MEET KAITLYN
Kaitlyn McLaughlin Ide,
LPC, NCC, CPCS
FOUNDER & CLINICAL DIRECTOR
I believe therapy works best when you can actually be yourself with your therapist—and I try to offer the same in return.
My style is conversational, laid-back, and collaborative. There’s room for humor, honesty, hard conversations, and the occasional gentle push when you need one. I show up as myself, and I want you to feel like you can do the same.
The relationship we build is at the heart of my work. I want you to feel genuinely known, understood, and supported—and I want therapy to be useful. My goal is for you to leave every session with something: a new insight, a different perspective, a practical tool, or a clearer understanding of yourself.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I’ll meet you where you are, build on your strengths, and tailor our work to what actually helps you move forward.
Therapy for the messy, complicated parts of being human
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes something specific has happened. Sometimes life looks fine on the outside, but something just feels off. And sometimes you’re exhausted from trying to hold everything together on your own.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, parenting, and major life transitions, with particular expertise in LGBTQIA+ affirming care and reproductive mental health—including infertility, family building, pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.
Whatever brings you here, you don’t need to have it all figured out before we start. We can begin exactly where you are.
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Thoughtful Care. Meaningful Change.
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
Warm & Collaborative
Therapy should feel like a real conversation. I bring warmth, authenticity, and humor into the room while creating a space where you can feel comfortable being fully yourself.
Evidence-Informed
I draw from evidence-based approaches, but I don’t believe therapy should feel formulaic. We’ll use strategies and interventions that make sense for you, your goals, and the way you move through the world.
Inclusive & Affirming
You deserve a space where all parts of your identity are welcomed and respected. I approach our work with curiosity, openness, and a commitment to understanding your experiences without judgment or assumptions.
Growth Focused
I’ll meet you where you are—and I’ll also challenge you when it can help you grow. We’ll build on your strengths, explore what may be keeping you stuck, and work toward changes that feel meaningful and sustainable.
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My Story. My Why.
THE HEART BEHIND MY WORK
The path that led me to this work is both professional and personal.
As a queer therapist—and as someone who has built my own family through donor conception—I know firsthand that some of life’s biggest transitions can bring emotions we never expected. My wife and I have both experienced pregnancy, and our own journey has deepened my passion for supporting people through fertility and family building, pregnancy, postpartum, parenthood, and all the identity shifts that can come along the way.
My own experiences have also shaped how deeply I value creating spaces where LGBTQIA+ clients can show up fully as themselves without having to explain, minimize, or defend who they are.
TheraRise grew from my desire to create the kind of practice I believe people deserve: a place where you can show up as your whole self, feel genuinely understood, and receive thoughtful, evidence-informed care that never loses sight of the person behind the symptoms.
At the heart of it, I want TheraRise to feel human—welcoming, authentic, inclusive, and built around meaningful relationships.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
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M.S. in Clinical Counseling Psychology – Brenau University
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - GA & OR
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GA: LPC013028
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OR: C8955
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Registered Telehealth Provider (FL & SC)
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FL: TPMC4230
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SC: TLC1446PC
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Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (GA)
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CPCS-4687
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National Certified Counselor
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NCC-1744091
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Third Party Donor Reproduction Evaluator & Educator
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
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American Counseling Association (ACA)
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Licensed Professional Counselors Association GA (LPCA GA)
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American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
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Postpartum Support International (PSI)
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Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF)
PUBLICATIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BEYOND THERAPY
Supporting the Next Generation of Clinicians
In addition to providing therapy, I enjoy mentoring the next generation of clinicians through clinical supervision, consultation, and professional education. Supporting therapists as they grow in confidence and competence is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
Let's take the next step together.
Whether you're beginning therapy for the first time or looking for support during a new season of life, I'd be honored to be part of your journey. If you think we might be a good fit, I invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation so we can get to know one another.
Fully Virtual Practice
Secure teletherapy sessions only.
Licensed in Georgia, Oregon, Florida, & South Carolina*
*Availability varies by clinician and state licensure
