survivor-run EAP provider

Who understands the intricacies and nuances of intimate partner violence (IPV) better than those who have survived it? That question is what spurred former survivors to create Underground Moves. Their experiences were painful, and their insight hard-earned, but none of it was in vain. With scraps of hope and shards of light in the dark, they made the moves for change so other victims could survive. Their journeys informed the services, resources, and networks that Underground Moves provides. Now, your employees can benefit from an experience-driven approach designed to address common pain points in meaningful ways.

our mission

We want to help employers create an environment where safety is paramount, and survivors receive life-saving services. With access to these resources, your employee's quality of work can improve, and their attendance and health can stabilize.

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our team

All Underground Moves team members have survived intimate partner violence and channeled their healing into helping others. Their names have been omitted for protection, but their credentials prove that access to DV services creates opportunities for success.

  • counselor

    A licensed counselor, BA, MA, LPC, with fifteen years of experience. Their work in behavioral health combined with a personal background in domestic violence survival gives them unique insight into trauma.

  • peer support

    A fellow survivor who listens, shares, and understands your experience in a way no one else can.

  • trauma release yoga instructor

    An expert at confronting trauma with somatic release, UM's yoga instructor is certified in Trauma and Embodiment, MBSR meditation, Sampoorna Hatha yoga, and Prenatal Kundalini yoga.

  • energy healer

    Compassionate and intuitive, Underground Move’s energy healer earned their Usui Reiki Level 3: Master/Teacher in 2020, signifying the top expertise level a healer can achieve.

  • court advocate

    Underground Moves recruits experienced court advocates with an educational background in the law, social work, or related fields. UM's court advocates often have training in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention

  • self-defense instructor

    UM’s self-defense expert earned a black belt in Krav Maga after their own experience in a violent relationship. Now, they teach other survivors the defensive skills that could save their life.

meet the founder

  • kayla scheanon, LPC

    As a licensed counselor, Kayla Sheanon has supported clients experiencing domestic violence for fifteen years. As a fellow survivor, Kayla intimately understands their struggles and guides them toward finding the hope and resilience that transcends circumstances. With the goal of helping as many survivors as possible, Kayla recognized the workplace as a safe avenue to access life-saving resources, and thus, Underground Moves was born.

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