Hello, Nice to Meet You!
Kelsey Graham, LMFTA
I was born and raised in western Washington as part of a complex and diverse family system. Growing up like this showed me the impact of generational trauma and healing, which greatly influenced my decision to become a therapist. It has become part of my personal philosophy that relationships are the building blocks to a life well lived. This belief inspires me to help others navigate and improve the connections most important to them.
Outside of being a therapist, I am a partner, daughter, sister, and friend. I’m a mixed-indigenous member of the Blackfeet tribe, queer, and neurodivergent. I have found these communities to be transformative to understanding myself and how I move through the world. When I’m not working i’m usually spending time outside with my chickens, going for walks, or working on the crafting project of the month. I am so proud to be able to offer this space and hope that if my work speaks to you, I can support you on your journey to connection.
The Name Fen & Fir
A fen is a type of wetland that contains unique conditions for rare symbiotic biodiversity. In some old English folklore, there are stories of people wading through the fens to fight monsters, representing the strength of the human spirit. More generally, wetlands can be seen to represent resiliency, transition, and transformation.
A fir tree is a coniferous tree that grows in abundance here in Washington State. Unlike some other trees, they don’t lose their needles. Due to their evergreen nature, they have come to represent hope and prosperity, reminding us of the return of spring as we move through cold winter months.
I chose this name for my practice to highlight themes that so often come up in therapy. As we navigate hardship, we must cultivate and hold onto hope, and remember our strengths as we transform into a new phase of being.
Background of Experience
I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington, with a minor in Diversity Studies. After graduation, I volunteered with Crisis Connections and the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as a phone support worker. Later, I returned to school at Pacific Lutheran University to earn my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I was a clinical intern at both the Couple and Family Therapy Center and Affordable Counseling Center. I worked with individuals, couples, and families of various backgrounds addressing a wide array of issues. I got to work with children, teens, and adults. During my training I developed my approach that emphasizes collaboration, highlights strengths, and creates an authentic therapeutic relationship.
Post graduation, I worked as a mental health therapist associate at Liberating Jasper. I belonged to an interdisciplinary team supporting individuals and their loved ones as they recovered from disordered eating and healed their relationships to their body. Working here I found my footing in anti-oppressive and liberatory frameworks.
In 2025 I opened Fen & Fir Counseling to create a new space for individual and couples therapy. You can read more about my offerings here and here.
I am so grateful to be here, and excited to work with you!