MEET STEPHANIE SPREEMAN
Certified Drum Therapist, Neurodivergent Coach, & Founder of Drum Party
MY STORY
A coach who truly gets it
Stephanie Spreeman is a Certified Neurodiversity Coach and Drum Therapy practitioner dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals and families discover connection, confidence, healing, and self-expression through rhythm-based experiences. Combining evidence-informed neurodiversity coaching with the transformative power of percussion, Stephanie creates inclusive, supportive spaces where participants are encouraged to thrive exactly as they are.
Her work is deeply personal. As a teenager, Stephanie survived a serious car accident that left her with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury. During her recovery, she naturally turned to drumming as a form of emotional release, regulation, and healing. An accomplished percussionist, she discovered firsthand how rhythm could calm the nervous system, restore focus, build resilience, and create a sense of belonging during the most difficult seasons of life.
That lived experience became the foundation of her mission. Today, Stephanie integrates Drum Therapy techniques with neurodiversity coaching strategies to support children, teens, adults, and families navigating challenges related to ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and brain injury recovery.
Her approach emphasizes strengths-based support, emotional safety, creativity, and community connection — never deficit-based models. She meets every person exactly where they are and helps them build from there.
MY APPROACH
Coaching rooted in real respect
Every session is shaped by these core beliefs — because how I coach matters as much as what we work on.
Strengths first, always
We start with what's working and build from there. Your neurodivergent traits aren't obstacles to overcome — they're the foundation we build your life on.
You are the expert on you
I bring knowledge and frameworks. You bring the lived experience. The best outcomes come from that partnership — I never impose a plan; we build one together.
No judgement, ever
Missed appointments, forgotten homework, emotional meltdowns — none of it changes my commitment to you. This is a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
Practical and holistic
We work on systems and strategies, yes — but we also explore identity, relationships, and the deeper stories you carry about yourself. Both matter.
Trauma-informed always
Many neurodivergent people carry wounds from years of being misunderstood. I hold space for that history while keeping our focus forward-moving and hopeful.
Flexibility is a feature
Sessions adapt to what you need that week — sometimes we deep-dive into strategy, sometimes we just need to untangle the overwhelm. Both are valid uses of our time.
TRAINING & CREDENTIALS
Qualified to walk alongside you
My training is extensive — but what matters most is that I continue learning so I can keep showing up as the best possible support for you. I am an active member of the International Coaching Federation and pursue ongoing education in neurodiversity, trauma, and emerging research in ADHD and autism every year.
WHAT I BELIEVE
The values that guide every session
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You are not broken
Neurodivergence is not a deficiency. It is a different — and often remarkable — way of experiencing and navigating the world.
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Shame has no place here
So much damage has been done by systems that made people feel bad for being who they are. We actively undo that, together.
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Progress over perfection
Small, sustainable changes beat dramatic overhauls every time. We build habits & systems that stick because they actually fit your life.
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Advocacy matters
You deserve to know your rights, understand your needs, and feel confident asking for accommodations at work, school, and beyond.
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Connection heals
The relationship between coach and client is itself a healing space. Being truly seen — maybe for the first time — is transformative.
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Joy is the goal
We're not just solving problems. We're working toward a life that feels genuinely good — full of meaning, flow, and moments of real ease.
BEYOND THE CREDENTIALS
A little more about me
When I'm not coaching or facilitating drum circles, you'll find me making music, spending time in nature, or advocating for communities that have been misunderstood and underserved. Rhythm is woven into everything I do — it's not just a therapeutic tool, it's how I move through the world.
I'm a devoted percussionist, a trauma survivor, and someone who has experienced firsthand the profound connection between music, the nervous system, and healing. That personal journey is what makes this work more than a career — it's a calling.
I bring my whole self to every session, because I believe the relationship between coach and client is itself a healing space. When someone feels truly seen — maybe for the first time — something shifts. That moment never gets old.
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Accomplished percussionist & drum therapy practitioner
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PTSD & TBI survivor — healing through rhythm
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Passionate advocate for neurodiversity & inclusion
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Lifelong learner — always studying something new
NON PROFIT WORK
Drum Party — Rhythmic Healing for Every Community
Beyond her private coaching practice, Stephanie is the founder of Drum Party, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Drum Party provides therapeutic drum circles and rhythm wellness programs throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding communities — bringing the healing power of percussion to those who need it most.
Through Drum Party, Stephanie works with veterans, seniors, youth, families, schools, and community organizations — helping people reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, build connection, and experience the joy of making music together. No musical experience is ever required.