Caitlin Laun

I grew up in small-town Wisconsin in an active, creative family. As a typical middle child, I developed empathy toward the emotions and needs of others. Through life’s twists and turns, I became curious about the processes of forming one’s personal identity, finding meaning in experiences, developing resiliency and adapting to unfamiliar environments. I sought to grow those strengths within myself throughout my personal and professional life. I pursued education in psychology and counseling to make use of my natural tendency toward compassion, introspection and valuing relationships.

I’m a fairly recent transplant to the Seattle area and have fallen in love with the serenity of living near evergreen forests, bodies of water, and snow-capped mountains. In my personal life, I am most motivated by cultivating deep relationships and new experiences. In my free time, you can find me having long conversations over dirty chai lattes, enjoying the performing arts, trying out new restaurants, cheering for my favorite teams, and exploring the beauty of the PNW.

I lived in North Carolina for many years where I earned both my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Mater’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. During that time, I worked in my university’s Office of Disability Services, where I came to recognize my passion for promoting equity and inclusion. After completing my graduate degree in 2014, I began my counseling career in Charlotte providing individual and group therapy services to underserved populations in outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment programs. I moved to Southern California to work in residential addiction treatment in 2018, where I discovered the scorching realities of living in the desert. In 2019, I relocated to the Seattle area to cool off and contribute to the opening of a new outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment program where I focused on providing mental health therapy. Additionally I have experience providing clinical services in hospitals, university counseling centers, and private practice settings.

• Substance Use Disorder Professional
• Washington State Approved Supervisor for associate counselors
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship
• Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Washington Mental Health Counselors Association

I am not paneled with any insurance company. My clients attend therapy on an out-of-network basis or pay for sessions out of pocket. If you would like to use your out-of-network benefits, please contact your insurance company prior to our first meeting. Ask what the out-of-network reimbursement would be for outpatient in-person or online psychotherapy. The specific amount of this reimbursement depends on your plan. I will provide you with the statements your insurance requires.

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