TRAUMA-INFORMED RECOVERY & LIFE COACHING · LOS ANGELES & VIRTUAL

Authentic Support for Your Journey

Help that isn’t therapy — grounded, compassionate coaching to help you heal, build self-trust, and move forward, at a pace that honors your story. In Los Angeles and virtually, anywhere.

WELCOME

Support from someone who understands

I’m Evangela, founder of Alchemy Healing & Recovery Coaching. I help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected find practical ways to heal and move forward. My approach is trauma-informed, grounded, and compassionate — a space where you can build self-trust, strengthen relationships, and develop tools that actually work.

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
7+ years of experience supporting people in building the life they want
Non-12-step, trauma-informed approach
LGBTQIA+ affirming & judgment-free
Certified Advanced Trauma Care Practitioner

A GENTLE REMINDER

You don't have to do this alone

HOW I CAN HELP

Ways we can work together

Every offering is a space to be supported without judgment — one-on-one and in community. Explore what fits where you are right now, and reach out if you’re not sure.

Recovery Coaching

Non-12-step, trauma-informed support for recovery from addiction and trauma — at your pace, on your terms.

Life Coaching

Grounded guidance to set goals, navigate transitions, and build a life that feels like yours.

Sexuality & Intimacy Coaching

Affirming, judgment-free support for identity exploration, relationships, and intimacy.

The Common Ground Collective

A supportive community focused on growth, connection, and healing together.

30-Minute Check-In

Quick, focused sessions for established clients who want to reconnect and reset.

WHY ALCHEMY

A safe, non-clinical space to heal

HOW WE BEGIN

Getting started is simple

1 · Reach out

Book a complimentary session so we can meet, talk openly, and see if we're the right fit.

2 · Find your ground

Together we'll get clear on where you are now and where you want to go — no pressure, no judgment.

3 · Move forward

Build self-trust, tools, and momentum at a pace that honors your story.

THE COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE

You don't have to heal alone

The Common Ground Collective is a supportive community for people who are healing, recovering, and growing — a place to feel understood, share honestly, and keep moving forward together.

LISTEN IN

Honest conversations about healing & recovery

My podcast, The Complex Life, is exactly what it sounds like — real, grounded talk about what it’s like to heal, recover, and work through life as it comes. No clinical distance, just honest support.

KIND WORDS

Stories of moving forward

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Evangela has truly been life-changing for me. She has been there through some of my hardest moments, and she never sugarcoats the truth, she keeps it real in the most supportive and grounding way. What sets her apart is her ability to help you work through deep trauma while still holding you accountable to grow. She’s helped me understand what integrity really looks like in my everyday life, not just in words but in action. Because of her guidance, I’m a better, stronger, and more self-aware person. I’m beyond grateful for her.

Coaching Resources

Therapy for Trauma Bond: Breaking Free & Healing

September 11, 2026 | by Evangela Haley

Trauma bonding is when you're deeply attached to someone who hurts you. Therapy and coaching for trauma bonds help you...

Trauma-Informed Supervision: What It Is & Why It Matters

September 10, 2026 | by Evangela Haley

Trauma-informed supervision isn't just another buzzword. It's a specific way of supporting coaches, counselors, and helpers so they don't burn...

Online Recovery Coaching for Women in LA: Your Guide

September 9, 2026 | by Evangela Haley

Looking for recovery coaching tailored to women's experiences in LA? Online coaching offers peer support, flexibility, and real understanding—without judgment....

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This is coaching, not therapy. Nothing shared here or in our sessions constitutes medical or psychiatric advice. Please consult with licensed professionals for medical or mental-health needs.