It's All Relational
It's All Relational
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It's All Relational is the official WAMFT podcast where we dive into the latest issues shaping the Marriage and Family Therapy profession in Washington State.
Join us as we explore legislative updates impacting MFTs, spotlight innovative therapists making a difference, and highlight the diverse and dynamic programs WAMFT is offering to further our profession. Whether you're a seasoned clinician, a student, or just curious about the field, It's All Relational offers insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the evolving landscape of systemic therapy in Washington State.
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The podcast addresses legislative updates impacting marriage and family therapy, highlights innovative therapists, and showcases WAMFT programs aimed at enhancing professional practice. Episodes like Increasing Access to Systemic Care explore key legislative bills and their implications on systemic therapy, while A Voice for the Voiceless emphasizes advocacy efforts to expand mental health access.
It’s All Relational is the official WAMFT podcast where we dive into the latest issues shaping the Marriage and Family Therapy profession in Washington State.
Join us as we explore legislative updates impacting MFTs, spotlight innovative therapists making a difference, and highlight the diverse and dynamic programs WAMFT is offering to further our profession. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician, a student, or just curious about the field, It’s All Relational offers insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the evolving landscape of systemic therapy in Washington State.
In this Member Spotlight episode, we sit down with Dr. Laura Gambrel, PhD, LMFT, to explore her professional journey and her deep commitment to relational work.
Laura began her career working with children, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding family systems and early attachment. That early experience sparked a desire to zoom out and look at the larger relational contexts shaping people’s lives. She went on to earn her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, where she discovered a profound passion for working with couples and strengthening intimate partnerships.
Over the years, Laura has built a rich and varied career across community mental health, academia, and group practice. She shares what she learned in each setting—from the urgency and accessibility of community-based care, to mentoring and training emerging therapists, to refining her clinical voice in group practice. Throughout it all, one thread has remained constant: her dedication to relational healing.
Now, Laura is launching her solo private practice, Relational Mindfulness, in Bellingham, Washington. In this episode, she talks about what inspired the transition to solo work, how mindfulness informs her approach to couples therapy, and why she believes training and supervision are essential to the future of our field.
This conversation is a thoughtful look at professional evolution, staying connected to your “why,” and building a career that reflects your deepest clinical values. Whether you’re early in your journey or considering a shift in your own practice, Laura’s story offers insight, encouragement, and inspiration.
Learn more about her practice at https://www.relational-mindfulness.org/
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