Kelly Heinlen , LMHC

Kelly Heinlen is a Washington-licensed mental health professional with 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complicated emotional challenges. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions.

She focuses on a range of concerns including stress, social anxiety, trauma and abuse, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, family problems, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and relationship and family-of-origin difficulties. Kelly supports clients exploring life purpose and self-love while offering care during divorce or separation and other major changes.

Clinically, she draws from evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. With a trauma-informed and holistic stance, she aims to build resilience, reduce isolating patterns, and help clients develop practical coping strategies and deeper self-understanding.

Kelly creates a supportive therapeutic environment where individuals can explore experiences, build emotional skills, and work toward meaningful personal growth. Washington state law requires that she may only see people who are located in Washington during the time of a session.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

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