of women like you.

My Journey: How I Created the Life Beyond Trauma Method

I was driven to succeed in my career and had a good relationship with my kids and husband. To be honest, I rarely stopped moving, and I loved the fast paced nature of my life. I thrived under pressure, and my ability to hyper focus often resulted in excellent productivity. I had become the type of person who had to fill up all of my time with work, study, or another big project, working 12 hour days, six days a week, while trying to be a mom and wife. Stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and persistent body aches (chronic pain) were controlling my everyday life, but I pressed on, ignoring the signals that my body was giving me.

My Journey: How I Created the Life Beyond Trauma Method

I was driven to succeed in my career and had a good relationship with my kids and husband. To be honest, I rarely stopped moving, and I loved the fast-paced nature of my life. I thrived under pressure, and my ability to hyper-focus often resulted in excellent productivity. I had become the type of person who had to fill up all of my time with work, study, or another big project, working 12-hour days, six days a week, while trying to be a mom and wife. Stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and persistent body aches (chronic pain) were controlling my everyday life, but I pressed on, ignoring the signals that my body was giving me.

The Moment Everything Changed

In December 2019, while wrapping things up at work, I got a phone call that changed my life forever: my beautiful sister had died unexpectedly. I was on the other side of the world, feeling helpless and crippled by the realization that I had missed out on so much of her life due to my preoccupation with work.

I knew that traditional approaches to trauma recovery would not work for me. I lived in my head a safe place to be. It was important for me to know why and how things work I needed an approach that understood the complexity of my over-functioning, my need for control, and my people-pleasing survival behaviors. I also needed an approach that explains the "why" behind the tools, and offers clear structure without turning healing into another to-do list.

 My Healing, My Purpose

Because this didn't exist...

I took my 25 years of training and experience as a trauma therapist and created a program that honored my way of thinking and taught my body how to feel safe again. I didn’t just create this program overnight I lived it first. I tested it, I refined it. I built a framework that honors both the complexity of trauma and the inherent strengths of trauma survivors.

The method I developed enabled me to heal, and I was finally free from the anxiety, overwhelm, and body aches once and for all. I now prioritize my time with my family and even have time for myself. This program is not just about healing; it’s about reclaiming your energy, your clarity, your sense of self without having to give up the successful life you’ve worked so hard to build.

After going through a powerful healing transformation myself, my passion and purpose completely shifted. I became deeply committed to helping as many women struggling with trauma as possible who are facing the same debilitating symptoms I once faced. Today, I dedicate my work to guiding women through this revolutionary healing journey.

The Moment Everything Changed

In December 2019, while wrapping things up at work, I got a phone call that changed my life forever: my beautiful sister had died unexpectedly. I was on the other side of the world, feeling helpless and crippled by the realization that I had missed out on so much of her life due to my preoccupation with work.

I knew that traditional approaches to trauma recovery would not work for me. I lived in my head a safe place to be. It was important for me to know why and how things work I needed an approach that understood the complexity of my over functioning, my need for control, and my people pleasing survival behaviors. I also needed an approach that explains the "why" behind the tools, and offers clear structure without turning healing into another to do list.

 My Healing, My Purpose

Because this didn't exist...

I took my 25 years of training and experience as a trauma therapist and created a program that honored my way of thinking and taught my body how to feel safe again. I didn’t just create this program overnight I lived it first. I tested it, I refined it. I built a framework that honors both the complexity of trauma and the inherent strengths of trauma survivors.

The method I developed enabled me to heal, and I was finally free from the anxiety, overwhelm, and body aches once and for all. I now prioritize my time with my family and even have time for myself. This program is not just about healing; it’s about reclaiming your energy, your clarity, your sense of self without having to give up the successful life you’ve worked so hard to build.

After going through a powerful healing transformation myself, my passion and purpose completely shifted. I became deeply committed to helping as many women struggling with trauma as possible who are facing the same debilitating symptoms I once faced. Today, I dedicate my work to guiding women through this revolutionary healing journey.

