Holistic Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention
Paula SmeatonMA, RYT-500
Grounded in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and the belief that even in the darkest moments, the path forward exists.
Credentials
MA · RYT-500 · Crisis Counselor
About
Healing Through
Connection & Awareness
I am a holistic mental health practitioner, crisis counselor, and certified RYT-500 Yoga Instructor with extensive experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. My training at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services — one of the nation's leading suicide prevention organizations — and my volunteer work with The Trevor Project, the foremost crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth, have deeply shaped my understanding of what it means to truly meet someone in their darkest hour.
My approach bridges traditional crisis support with contemplative and somatic programming. I believe that our nervous system acts as our internal compass. By integrating trauma-informed practices, we can navigate overwhelming stress, regulate our bodies, and find our way back to safety and connection.
I am also the author of Kathini and a facilitator of "The Compass Within" — a program exploring the nervous system as the foundation of emotional resilience.
Services
How We Can Work Together
Whether you are an individual navigating a difficult season or an organization seeking to build a trauma-informed environment, I offer tailored support to meet your needs.
Crisis Support & Navigation
Immediate, compassionate guidance when you need it most. Comprehensive suicide risk assessment, safety planning, de-escalation, and navigation to long-term behavioral health resources.
- Suicide risk assessment & safety planning
- De-escalation & emotional regulation
- Behavioral health resource navigation
- Peer support network referrals
Sliding scale from $150
per session · adjusted to your means
Trauma-Informed Somatic Coaching
Reconnecting with your body through movement and mindfulness. One-on-one sessions utilizing trauma-informed yoga practices focused on nervous system regulation and building distress tolerance.
- Trauma-informed yoga practices
- Nervous system regulation
- Distress tolerance building
- Somatic awareness & embodiment
Sliding scale from $120
per session · adjusted to your means
Consulting & Training
Empowering teams to support mental health. Workshops on suicide prevention, crisis de-escalation, and trauma-informed care to create safer, more supportive environments.
- Suicide prevention workshops
- Crisis de-escalation training
- Trauma-informed workplace culture
- Custom program development
Sliding scale from $500
custom packages · contact to discuss
All services are offered on a sliding scale starting at the rates shown. No one is turned away for financial reasons — please reach out to discuss what works for you.
"Every storm runs out of rain. And in the waiting, there is more than survival — there is the chance to adjust our sails, deepen our skills, and find out who we are becoming."
— Paula Smeaton, MA, RYT-500
Contact
Let's Connect
If you are interested in working together — whether for individual support, somatic coaching, or organizational consulting — I would love to hear from you. Please use the form or reach out directly by email.
I am in the process of setting up a dedicated email for this practice. In the meantime, all inquiries are welcome through the form below.
Important
This site is for consulting and scheduled support — it is not an emergency response service. If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, please call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.