Zipa Leah Scheinberg, LCSW
Psychotherapist and developmental trauma theorist asking a different question: not only “What happened to you?” but “What was trying to grow
Zipa Leah Scheinberg, LCSW
Psychotherapist and developmental trauma theorist asking a different question: not only “What happened to you?” but “What was trying to grow
About Zipa Leah Scheinberg, LCSW
Psychotherapist and developmental trauma theorist asking a different question: not only “What happened to you?” but “What was trying to grow
I’m a psychotherapist, developmental trauma theorist, author, educator, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant with nearly two decades of expertise in complex trauma and dissociation. I’m the creator of Developmental Trauma, Decoded™, an original framework mapping how trauma interrupts development—and how development can resume.
Why Book Zipa Leah Scheinberg, LCSW as Your Podcast Guest
Clear, Deep Explanations
I bring complex trauma and developmental theory to your audience in language that is accessible, precise, and memorable, increasing listener understanding and retention.
Warm, Candid Conversation
I bring a warm, candid, and often funny presence, making heavy topics feel safe to explore while keeping the conversation engaging and human.
New Mental Models
I bring fresh frames—like “What was trying to grow?”—that give your audience language they’ll quote, share, and return to long after the episode.
Depth Without Overwhelm
I bring nearly two decades of specialized experience, offering depth and nuance without jargon or overwhelm, ideal for thoughtful, high-quality episodes.
Episode Angles & Topics
What Was Trying To Grow?
Reframe trauma stories on your show from damage-focused to growth-aware, giving listeners a more compassionate and compelling narrative.
Developmental Trauma, Decoded™
Offer your audience a clear map of developmental trauma without jargon, increasing listener clarity and episode replay value.
Complex Trauma, Dissociation & Everyday Life
Demystify complex trauma and dissociation so listeners recognize themselves without shame or sensationalism.
Belonging After Neglect and Violation
Guide listeners through how neglect and violation shape belonging, deepening emotional resonance and shareability of your episode.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
A clearer, more compassionate map of trauma and development; language to describe their inner world; and grounded ideas for relating differently to themselves and others.
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The Ideal Show
Podcasts focused on mental health, trauma, psychology, relationships, personal growth, and deep, nuanced conversations about how people become who they are.
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Wow! Zipa Leah is SO COOL! We could have talked all day. I really enjoyed meeting her and learning from her. I cant wait to promote her show in Season 4, Book her!
Key Achievements
Created Developmental Trauma, Decoded™, an original framework for understanding how trauma interrupts development and how it can resume.
Built nearly two decades of specialized clinical experience in complex trauma and dissociation.
Authored Belonging, with another book forthcoming on sexual abuse and violation.
Recognized as an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, supporting clinicians working with trauma.
Professional Experience
Psychotherapist
Provide psychotherapy with a focus on complex trauma, developmental trauma, and dissociation.
Developmental Trauma Theorist
Created an original framework, Developmental Trauma, Decoded™, mapping how trauma interrupts and how development can resume.
Author
Author of Belonging and an upcoming book on sexual abuse and violation, bringing theory into accessible language.
Educator & EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Educate and consult clinicians on complex trauma, dissociation, and EMDR, translating theory into practice.
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Actionable, story-rich insights on Developmental trauma, Complex trauma, Childhood neglect. Professional recording setup. Available Everyday except Saturday. Happy to share with my audience.
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