Degrees

Masters in Education with a specialty in School Counseling
Seattle Pacific University

Certifications & Trainings

Professionally trained in Health at Every Size (HAES) 

Professionally trained in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula (“Second Step” and “Ruler”)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate Course: Experiential Training/ PESI

Identity Development across Sexuality, Gender, and Relationships

Extensive trainings in application of diet, cultrue and eating disorders in multifaceted contexts

Professional Memberships

 

Kaitlin is the Certification Chair of the International Association of Eating Disorder professionals, Puget sound chapter. This organization is at the forefront of eating disorder education and has high level training standards for mental health professionals.

**Special offering: If you are a former, or current member of the WSU Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, please inquire at intake about the sliding scale/no cost option for members in honor of Kate’s aunt Laura Lea.**

Kaitlin Oliver, MEd, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Therapist | (she/her)

I provide a place where clients can show up as their whole self, all the messy and wonderful parts.

As my client, we will work together on your therapeutic journey using a foundation of knowledge, respect, authenticity and humor. My intention as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is to provide insight and tools for you to heal and celebrate that whole self by exploring the ways your emotions, thoughts and behaviors affect you. 

In our sessions, we will hold space for introspection as well as the use of research-based practical techniques. I believe that the best therapeutic tool is the therapeutic tool that works for you!

I have particular expertise in working with the intersection of body image, disordered eating and self worth. Pervasive diet culture has created a default “norm” where many of us feel it is necessary to change our bodies to fit this norm. I hold space for where this presents for any clients I support.

I am an affirming therapist with knowledge and training in supporting LGBTQA+ clients in various issues, including identity, eating disorders, body dissatisfaction and others. It is my passion to support all clients to begin to feel at home in their bodies, and to find that identity within themselves.

I also have experience supporting people who are navigating prenatal/perinatal/postpartum journeys. Whether the concern is fertility, mood disorders during postpartum or challenges with identity changes in motherhood, I am here for it all.

I hold a Master’s degree in School Counseling and a Bachelor’s in Dietetics and Food Science.