As spring awakens around us, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in our journey at Into The Woods Wellness. Today, we’re proud to introduce Kaitlyn Kenealy, MA LPC, as our new Chief Executive Officer, joining founder Katie in leading our wellness community toward a more integrated, inclusive future.
A Refreshing Approach to Whole-Person Wellness
The future of healthcare isn’t fragmented—it’s integrated.
For too long, physical health and mental wellbeing have been treated as separate paths. At Into The Woods Wellness, we’ve always believed that true healing requires nurturing the whole person, and now we’re growing to better serve that vision.
Katie’s founding commitment to compassionate care and holistic healing has laid the essential foundation for this natural evolution. By welcoming Kaitlyn— a Licensed Professional Counselor, internationally award-winning author, and successful entrepreneur—we’re expanding our roots deeper and our branches wider to create a truly comprehensive wellness experience.
Meet Kaitlyn Kenealy, MA LPC: Visionary Leader and Mental Health Innovator
Kaitlyn brings a wealth of experience and a bold vision that perfectly complements our existing approach, expertise, and holistic care team.
As the founder of Kenealy Counseling, LLC, Kaitlyn built a thriving private practice that has grown exponentially under her leadership. Her groundbreaking integrated care model, The Wellness Blend, combines traditional psychotherapy with nutrition, mindfulness, movement, and intentional living practices—achieving a remarkable 96% client retention rate.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Kaitlyn has specialized expertise in trauma and PTSD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Her clinical approach is rooted in directness, solution-focused care, and radical compassion—tools she has used to help countless individuals rebuild their lives.
As an internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning author, Kaitlyn’s powerful debut book, “Healing is Messy AF,” has become a rallying cry for individuals navigating their own paths to recovery. This groundbreaking work earned the prestigious Canadian Book Club Award and has received ten major literary awards within its first two years. Her voice continues to resonate globally through features in Top 50 Fearless Leaders, which hit #1 bestseller lists internationally in four different countries, and appearances at events like the L.A. Times Festival of Books.
Kaitlyn’s educational background includes degrees in History, Women’s Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Community and Mental Health Counseling. This interdisciplinary foundation informs her holistic approach to mental wellness.
Kaitlyn’s leadership has earned recognition across many arenas, including honors as a 40 Under 40 recipient by Insight Publications, Trailblazer of the Year 2024, Top Psychotherapist 2023, Woman of Achievement 2022, and Young Professional of the Year 2021. Her commitment to mental health has also earned her placement on the Brainz Magazine 500 Global List and the Woman of Vision and Courage honor.
Looking Forward: Two Visionaries, One Mission
Together, Katie and Kaitlyn are committed to creating a wellness experience that centers:
- Accessibility – Making holistic healing available to more people in our community
- Empowerment – Sharing knowledge, insights, and tools needed to understand and address the root causes of health challenges
- Authenticity – Embracing the real, sometimes messy journey of healing
With Kaitlyn now on board, the Into the Woods Wellness team is not just changing the conversation about wellness—they’re building its future through a model that integrates body, mind, and spirit in every offering.
We invite you to experience this exciting new chapter firsthand. In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more announcements of special events where you can meet Kaitlyn, learn about our expanded services, and discover how our integrated approach can support your wellness journey.
