Grace Lautman, CN, LMHC

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Grace Lautman, CN, LMHC

Seattle Eating Disorder & Trauma Therapist

I chose the word “honor” to represent my practice because for me it really is an honor to be trusted as a witness to people’s lives and stories. I have also been “the client” sitting on the other side of the couch (or screen) and I understand the courage and vulnerability it takes.

My professional life is influenced by my own understanding of what it’s like to seek help and to navigate through painful experiences. Through my teen and young adult years I had my own struggles with my physical and mental health, and my relationship with food and body was a part of that. Because of this I have a deep appreciation for each individual’s unique story and I love working with teens and adults as they navigate challenges with eating, body image, relationships, family, and trauma. I know the struggle can be painful and arduous, but I believe the payoff from showing up for yourself during these years is valuable and formative. I care deeply about my clients, understanding their experiences, and helping people get better- in whatever way that means to them. I am described as warm, collaborative, and I’m a fairly talkative therapist— I won’t just stare at you quietly!

Other parts of my life that have influenced me include my time as a high school and college athlete, being an auntie, a mom, a wife, and my experiences with mental illness, loss and heartbreak. 

I can be found lingering too long outside neighborhood coffee shops, trying to re-learn Spanish on Duolingo, chasing after my goofy daughter, and petting every dog I see.

How I work:

My 1-1 sessions are personalized, unique to you, and collaborative. That said, here are some foundations of my practice:

  • Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating: These philosophies are about getting out of the cycle of dieting, acknowledging body diversity, and finding more nuanced and personalized definitions of health.

  • Psychotherapy: My belief as a therapist is that meaningful change is about becoming more of yourself. I have experience working with many different evidenced based therapies, but this belief guides much of my work. The modalities I use most in my practice are IFS, attachment theory, lifespan integration & EMDR (for trauma treatment), RO-DBT, ACT, and CBT or exposure work (ERP).

  • Advocacy: I am a fierce advocate for my clients rights to health care, respect, and spaces where they can feel safe in this challenging world. 

Who I work with

  • Adolescents and adults (12 years old and up)

  • Parents looking for consultation and guidance

  • Schools and teen health centers

  • Nutritionists, dietitians, and mental health professionals

Why Work With Me? 

Prior to founding Honor Nutrition and Counseling I worked in several settings here in Seattle, Washington. After receiving my undergraduate degree in nutrition I began gaining experience working alongside licensed dietitians in small clinics here in Seattle, WA. From there, I went back to school for my masters and continued gaining more experience in nutrition and counseling. Every step of my nutrition career has shown me the value and interconnectedness of nutrition and mental health.

  • Swedish Medical Center, Seattle Washington - health educator, 2014-2016

  • Ballard High School, Seattle Washington - counseling intern in the teen health center, 2015-2016

  • Starkel Nutrition, Seattle Washington - licensed therapist & certified nutritionist, 2016-2019

Education & Additional Experience:

  • Bachelor’s of Science degree in dietetics/nutrition - The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison WI

  • Masters of Science degree in nutrition & clinical health psychology - Bastyr University, Seattle WA

  • Former collegiate athlete

Notable Professional trainings:

  • EMDR Basic Training (Completed 20 hours of lecture, 20 hours of practicum, and 10 hours of group consultation)

  • Lifespan Integration (Completed levels one, two, and three)

  • Harmony within: Embracing Transformation through IFS (Completed 14.5 hours of live interactive learning)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention: The Gold Standard in Anxiety and OCD (Completed 12 hours of interactive learning)

Professional Organizations

I am a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) as well as The Columbia River Eating Disorder Network