Deborah Lee is the Founder and CEO of Creaturae, a trauma-informed mental wellness consultancy serving leaders and organizations globally from New York City. As a Certified Somatic Coach and trauma specialist, she helps high-performing professionals develop nervous system resilience without sacrificing excellence.

Deborah brings a unique blend of lived experience and clinical expertise to her work. Trained in Somatic EMDR through Embody Lab and holding advanced certifications from the Trauma Research Foundation and the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, she specializes in helping leaders navigate the intersection of high performance and nervous system regulation. She is also a Certified Peer Support Specialist with the National Council of Social Services Singapore and continues her studies in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University.

Her signature approach integrates cutting-edge neuroscience with practical somatic tools, helping clients move from survival mode to sustainable excellence. Through her work, leaders learn to recognize their nervous system patterns, build embodied resilience, and lead from a place of grounded presence rather than chronic activation.

As a sought-after speaker, podcast host, and writer, Deborah regularly explores themes of embodied leadership, psychological safety in high-pressure environments, and the somatic dimensions of workplace culture. Her writing on trauma-informed leadership and nervous system regulation has resonated with thousands of professionals seeking sustainable ways to excel without burning out.

Deborah offers both virtual and in-person coaching at Impact Hub NYC, as well as organizational workshops that bring embodied leadership practices to teams. Her vision is simple yet profound: to create workplaces where bodies feel safe to stay, where excellence doesn’t require depletion, and where leaders can thrive without sacrificing their humanity.

Through Creaturae, she’s building a movement of leaders who understand that true high performance comes not from pushing through, but from working with their nervous systems to create sustainable, embodied success.