Marina Compean, LCSW

Marina Compean, LCSW Psychotherapy and consulting services. Trauma-informed, resiliency focused somatic therapy. Integrated behavioral health specialist.

If donating to my GoFundMe (link in bio)doesn’t feel aligned right now, there’s another way to support my healing + rebu...
02/28/2026

If donating to my GoFundMe (link in bio)doesn’t feel aligned right now, there’s another way to support my healing + rebuilding ❤️

You can purchase my self-published journal — the very first doorway I created into accessible, everyday somatic practice.

I wrote it as an entry point for anyone curious about body-based self-care…
for folks who want simple prompts to slow down and notice sensation…
for those needing a structured, compassionate space to track experiential reflections.

It was always meant to make somatic work less intimidating and more usable.

Now, as a TBI survivor, neuroscience geek, and trauma-informed clinician, I’m living inside the material in a whole new way. Recovery has become both laboratory and teacher. I have even more lived experience shaping what healing in real time actually asks of us — pacing, rest, humility, neuroplasticity, resilience.

Purchasing the journal feels like an exchange.
You receive grounded, accessible somatic practices. I receive support as I heal, rebuild my career, and cover ongoing expenses.

It’s meaningful to me that support doesn’t only have to be charity — it can also be collaboration, reciprocity, and shared nervous system wisdom.

Thank you for walking this with me 🤍
Link to purchase on Amazon (sorry) here:
https://a.co/d/04u4tV7O

As a TBI survivor in early recovery myself, I am (of course) diving in with not only personal vested interest but intell...
02/25/2026

As a TBI survivor in early recovery myself, I am (of course) diving in with not only personal vested interest but intellectual curiosity. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is often called an invisible wound — because you can’t see it.

No cast.
No stitches.
Sometimes not even a scar.

But inside, the brain has absorbed impact — and that changes things.

After a TBI, we may “look fine” and even sound like ourselves… while quietly navigating:

• Brain fog
• Slower processing speed
• Word-finding difficulty
• Overwhelm in busy spaces
• Emotional sensitivity
• Deep, bone-level cognitive fatigue

And here’s what’s important: these are not character flaws. Theyare injury-related neurobiological shifts.

The brain is an organ. When it’s injured, mood, memory, focus, and regulation are affected. Depression and anxiety rates increase after TBI (thankfully I believe in paying attention to mental health)— not because someone is weak, but because neural networks that support regulation have been disrupted.

From a nervous system lens, TBI can reduce regulation capacity. That might look like:
– Feeling overstimulated more easily
– Crying faster than you used to
– Irritability that surprises you
– Shutting down when overwhelmed

Recovery isn’t just “rest more.”
It’s pacing.
It’s reducing cognitive load.
It’s allowing grief for the version of you that existed before.
It’s rebuilding trust with your brain and body.

If you or someone you love is navigating TBI:
The struggle is real — even if it’s invisible.
Healing is possible — and rarely linear.

Your nervous system (and mine) deserves compassion, not criticism. 🧠✨

SomaticHealing

Colleagues and community,For over 15 years, my work has centered trauma-informed, somatic, and culturally affirming care...
02/25/2026

Colleagues and community,

For over 15 years, my work has centered trauma-informed, somatic, and culturally affirming care — particularly with underserved communities and professionals in high-impact roles. This season of medical leave post TBI as a result of a MVA while walking my therapy dog (whom is my assistant on walk and talk sessions with clients) has required me to live those same principles in a deeply personal way.

Recovery from a traumatic brain injury is not linear. It demands pacing, nervous system regulation, cognitive rehabilitation, and respect for capacity in each moment. I’m preparing for a gradual, medically guided return to practice, beginning part-time as neurorehabilitation continues.

While limited disability benefits have provided some support, they do not fully cover living and recovery-related expenses during this transition. If you feel moved to contribute to or share my GoFundMe, I would sincerely appreciate it. Link is in my bio. Reaching the remaining goal would allow me to return sustainably — aligned with the very values of steady, ethical practice that guide my work.

I remain grateful for this professional community and look forward to reconnecting more fully in the months ahead.

Slowly but surely… after 5 months, I’m tiptoeing back into work life come March Reintegration is happening (cue cautious...
02/23/2026

Slowly but surely… after 5 months, I’m tiptoeing back into work life come March

Reintegration is happening (cue cautious celebration), but it’s a gentle ramp-up — not a full sprint. For now, hours are limited while my brain and body keep healing, which means my income is too.

If you’ve already supported me — thank you so so much. Truly. Your generosity has carried me through more than you know.

I’ve got PT and OT ongoing and have ortho consult coming up! If you’ve been meaning to donate or share, this is the in-between season where it really helps bridge the gap, since medical leave benefits are ending but I’m not yet able to work a full day.

Every share, every contribution, every word of encouragement makes this softer. Link to go fund me in bio. Thank you all!

Recovery Update 💛I wanted to share a small but meaningful update.I’m continuing to make steady progress in my recovery, ...
02/20/2026

Recovery Update 💛

I wanted to share a small but meaningful update.

I’m continuing to make steady progress in my recovery, and I’m deeply grateful for how far I’ve come. The healing process has required patience, consistency, and a lot of support — and I truly feel that support from this community.

