What I’m all about.

It’s me: Lauren

I’m really glad you’re here. Hi ☻

Here’s my story:

I was a highly sensitive, intuitive child. I saw things, felt things, and knew things that no one else did. When I was 8, I thought I had diabetes. I made my mom take me to the doctor, and I didn’t have it. A few weeks later, my sister got diagnosed.

No one told me my intuition was bad, but I became scared of it. I learned that knowing and sensing things meant bad things would happen to the people I loved most. I shut it down completely. I asked my spirit guides to go away. 

Shutting down my intuitive gifts forced me to look outside of myself for many years. I did what other people thought I should do. I looked for external validation, hoping it would fill the void. I changed the size and shape of my body. None of it worked.

When I got my first astrology reading, I felt seen for the first time in years. Someone I didn’t know could see my intuitive gifts - right there in my chart. 

Therapy was helping me heal and connect with myself, but there was something so powerful about the astrology reading. I remember thinking - I wish I could explain all of this to my therapist.

My clients know deep down they are intuitive. But just like me, they feel stuck. They doubt themselves. They settle for less than they deserve. I created this practice, because I want to help intuitive folks take back their power. I help folks own their magic and feel confident in their intuition. 

I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly aware, and fat positive.

I’m a white, Jewish, and queer. My border collie Holden is my everything. I’m happy to share any other aspects of my identity with you.

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Why I do what I do

The ripple effect of being connected to your intuition is massive. It means being able to say no without guilt. It means saying yes with confidence. It means choosing relationships with deep, soulful connection. It means aligning yourself with the right career for you. It means knowing your worth and saying goodbye to imposter syndrome. I love seeing my clients transform into their intuitive, wise selves.

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I’m a little different cos

As much as I love all things woo, I really give a sh*t about my work being practical and useful. Astrology can provide clarity and self-awareness. It can affirm and strengthen when you already know to be true about yourself - even if no one has ever validated it before. IFS therapy can help you heal from whatever past trauma is getting in the way of being connected to your intuition. Psychedelic medicine is a powerful tool to enhance and expand from the foundation you build in IFS therapy. The combination of these frameworks is practical magic.

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I really, really believe in

Your intuition is your birth right. You may have parts that are anxious, fearful, holding trauma, or whatever - that block your access to it. But your intuition never went away.

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  • Erin D.

    “Lauren is an extremely talented therapist and astrologer. Her openness, knowledge and care make her not only a fantastic colleague to collaborate with but also one of my main referrals for clients seeking therapy. Her immense experience with Internal Family Systems (IFS), Astrology and working with eating disorders makes her a rare and precious find in the mental health field. If you are looking for care where you will be unconditionally welcomed, supported and seen, don't hesitate to reach out to Lauren.

  • Mindy M.

    “Lauren Donelson is amazing! As someone who works in the mental health field, I experience Lauren as incredibly knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. She's easy to talk to and creates such inviting spaces for her clients and colleagues. She's my go-to provider for individuals who are interested in holistic spirituality, inner-wisdom and self-advocacy. I highly recommend working with Lauren!”

  • Aleta S.

    “I am a healthcare professional, and Lauren is my go-to referral when it comes to mental health support for food and body concerns, as well as therapeutic work related to boundaries and holistic spirituality. I feel confident sending clients to Lauren, knowing that they will always receive respectful, weight-inclusive and non-diet care. My clients have nothing but good things to say about their work with Lauren. I strongly recommend reaching out to her if you are looking for your own therapist, or if you are another professional wanting to add a fantastic provider to your referral list!”

  • Tiffany N.

    “I'm a complete newbie when it comes to Astrology. I've downloaded apps in the past and deleted them because honesty, too many words on things that I didn't understand. My birth chart reading with Lauren was awesome. She answered all of my questions and really took the time to explain to me the very basics and more complex concepts of astrology to me in a easily digestible manner. My reading was spot on and I've even learned more about myself than I expected to! I'd recommend Lauren to anyone!”

  • Holland T.

    “I have dabbled in and out of astrology but never had an official birth chart reading until Lauren. I am so happy I reached out to her! I mentioned an area of focus (career) during our e-mails, and she made a point to focus on it during our call - which turned out to be quite significant in my chart! This was hugely validating for me. Lauren is super friendly and approachable - I was more nervous for my reading than I thought I'd be, but her relatable, grounded energy totally eased my worries. I would definitely recommend a reading from Lauren!”

 

My Cred

Learning? Can’t get enough of it. If it interests you, here’s my journey.

  • ✦ → I attended Seattle University where I received my MA in Couple and Family Therapy. I am an licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Washington state and Texas.
    ✦ → Previously I’ve worked at Opal Food + Body Wisdom, an eating disorder treatment center, as a milieu therapist, yoga therapist, and intake specialist.
    ✦ → I started teaching yoga in 2012, and I have (literally) thousands of hours of yoga training. In 2019, I completed training in trauma-informed yoga through the Justice Research Institute.
    ✦ → Internal Family Systems Level 1, IFS Institute

    ✦ → Psychedelic assisted therapy training for IFS Therapists, Moxie School

    ✦ → Ketamine assisted therapy training, Fluence

  • ✦ → Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research from California Institute of Integral Studies, Fall 2024-Spring 2025

    ✦ → IFS Level 2, to be completed January 2025

    ✦ → Teaching assistant with The Moxie School classes for psychedelic assisted IFS Therapy

    ✦ → Ongoing astrology study and mentorship with Catherine Urban

    ✦ → French lessons! Not related to therapy but super fun

  • ✦ → Internal Family Systems Level 3

 Feel aligned?