Family therapy and counseling in Olympia, WA

I enjoy learning about ways we can change and understand our human existence. We are thinking, feeling and doing beings. Cognitive behavioral therapy provides a framework to identify ways to do it differently and better. Trauma treatment modalities like EMDR may support processing neurological and physiological reactions and being able to feel secure and safe while staying connected to others' more fully. Our story is just that; we write it and edit it. We get to choose the chapters and path of our lives through the unknowns, mysteries and celebrations.

I'm a seasoned dually licensed therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. I have worked with individuals who specifically suffer from addiction, borderline personality disorder, relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, previously incarcerated and those in crisis. Iv also observed and supervised individuals in gaining their hours for licensure as well.

As a mental health therapist, I bring a refreshing blend of humor and insight to my sessions, creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for my clients. My open-minded approach allows me to connect with individuals from all walks of life, fostering a safe space for honest and open dialogue. I focus on empowerment, guiding my clients to recognize their strengths and embrace their potential for growth and change.

Laurel Madson-Lawson, owner of Losninger Counseling, received her Bachelor of Science in Environment & Behavior in 1996. She graduated from St. Martin’s University with her Marriage & Family Counseling

Degree in 2018. Laurel has worked as a teacher, artist, mom, and business owner.

She is trained in FFT Functional Family Therapy and has extensive

training from her work as Facility Coordinator and Therapist at Center for

Discovery in Tacoma and Bellevue, WA. Laurel has experience in Residential facilities as well as Outpatient facilities for recovery. She trained at MultiCare in Community Mental Health. EMDR Certified.

I'm looking forward to coming alongside and walking with you as your mental health journey unfolds. In 2023 I completed my doctoral training as a psychiatric nurse practitioner at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. I earned my board certification in the fall of that same year. Since then I've had opportunities to work with clients from diverse backgrounds with a wide variety of mental health needs. Whether you're looking for help with ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, or sleep issues I'm confident that, working together, we can create positive change in your life.

Hi, I’m Maddie, a mental health counselor who works with teens, and young adults navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, and identity development. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University and have a background in English Literature from Western Washington University. I’ve worked within the Bellingham counseling community and value supporting individuals in a place I’ve long called home.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and identity exploration, and have experience supporting neurodivergent clients. My approach is strengths-based, developmentally responsive, and collaborative.

I have worked in the mental health field since 1997 in multiple systems including psychiatric hospitals, early childhood education, family advocacy, residential treatment, crisis intervention, community mental health, and private practice.

I have been professionally and personally engaged in LGBTQIA+ advocacy and community for over 30 years.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults (ages 16 and up). Areas of focus I often explore with clients include relationships, ADHD/neuro-divergence, LGBTQIA+ identity, Non-monogamy/diverse relationship strutures and life transitions. I have a direct, relational styIe, and believe in life-span development. I am honored to support my clients as they navigate change.