Does Your Story Sound Like Mine?

If you are a high achieving woman ready to move beyond anxiety, overwhelm, and the weight of your past, the Life Beyond Trauma Method offers the clear, science backed, and empathetic path you’ve been looking for.

It's time to stop surviving and start living your Life Beyond Trauma.

My Story

I was driven to succeed in my career and had a good relationship with my kids and husband. To be honest, I rarely stopped moving, and I loved the fast-paced nature of my life. I thrived under pressure and my ability to hyper-focus often resulted in excellent productivity, faster decision-making, and helped me stay on track. I had become the type of person who had to fill up all of her time with work, study, or another big project. I was working 12 hour days six days a week and was trying to be a mom and wife to my beautiful family all at the same time. Stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and persistent body aches were controlling my everyday life, put I pressed on, ignoring the signals that my body was giving me.

In December 2019, while I was wrapping things up at work (it was 7pm), I got a phone call that would change my life forever. My beautiful sister had died unexpectedly. I was on the other side of the world from my parents and siblings, and I felt so helpless it was crippling. I hadn’t seen my sister for 2 years because I was so preoccupied with my work. I had missed out on so much of her life.

For me, traditional approaches to trauma recovery would not work. I lived in my head, which was a safe place to be. It was important for me to know why and how things work - I needed an approach that understood the complexity of my over-functioning, my need for control and people-pleasing survival behaviors. I also needed an approach that explains the “why” behind the tools, and offers clear structure - without turning healing into another to-do list. I needed to see the big picture and I needed an approach that moved me toward sustainable energy.

But this didn’t exist….

So I took my 25 years of training and experience as a trauma therapist, and created a program that honored my way of thinking and taught my body how to feel safe again.  I didn’t just create this program overnight - I lived it first. I tested it, I refined it. I did all the research and I built a framework that honors both the complexity of trauma and the inherent strengths of survivors.  

From then on, everything changed. The method that I developed enabled me to heal and I was finally free from the anxiety, overwhelm and body aches once and for all.  I now prioritize my time with my family, and even have time for myself.. This program is not just about healing. It’s about reclaiming your energy, your clarity, your sense of self - without having to give up the life you’ve worked so hard to build. 

After going through a powerful healing transformation myself, my passion and purpose completely shifted. I became deeply committed to helping as many women as possible who are struggling with the same debilitating symptoms I once faced. Today, I dedicate my work to guiding women through a revolutionary healing journey unlike anything else available. This cutting-edge, life-transforming program is designed to finally address the root cause of your symptoms—offering true, lasting healing once and for all. It empowers you to take back control of your health, well-being, and quality of life in a way no other approach has before.

MEET Caroline Reed

Caroline Reed is a recognized leader in the field of trauma recovery, with over two decades of experience helping others heal from deep emotional wounds. As the founder of the Life Beyond Trauma Method, she has revolutionized the way trauma is understood and treated, creating a transformative program that has helped countless people reclaim their lives.

Caroline holds a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a powerful tool in trauma recovery. However, what truly sets her apart is her integrative, science-backed, and holistic approach to healing. She has spent years researching the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and somatic healing, bridging the gap between traditional therapy and innovative mind-body techniques.

Caroline’s method empowers survivors to rewrite their internal narratives, rewire their nervous systems, and step into a future free from the weight of their past.


Through her work, Caroline has helped thousands of people move beyond their trauma, not just to survive, but to

thrive, reclaim their power, and live fully again.

MEET

Caroline Reed

Caroline Reed is a recognized leader in the field of trauma recovery, with over two decades of experience helping others heal from deep emotional wounds. As the founder of the Life Beyond Trauma Method, she has revolutionized the way trauma is understood and treated, creating a transformative program that has helped countless people reclaim their lives.