I’m now in the final stages of my medical leave before returning to work. While this feels hopeful and significant, I’m still not fully back to baseline. My return will be gradual and carefully paced so I don’t undo the progress I’ve worked so hard to make.

As I prepare for this transition, the financial impact of extended leave is still very real. Income won’t fully resume right away, and there are ongoing medical and living expenses to bridge during this period.

If you’ve been meaning to give, or feel moved to help carry Milo and I through this final stretch, a contribution of any size truly helps. Link is in my bio. Sharing the fundraiser is also deeply appreciated. This last push would give me the stability to return to work thoughtfully and sustainably.

Thank you for walking alongside me through this chapter. Your support — practical and emotional — has mattered more than I can say.

With deep gratitude,
Marina 💛and Milo 🐾

I’m sharing this fundraiser with care and humility.In late 2025, while walking my dog in a marked crosswalk, we were str...
02/03/2026

I’m sharing this fundraiser with care and humility.

In late 2025, while walking my dog in a marked crosswalk, we were struck by a vehicle. Both of us survived, and I’m deeply grateful for the medical care and community support that helped stabilize us in the immediate aftermath. My dog, Milo—a trained psychiatric service animal—was thankfully not injured and is helping me recover with his sweet, loyal companionship.

Although my doctors expect a full recovery, the reality has been a prolonged and demanding healing process that has included hospitalization, ongoing medical appointments, rehabilitation, and a 6 month loss of work capacity. Much of this recovery work is invisible, time-intensive, and not fully covered by insurance.

This fundraiser is intended to help offset medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and basic living expenses during this period of drastically reduced income, allowing me to focus on healing safely and sustainably. And helping me to get back to the work I love!

If you are able to contribute, I am profoundly grateful. If not, simply sharing this page or holding us in care is equally appreciated. Your support—financial or otherwise—helps reduce the strain of recovery.

Thank you for taking the time to read and for any support you’re able to offer. Link in my link tree…

With appreciation,
Marina

Today we paused to celebrate and honor the strength, brilliance, and heart of Latino physicians. Your presence in medici...
09/27/2025

Today we paused to celebrate and honor the strength, brilliance, and heart of Latino physicians. Your presence in medicine carries forward a legacy of resilience, service, and deep commitment to community care.

I’m grateful to have been part of this special day, offering a grounding practice to support participants’ reconnecting with your breath, your body, and your purpose. 🫀🌱

To every physician who shows up with presence, compassion, and dedication—you are needed, you are valued, and you belong here. 💙

✨ May you continue to find encouragement, restoration, and community as you walk this path of healing.

Exciting News! 🎉 I’m thrilled to announce my partnership with Headway, which allows me to accept even more insurance pla...
10/24/2024

Exciting News! 🎉 I’m thrilled to announce my partnership with Headway, which allows me to accept even more insurance plans, making therapy more accessible for you!

Starting November, I’ll be in-network with Headway and Alma, providing trauma-informed, somatic, and culturally affirming therapy to individuals and professionals who want to heal, grow, and thrive—without barriers.

If you’re ready to start or continue your healing journey, reach out today! Let’s make therapy work for you.

🌿 Virtual sessions
🌿 Bilingual services (English & Spanish)

Empowering BIPOC and first-gen professionals to heal and thrive with trauma-informed, somatic-relational therapy. I emph...
09/19/2024

Empowering BIPOC and first-gen professionals to heal and thrive with trauma-informed, somatic-relational therapy. I emphasize safety, connection, and an authentic , lighthearted yet profound approach to healing. Accessible care with insurance coverage available via Alma. Link in bio.

🌿 Calming Surfaces: Stand or walk or touch on cold surfaces like tile or grass, or submerge your feet in a cool foot bat...
09/12/2024

🌿 Calming Surfaces: Stand or walk or touch on cold surfaces like tile or grass, or submerge your feet in a cool foot bath for immediate relief.

5️⃣4️⃣3️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Grounding Technique: Notice 5 things you see, 4 things you touch, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste to bring you back to the present moment.

👤 Body Scan & PMR: Scan for heat or tension, then focus on cooler body parts. Tense and relax each muscle group from feet upward to release tension.

💆🏽‍♀️ Self-Massage with Cooling Oils: Use peppermint or eucalyptus oils to gently massage temples, neck, and shoulders.

🫶🏽 Calming Touch: Place hands over your heart or abdomen, breathe deeply to activate relaxation.

🏝️ Guided Imagery: Visualize calm, safe, protected settings like waterfalls or shaded paths to shift focus to comforting places.

🧘🏽‍♀️ Movement: Try slow yoga poses or tai chi to calm the body without generating heat. Alternatively, try shaking gently or bouncing up and down to discharge nervous system energy.

🍉 Hydration & Nourishment: Eat hydrating foods like watermelon or drink cool water in small sips to regulate body temperature.

🧠 Body Awareness & Self-Compassion: Notice body sensations, offer yourself compassion, and engage in gentle self-talk to ease discomfort.

These strategies help ground and calm the body during stressful times. 🌿

06/03/2024

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04/02/2024

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Los Angeles, CA
90042

Telephone

+14242097606

Website

https://www.resilienceally.net/

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