Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Kent, WA

Bachelor's in Child Development and Family Relationships, focused on all stages of the life span

Master's in Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, Gender Development

Research Thesis: Depression in Wives of Alcoholics, The Alcohol Recovery Project

Continuing Education: Genetic and Nutritional factors in Mental Health; Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Narcissism and Gaslighting, Neurotransmitter function

Life Experience: Remarried Widow, Raised six children, some with ADHD, one with schizophrenia

Between work deadlines, family demands, and the constant ping of notifications, it's no wonder so many of us feel stretched thin running on empty while trying to keep everything together. Restoring balance between mind and body isn't a luxury. It's essential.

That's where I come in.

I work with adults who are ready to move beyond quick fixes and cookie-cutter treatment plans.

My practice blends three powerful approaches: Thoughtful, personalized medication management, supportive therapy where you’re heard with whole person functional, integrative care.

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduated from Gonzaga University and I specialize in ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma inform care while blending evidence-based conventional psychiatry with holistic and functional approaches.

This may include comprehensive lab testing and personalized lifestyle strategies designed to identify and address the root causes.

Hello! I'm Lauren Salerno (she/her), a licensed mental health therapist in Washington! I am also trained in art therapy, and love to incorporate creativity into my work with people. My typical client is neurodivergent, creative, and looking for healthy coping skills to learn when to adapt and when to advocate for themselves. I work with adults 18+ and sometimes with groups. Nice to meet you!

You can’t break out of a cage you’re still trying to decorate. I’ve been many people’s 4th/5th/8th/9th therapist and been told they felt like something finally clicked for them. I care about it clicking. My approach is based on self-compassion and living an integrated life. Even if you’re motivated to change, it’s still hard because negative events can shape beliefs about the world and ourselves that we often don’t even realize we hold. So we start with self-compassion, and then work on trying to bring our actions into alignment with our goals. I’ve been a therapist for over a decade now, and I promise – self-compassion is the move.

I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) practicing in Washington State, with over 14 years of clinical experience across psychiatric and medical settings. My practice centers on treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders, working with patients who haven't found relief through conventional approaches alone. I take an integrative, whole-person approach to care, combining evidence-based psychiatric treatment with attention to the nervous system, lifestyle, and the underlying patterns driving symptoms.

With 30 years of experience as a therapist, I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Stanford University, specializing in school and community-based counseling. I'm dedicated to guiding clients through challenges like trauma, anxiety, and depression, fostering self-awareness and providing practical strategies for greater clarity and fulfillment. My practice is built on a compassionate approach, crafting personalized, evidence-based therapy to help you thrive. I also bring a unique perspective from my work as a university professor and international consultant, promoting mental health equity and inclusivity worldwide.