Caroline holds a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a powerful tool in trauma recovery. However, what truly sets her apart is her integrative, science-backed, and holistic approach to healing. She has spent years researching the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and somatic healing, bridging the gap between traditional therapy and innovative mind-body techniques.

Caroline’s method empowers survivors to rewrite their internal narratives, rewire their nervous systems, and step into a future free from the weight of their past.

Through her work, Caroline has helped thousands of people move beyond their trauma, not just to survive, but to

thrive, reclaim their power, and live fully again.

Results

We made this happen together

Through Life Beyond Trauma, women have discovered what it truly means to heal - not just survive. They’ve gone from feeling chronically on edge, overwhelmed, and emotionally exhausted to feeling grounded, present, and deeply connected to themselves again. Their relationships began to transform as they learned how to regulate their nervous system and release long-held trauma. They stopped people-pleasing and started honoring their own needs without guilt. What once felt like constant pressure and burnout turned into clarity, calm, and a quiet kind of confidence they’d never known before. This is the kind of healing that lasts because it’s rooted in who they are, not just what they do.


We faced anxiety - gently, but powerfully. Together, we:

Learned to recognize anxiety not as the enemy, but as a signal from the nervous system

Practiced grounding techniques to soothe anxious spirals in the moment

Built daily rituals that created a sense of predictability and calm

Identified and shifted anxious thought patterns into empowering ones

Gained confidence in your ability to feel safe, even when life feels uncertain


This has been more than recovery—it’s been a return to yourself, your strength, and your peace.

We made this happen together

Through Life Beyond Trauma we have helped women heal their body by working gently and consistently with its natural rhythms. Together, we:

Calm the nervous system to ease chronic tension and pain

Reconnect with the body through safe, mindful awareness

Taught the body it was safe to feel again, ending the cycle of shutdown or overdrive

Release emotions stored in the body through expression and movement

Gain clarity about how trauma

impacts physical health

Restored your sleep rhythms, allowing your body the rest and repair it desperately needed

Loosened chronic muscular bracing through gentle movement, somatic release, and mindful stretching

Released stuck energy by moving through freeze or shutdown states with care and compassion

Rebalanced your gut and digestion, often disrupted by long-term stress and trauma


These weren’t quick fixes—they were slow, intentional shifts that helped your body remember how to rest, digest, connect, and

feel alive again.

We made this happen together


Through Life Beyond Trauma, we have helped women realign their life. Together, we:

Reprioritized what truly matters, letting go of overwhelm and perfectionism

Created simple systems to get organized without added stress


Validated that overwhelm isn't weakness, but a natural response to an overloaded nervous system - and gave the tools to respond with care

Found a healthier balance between work, self-care, and family life

Set boundaries that protect their time and energy

Made space for rest, creativity, and meaningful connection

Took steady steps to build a life that supports healing, not just thier responsibilities

"This program helped me release years of pain I didn’t even realize I was still carrying. I’ve found my voice, my peace, and my sense of self again. I’m not just coping anymore—I’m living! If you’re on the fence, please don’t wait. This isn’t just healing… it’s life-changing."

- Sharon K. - Manchester, UK

My Story

I was driven to succeed in my career and had a good relationship with my kids and husband. To be honest, I rarely stopped moving, and I loved the fast-paced nature of my life. I thrived under pressure and my ability to hyper-focus often resulted in excellent productivity, faster decision-making, and helped me stay on track. I had become the type of person who had to fill up all of her time with work, study, or another big project. I was working 12 hour days six days a week and was trying to be a mom and wife to my beautiful family all at the same time. Stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and persistent body aches were controlling my everyday life, put I pressed on, ignoring the signals that my body was giving me.

In December 2019, while I was wrapping things up at work (it was 7pm), I got a phone call that would change my life forever. My beautiful sister had died unexpectedly. I was on the other side of the world from my parents and siblings, and I felt so helpless it was crippling. I hadn’t seen my sister for 2 years because I was so preoccupied with my work. I had missed out on so much of her life.

