Kaitlyn E. Kenealy MA,LPC

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Kenealy is an internationally award-winning author, licensed professional counselor, and CEO of Into the Woods Wellness, an integrated mental health and wellness organization based in Wisconsin. Her work focuses on trauma recovery, identity, neurodivergence, and the complex, nonlinear process of healing.

Kaitlyn is the bestselling author of Healing is Messy AF, recipient of the Canadian Book Club Award, and her writing has been recognized internationally for its honest, accessible approach to mental health and personal growth. Blending personal narrative with clinical insight, her books explore what it means to confront trauma, reclaim one’s voice, and reconnect with authenticity.

Through her writing, speaking, and clinical work, Kaitlyn helps readers and clients move beyond survival toward meaningful, embodied healing. Her work reflects a core belief that healing is not about perfection, but about truth, self-compassion, and the courage to become fully oneself.

She lives in Wisconsin, where she continues to write, speak, and develop innovative wellness programs that integrate mental health, mindfulness, and whole-person healing.