We all have a story.
I’d love to hear yours.
Kelsey Laulainen, LMHC (she/her)
Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Therapy that’s rooted in compassion, connection, and in-depth healing.
I offer a therapeutic space that’s grounded in kindness, compassion, and nonjudgment. We’ve all struggled, and healing begins when we feel safe enough to explore the parts of ourselves that have been dismissed, silenced, or hurt.
I specialize in supporting cis and trans women and non-binary individuals navigating:
Religious trauma and Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS)
Adverse Religious Experiences in high-control spiritual communities
Physical, emotional, or sexual trauma
Codependency and toxic relationship patterns
Unhealthy family dynamics
Infertility and pregnancy loss
Anxiety, depression, and life transitions
As a queer therapist, I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink-friendly, and poly/non-monogamous positive.
My work is Relational and Psychodynamic, with a deep respect for each client’s story. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, and client-centered approaches to help you:
Reconnect with your mind and body
Understand your relational patterns
Develop compassion towards yourself and your emotions
Build insight into how early relationships shaped your self-worth
Move toward healing, self-trust, and meaningful change
We move at your pace. Together, we’ll explore your story with curiosity, not judgment, so you can rediscover your strength, find clarity, and feel more whole.
*I am also a Certified Clinical Supervisor, which allows me to support other therapists as they develop their own new skills. If you are interested in Clinical Supervision or Consultation, click here to learn more.
My Story.
From the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona to city life in Seattle, Washington.
I grew up as an Evangelical Christian in a conservative Mormon community and spent my adulthood navigating identity, faith, and my power as a woman. After getting my undergraduate degree at Concordia University in California, I started my career as a youth pastor in a conservative Lutheran denomination, at a church outside Sacramento. For those three years in full-time ministry, I found myself in an internal battle between the rigid religion I grew up in and my empathic, open, and loving self. Ultimately, love wins and I left my denomination and my professional calling, and began to forge a new faith and spirituality for myself.
For years, I stumbled through several careers and life paths. I developed a deep passion for hearing and exploring the stories of those around me. During lunch breaks, I found myself asking coworkers questions about their life, their heartbreaks, and their stress. In my corporate marketing job, I spent most of my time asking clients about their lives outside of work and their family relationships. I was drawn to the story of life and humanity, and eventually, this pull led me to my graduate program at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.
I traded the desert for a view of Mt. Rainier and moved to Seattle in 2014 to pursue my Master’s in Counseling Psychology. After living in Seattle for almost a decade, I have developed a deep love for food and wine, spend my days gardening with my husband, and have created a life centered around story and healing.
It is from my own story of oppression as a woman in a rigid religion, my own anxiety and stress in finding my identity, and the healing work I’ve done - and continue to do - around my own trauma and pain that I do this work. My hope is that I can guide you on your own journey of healing and discovery.