For me, traditional approaches to trauma recovery would not work. I lived in my head, which was a safe place to be. It was important for me to know why and how things work - I needed an approach that understood the complexity of my over-functioning, my need for control and people-pleasing survival behaviors. I also needed an approach that explains the “why” behind the tools, and offers clear structure - without turning healing into another to-do list. I needed to see the big picture and I needed an approach that moved me toward sustainable energy.

But this didn’t exist….

So I took my 25 years of training and experience as a trauma therapist, and created a program that honored my way of thinking and taught my body how to feel safe again.  I didn’t just create this program overnight - I lived it first. I tested it, I refined it. I did all the research and I built a framework that honors both the complexity of trauma and the inherent strengths of survivors.  

From then on, everything changed. The method that I developed enabled me to heal and I was finally free from the anxiety, overwhelm and body aches once and for all.  I now prioritize my time with my family, and even have time for myself.. This program is not just about healing. It’s about reclaiming your energy, your clarity, your sense of self - without having to give up the life you’ve worked so hard to build. 

After going through a powerful healing transformation myself, my passion and purpose completely shifted. I became deeply committed to helping as many women as possible who are struggling with the same debilitating symptoms I once faced. Today, I dedicate my work to guiding women through a revolutionary healing journey unlike anything else available. This cutting-edge, life-transforming program is designed to finally address the root cause of your symptoms—offering true, lasting healing once and for all. It empowers you to take back control of your health, wellbeing, and quality of life in a way no other approach has before.

My Story

I was driven to succeed in my career and had a good relationship with my kids and husband. To be honest, I rarely stopped moving, and I loved the fast-paced nature of my life. I thrived under pressure and my ability to hyper-focus often resulted in excellent productivity, faster decision-making, and helped me stay on track. I had become the type of person who had to fill up all of her time with work, study, or another big project. I was working 12 hour days six days a week and was trying to be a mom and wife to my beautiful family all at the same time. Stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and persistent body aches were controlling my everyday life, put I pressed on, ignoring the signals that my body was giving me.

In December 2019, while I was wrapping things up at work (it was 7pm), I got a phone call that would change my life forever. My beautiful sister had died unexpectedly. I was on the other side of the world from my parents and siblings, and I felt so helpless it was crippling. I hadn’t seen my sister for 2 years because I was so preoccupied with my work. I had missed out on so much of her life.

For me, traditional approaches to trauma recovery would not work. I lived in my head, which was a safe place to be. It was important for me to know why and how things work - I needed an approach that understood the complexity of my over-functioning, my need for control and people-pleasing survival behaviors. I also needed an approach that explains the “why” behind the tools, and offers clear structure - without turning healing into another to-do list. I needed to see the big picture and I needed an approach that moved me toward sustainable energy.

But this didn’t exist….

So I took my 25 years of training and experience as a trauma therapist, and created a program that honored my way of thinking and taught my body how to feel safe again.  I didn’t just create this program overnight - I lived it first. I tested it, I refined it. I did all the research and I built a framework that honors both the complexity of trauma and the inherent strengths of survivors.  

From then on, everything changed. The method that I developed enabled me to heal and I was finally free from the anxiety, overwhelm and body aches once and for all.  I now prioritize my time with my family, and even have time for myself.. This program is not just about healing. It’s about reclaiming your energy, your clarity, your sense of self - without having to give up the life you’ve worked so hard to build. 

After going through a powerful healing transformation myself, my passion and purpose completely shifted. I became deeply committed to helping as many women as possible who are struggling with the same debilitating symptoms I once faced. Today, I dedicate my work to guiding women through a revolutionary healing journey unlike anything else available. This cutting-edge, life-transforming program is designed to finally address the root cause of your symptoms—offering true, lasting healing once and for all. It empowers you to take back control of your health, well-being, and quality of life in a way no other approach has before.

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