Virtual psychotherapy in Washington State to promote optimal mental health.

Hi there! I’m Laurel.

Laurel Granger, LMHC, providing therapy for anxiety, burnout, and life transitions across Washington via telehealth.

I believe that each person has the capacity to overcome life’s challenges, and it’s an absolute privilege to be a part of that process.

My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and open-mindedness.

As a lifelong learner and natural helper, I am deeply committed to my role of psychotherapist.

I exist in this role to support others in emotional healing, personal growth, and cultivating practices conducive to holistic wellness.

My Approach to Therapy

I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, which means our work together is personalized, not one-size-fits-all. I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities and frameworks, tailoring each session to your unique needs, goals, and lived experience.

Whether you're navigating a life transition, working through trauma, or seeking a deeper connection with yourself, I offer a space that is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in what actually works.

Therapeutic Approaches I Often Draw From:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to explore patterns in thinking and behavior

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – to support mindfulness, flexibility, and values-based living

  • Narrative Therapy – to help re-author the stories you hold about yourself and your life

  • Motivational Interviewing – to meet ambivalence with curiosity and strengthen internal motivation

Theoretical Foundations That Inform My Work:

  • Trauma-Informed Care – honoring the impact of trauma and prioritizing emotional safety

  • Neuroscience – using brain-based strategies to support change, regulation, and resilience

  • Humanistic Psychology – emphasizing authenticity, empathy, and your innate capacity for growth

  • Family Systems – recognizing how family and relational dynamics shape emotional patterns

  • Harm Reduction – meeting people where they are, without judgment

  • Evolutionary Biology – understanding human behavior in the context of evolution and adaptation

Therapist office with greenery and couch, reflecting the calming environment of Laurel Granger’s virtual therapy practice.

Training, Credentials & Experience

If you're curious about where I’ve studied, trained, and taught, or what qualifications I bring to therapy, you’ll find a quick overview here.

  • Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology

    Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Emphasis: Marriage and Family Therapy, magna cum laude

    University of Washington

    Bachelor of Science, Psychology, cum laude

  • Granger Counseling, PLLC, Washington State

    Psychotherapist for individuals and couples for over a decade

     

    Downtown Emergency Service Center, Seattle, WA

    Clinical Supervisor and Intensive Case Manager for unhoused adults with serious mental health issues and co-occurring substance use disorders

     

    Valley Trauma Center, Northridge, CA

    Individual Therapist, In-home Family Therapist, Crisis Counselor for Survivors of Sexual Assault

     

    Doctors without Borders, Tijuana, Mexico

    Crisis Counselor for unhoused women with young children

  • LICENSE

    I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in good standing with the Washington State Department of Health.


    License Number: LH6044130860441308

    CERTIFICATION

    Postpartum Support International

    Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C)

    Certification Number: PSI140339

  • I’ve also worked as a university faculty member, teaching in-person undergraduate psychology and counseling courses in the Seattle area.

    Courses taught:

    • Essentials of Psychology

    • Introduction to Human Services

    • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Practices

    • Adult and Family Development

    • Dependency and Addictions

    • Interpersonal Communication and Interviewing Skills

    • Intervention, Direct Service Delivery & Case Management

    • Building Community In Organizations

    • Technology in Human Services

    • Lifelong Learning and Professional Development

    • Program Design and Proposal Writing

    • Field Experience/Part I

    • Field Experience/Part II

    • Field Experience/Part III

    I also provided clinical supervision for several years to a team of mental health outreach workers, supporting their growth and grounding their work in strong, ethical care.

Beyond the therapeutic space…

When I’m not in session, I’m a human with a young active family- striving to embrace all the chaos and beauty of this fleeting season. These days, it’s definitely harder to carve out time for doing what I love. When I can set down the chores and responsibilities, you’ll find me outside- on a trail, on a bike, working my way up a mountain or soaking up a quiet beach.

Some of my favorite ways to recharge include preparing nourishing meals while blasting music, geeking out on wellness research and biohacking, and spending unhurried time with the people I love.

Movement, nature, personal growth, and connection are essential to how I care for myself. I bring intention to how I spend my time outside of therapy, so that I can show up energized, grounded, and ready to do the work that I love.

A large rock formation on a Washington State beach with gentle waves rolling in, representing the calm and grounding effect of therapy.

I’d love to meet you.

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