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Kate Mageau, LMHC, NCC

Author âœ¦ Therapist âœ¦ Coach 

Hi I'm Kate (she/her)! I'm a licensed therapist, author, coach, and domestic violence survivor, dedicated to helping toxic relationship survivors heal and learn to trust themselves again. My approach blends professional expertise with real, lived experience.  I am a cis-gender woman, of Chilean and European settler descent, living on Duwamish land. I am pansexual, neurodivergent with ADHD ðŸ’•🌈

From lived experience to professional guidance

Books and tools for understanding, preventing, and healing from harmful relationships.

Book cover of Rose-Colored Glasses by Kate Mageau, a self-help guide to healing from toxic relationships
Healing from Toxic Relationships Workbook by Kate Mageau, companion guide with exercises for toxic relationship survivors

Podcasts & Speaking Engagements

I’ve trained other therapists in continuing education courses, and I have been featured on podcasts, panels, and forums where I talk about domestic violence, healthy relationships, ADHD, and healing from trauma.​​​

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Podcast Appearances

The following podcasts have been recorded, or are scheduled to record, and are scheduled to air in Fall 2025 - Winter 2026. Podcasts with an asterisk * indicate it the episode has not been released yet. Find me and other podcast guests at PodMatch :)

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  1. Standing Nowhere 

  2. Morning Tea with Coach Kennedy 

  3. Jess Saying

  4. The Healing Odyssey

  5. Pleasure Principles 

  6. Cozy Chat* See the Chronically Cozy Creators Club and  Business Directory!

  7. Next Chapter Counseling: DBT and Me:*

  8. Behind the Shades Podcast*

  9. Digital Dating*

  10. KAJ Master Class*

  11. The Blinksed SMM*

  12. In my Humble Opinion with Chaz*

  13. ​Grandma has ADHD (recording on November 17)

  14. Work Besties Who Podcast (recording in December, TBD)

  15. Love, Laugh, and Lessons (recording on January 26)

  16. Grandma has ADHD (recording on November 17)

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Podcast Interviews from 2023

  1. Seattle Gay News Podcast

  2. Akiona Law Podcast

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Some of my past speaking engagements:​

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Topics I Love Speaking About

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  • Understanding toxic relationships and spotting warning signs—especially in romance reality TV like The Bachelor, Love is Blind, and Love Island

  • Healing and rebuilding life after domestic violence

  • Navigating relationship trauma in LGBTQ+ communities

  • ADHD and relationships: challenges, patterns, and strengths

  • How storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing

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Let’s Connect

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I post about toxic relationship warning signs on current reality TV on Threads and Bluesky! Join the conversation! @kate.therapist.author

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I’m available for podcast interviews, speaking engagements, and other media opportunities. 

Read Rose Colored Glasses and the Healing from Toxic Relationships Workbook!


Email me: author@katemageau.com

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