Hello, I’m Laura T. Kabatt-Kennedy, and I’m grateful to be a part of GE Family Services, a division of Partners Behavioral Health Corporation, where I serve as a clinical social worker, supervisor, and therapist. I offer in-person sessions in our Anchorage office and statewide telehealth to individuals, couples, teens, and families navigating challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and more.

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My journey into this field has been anything but ordinary. I was born and raised in Pennsylvania as the second of five siblings. I initially pursued a career in education, earning my bachelor’s in Health Education from West Chester University and teaching K–12. But as it turns out, teenagers were quick to let me know I wasn’t meant to be a classroom teacher. Their feedback—and my own self-reflection—led me to seek a new path, and in 1998, I enlisted in the U.S. Army as a mental health specialist.

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My first assignment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center introduced me to the field of social work. I was assigned to the Department of Social Work, where, under the mentorship of compassionate leaders and with the support of a forward-thinking commander, I discovered my calling. I began graduate coursework through the University of Maryland while still on active duty.

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Soon after, I was transferred to Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. There, I completed my MSW through the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and started my family. I temporarily left military service following the birth of my son, but returned several years later as a behavioral health officer, serving soldiers and families at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. I provided outpatient mental health care in both community and military settings and grew immensely as a clinician and leader.

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After approximately 12 years of military service between enlisted and officer ranks, I was medically retired in 2012. My family and I moved to Alaska in search of adventure and a quieter life. Retirement, however, wasn’t the right fit. Navigating ADHD and PTSD in my own life—and engaging deeply in therapy—helped me rebuild my well-being and return to the work I love with a renewed sense of clarity, empathy, and purpose. Being both a clinician and a consumer of mental health services has profoundly shaped how I show up in the therapy room: open, attuned, and deeply respectful of the courage it takes to seek healing.

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Clinically, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with trauma, identity development, mood instability, self-esteem struggles, substance use, and anxiety. I particularly enjoy supporting teens, veterans, and people navigating complex life transitions or neurodivergent identities.

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Outside of my work with GE Family Services, I now work on base, continuing my commitment to military-connected individuals and families. I also supervise pre-licensed clinicians, social workers, and interns, helping cultivate the next generation of ethical, grounded, and compassionate mental health professionals.

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Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or part of a longer journey, I honor your steps toward healing. If you don’t see a time available that works for you, please reach out—I may be able to accommodate your needs. Thank you for considering working with me. I look forward to meeting you and walking with you toward greater balance and well-being.

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Peace,
Laura (L2K)
Go Eagles!