Kaye LaFond, LLMSW
TELEHEALTH ONLY
she/her
Kaye and the late Thomas (Mr. Tom)
Hello, my name is Kaye and I am a neurodivergent (Autistic w/ ADHD, cPTSD, OCD) trauma therapist who practices with abolitionist principles. I believe a large proportion of mental and emotional distress originates from white supremacy, patriarchy, transphobia, ableism, homophobia, and class oppression. I am decidedly here to support people while they navigate those things—not to tell them that they will be unaffected if they just try harder. I acknowledge the violence and oppression baked into our current mental health infrastructure and can hold particular space for those who have been previously harmed by it.
After years of working on my stuff in therapy but feeling like I was missing some key information, I learned I was Autistic at the age of 31. I’m passionate about providing support to other neurodivergent people, whether that is helping them process traumatic experiences, unmask, or accommodate and advocate for themselves. I work well with people who have struggled to "fit in" societally, relationally or otherwise.
My Education
I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University, and I spent seven years working as a journalist covering data, the environment, and systemic inequality in Michigan before completing my Master’s of Social Work at Ferris State University. I completed a field practicum in substance use disorder treatment and completed my clinical internship seeing Autistic adults for outpatient therapy, supporting them through life changes, identity exploration, and trauma processing. I draw from several therapeutic modalities, but I have prioritized parts work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Four Fun Facts
FAVORITE QUOTE
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." (Tolkien)
PETS
I have four cats, including an elderly orange tabby with thumbs, a black cat that followed me home on a full moon (seriously), and 1-year-old calico twin sisters.
CURRENTLY READING
Caliban and the Witch
HOBBIES
I have too many, but my favorites of late are singing, native plant gardening, and walking my cats around the neighborhood on their harnesses.