Kellye Laughery

Therapist

15 years of experience

Virtual
Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Kellye Laughery, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Play Therapist, and founder of The Center for Family Unity in San Diego, California. I specialize in blended family therapy & emotional healing for women over 45 who are navigating transitions, remarriage, and the challenges of raising or supporting children in complex family systems.

My approach to therapy

My path to therapy was unexpected. I once owned the first surf shop in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico, worked as a Fortune 250 executive, and earned a B.S. in Business Management and an Executive MBA. Yet none of that prepared me for the personal challenges I would face—grief, heartbreak, & years of emotional struggle.

Through deep personal healing, I discovered how to rebuild from brokenness. That transformation led me to my true calling: helping others do the same.

What you can expect from me

I want you to move forward in your life. That’s why I integrate unconventional tools & processes into my practice–like pet therapy, play therapy, and whole family counseling. I invite you to schedule your first session!

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Woman
My style is
Empowering, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
15 years of experience
Training
MA (Master of Arts) at Hope International University, Other at San Diego State University
License type
LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Licensed in
California
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
Therapy methods
Art Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Jungian, Positive Psychology, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Bowen Family Systems, Behavior Management, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
Ages served
Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Languages
English, Spanish