Laura Reed (they/them)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m Laura, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Olympia, Washington. I see clients across the state via telehealth.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in ,

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with adults who tend to be the go-to person for others, high achievers, or "people-pleasers" — those who are often attuned to others' needs but disconnected from their own. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns of self-neglect. I help them build healthier boundaries, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate self-trust.

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and affirming - fostering a space where you are invited to be your whole, authentic self. I believe that everyone has the inner capacity to thrive, but life challenges, trauma, and systemic issues can interfere. My aim is to walk alongside you with whatever you are navigating, to support you in finding more safety and agency in your life. I will help you tap into internal and external resources to support you in your goals. I have a certificate in Ecopsychology and am experienced in providing nature-based therapy. I have received training in Gestalt therapy through ongoing training groups and supervision. These approaches inform how I work with clients. We will explore how your environment has impacted you and the strategies that you have adapted over time to cope with life's challenges. We will identify patterns that continue to show up in your life and explore ways you might break free from those patterns.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that healing occurs in relationship- with self, others, and the world around us. I honor the complexity of each client's lived experience and take a non-pathologizing approach. As a queer, non-binary therapist, I have had a mix of experiences in my own therapy journey. These experiences inform my work with clients. I aim to create a space where you don’t have to educate your therapist on your identity. I work from a lens of cultural humility, acknowledging the privileges I hold, and strive to show up with integrity and accountability. I offer an openness to receiving feedback and a willingness to engage in challenging conversations.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Gestalt Therapy Relational Therapy Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • EcoTherapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Relational Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Codependency Gender Identity Therapy Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Premera
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • Premera Blue Cross
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $160/session

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