Tovah Petra, MA, is a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, relational guide, and Founder and CEO of The Spectrum School, a nonprofit preschool rooted in nervous system safety and connection for children with autism and related neurodivergent profiles.
Through coaching, family-focused support, intimate group work, writing, and her leadership at The Spectrum School, Tovah helps individuals, couples, and families reconnect with their bodies, deepen emotional intimacy, and cultivate relationships rooted in truth, safety, and self-trust.
Drawing on her Master’s degree in Human Development and Social Change, her background in Early Childhood Education, and two years of training in Somatica®, a trauma-informed, body-based relational modality, Tovah integrates nervous system science with lived relational experience. She offers specialized support for neurodivergent individuals and their families, helping both children and parents navigate challenges with greater regulation, resilience, and confidence.
Her work is grounded in the belief that when people feel emotionally expressed, safe in their bodies, and secure in their relationships, they can flourish — individually and together.
With Tovah’s support, you can:
✨ Step into your full deservingness of love, connection, and belonging
✨ Create secure, emotionally honest relationships where your truth is welcome
✨ Support your child’s social-emotional well-being while fostering a more harmonious family dynamic
✨ Break free from cycles of shame, fear, or disconnection, so future generations grow up with a deeper sense of worth and trust
Tovah’s mission is to guide both individuals and families toward relationships and communities where authenticity, emotional safety, and resilience thrive.
