Kate Cousineau, PA-C, LASW
www.mtadamsbh.org
info@mtadamsbh.org
I am a psychiatric provider and therapist with a clinical background that bridges family systems work, primary care, and psychiatry. My approach to mental health care is integrative and whole-person, grounded in both psychotherapy and thoughtful medication management.
I began my clinical career as a family therapist within the child welfare system, where I spent five years supporting children and families navigating complex trauma, attachment disruptions, and systemic stressors. This work shaped my deep respect for the ways people adapt to survive—and my belief that healing happens when those adaptations are met with understanding rather than judgment.
I later completed Physician Assistant training and spent five years practicing in family medicine, developing a strong foundation in integrated care and the connection between physical and mental health. In 2019, I completed advanced psychiatric training and a psychiatry fellowship with the University of WA, where I refreshed my psychotherapy skills and learned to intentionally integrate therapy with psychiatric medication management.
I currently offer Hypnotherapy as part of a trauma-aware, evidence-informed approach to care. Hypnotherapy is an experiential modality that support nervous system regulation, insight, and meaningful behavioral change.
Hypnotherapy can be especially helpful for individuals experiencing:
Anxiety and chronic stress
Trauma and unresolved emotional pain
Unresolved grief and loss (not acute grief/loss)
Attention/procrastination issues
Emotional or behavioral patterns that feel “stuck”
Psychosomatic or stress-related symptoms, including chronic migraines, chronic pain/fibromyalgia, IBS/IBD
A desire for deeper insight and nervous system regulation
Mild to moderate addictions
Mild to moderate eating disorders
Hypnotherapy is not a good modality for moderate to severe depression, or for anyone with a history of psychosis.