Kathleen Godefroid, MA, LPC

“What do you want?”

Why is that question so hard for women to answer? It was for me. Much of my life, I was so busy figuring out what everybody else wanted that by the end of the day, I hadn’t a clue what I wanted. Knowing what you want requires taking up space in your own life. I like to think of space as a dance between asserting oneself and accepting the invitation to be seen.

At times in my life, space felt sparse — I not only felt crowded out by those around me, but I also felt judged in the spaces I was part of. In contrast, some of my favorite memories were in the summertime when my family spent time in the backyard. It was there that I suddenly had ample amounts of space to just be. No more crowding and judgment, just the invitation into slowness and safety, contentment, and connection. This was a space where I got to know myself a little bit more.

I am a counselor who now creates space for women. I invite women to slow down and push pause on the busyness of their modern lives, long enough to consider what it is that they want. With so much constantly grasping at our attention—from careers, family, church, school, to social media—it can be difficult to find the space to connect with ourselves. When we cannot connect to ourselves, we live on autopilot, allowing all these external forces to guide our lives, which often leads to burnout and confusion. But it is the inner wisdom of a woman that is the true guide that creates energy and clarity—the very antithesis of burnout and confusion. I help women explore where they have been, where they currently are, where they desire to go, and the things that might be getting in the way of their desires.

Who I Work With

I primarily work with women who:

• Feel overwhelmed by “doing it all” and are seeking another way
• Feel stuck or anxious
• Are in transition, whether that be motherhood, a career change, or mid-life
• Have experienced relational trauma
• Have health-related challenges

My Approach

There are three primary lenses we look through:

• Narrative lens: Helps make sense of your past, giving insight into who you are today
• Relational lens: Focuses on how your relationships have shaped you, for better or worse
• Cultural lens: Explores how modern culture may be impacting your life

I utilize EMDR as a tool to process underlying trauma that may be keeping you stuck.

Education & Experience

• B.A. in Psychology, Missouri State University
• Minor in Communication and Biomedical Science, Missouri State University
• M.A. in Counseling, Covenant Theological Seminary
• Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor
• Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)