Laura Mckenna wellness coaching
Helping you create sustainable, whole-person transformation through self-awareness, behavior change, and mind-body wellness practices.
Through both professional and educational training and my own experiences of overcoming unhealthy relationship patterns, achieving a 100-pound weight loss, and transforming my lifestyle, I understand the courage it takes to challenge old beliefs, break unhealthy cycles, and create a life that reflects your values, strengths, and authentic self.
I believe meaningful change happens one step at a time. My coaching approach combines self-awareness, behavior and belief change strategies, nervous system-informed wellness practices, and practical life tools to help clients identify the patterns and roadblocks keeping them stuck and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Whether you feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, overwhelmed by life and relationships, disconnected from yourself, or unsure where to begin, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space grounded in curiosity, compassion, and realistic, sustainable progress.
Areas of support
Emotional wellness & stress reduction
Nervous system regulation
Building coping skills and emotional resilience
Navigating fear, uncertainty, grief, loss, sadness, and life's challenges
Overwhelm or disconnection from self
Healthy habits & lifestyle change
Nutrition, fat loss, & fitness goals
Personal growth, confidence, & self-discovery
Developing greater self-awareness and resilience
Identifying and shifting limiting beliefs
Relationships, boundaries, & communication patterns
Creating sustainable habits and routines
Behavior change support
Boundary setting & co-dependency awareness
Developing practical tools for long-term wellness
And much more!
About Laura
Laura holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology through The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, along with a certification in Narrative Trauma-Focused Care. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and holds Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in Nutrition and Behavior Change Coaching through Precision Nutrition. She has worked with individual clients since 2019.
Here’s how it works:
Book a free consultation.
We will discuss your current concerns and goals and see if we are a good fit.
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Choose how you want to meet:
I am available for both virtual or in-person sessions at Columbia Gorge Counseling in Hood River.
Each session is 50 minutes.
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Schedule for the first session with me!
Flexible scheduling available, including evenings and Saturdays.
Pricing
Each 50-minute session is $85. If you purchase a package of 4 or more sessions, a $5 discount per session will be applied.
Sliding scale available based on income level.

