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Kind
Paths

Therapy Practice

Welcome to Kind Paths. I’m dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of aviation professionals—pilots, flight crew, air-traffic controllers, dispatchers, and everyone who keeps our skies moving safely. Your work carries weight, responsibility, and a rhythm that most people will never truly understand. With demanding schedules, shifting time zones, and the constant pressure to perform, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. Here, you’ll find a place created specifically for people like you—where your experiences make sense and your needs are honored.

 

Hi, I’m Lauren Meinelt,a retired flight attendant and LMHC. I founded this practice to offer aviation professionals a grounded, compassionate space to breathe, reflect, and feel supported. You won’t need to explain the culture or justify the stress you carry—this is a place where your world is understood. Together, we’ll focus on helping you navigate stress, regulate emotions, strengthen resilience, and create balance in a lifestyle that rarely slows down. My goal is to help you feel centered and cared for, both on duty and at home, with strategies tailored to the unique demands of aviation life.

 

Support for Aviation Professionals

Areas of Expertise

  • Stress, burnout & performance pressure

  • Anxiety & emotional regulation

  • Irregular sleep, fatigue, & shift-related stress

  • Work–life balance challenges

  • Relationship strain from travel or rotating schedules

  • Career transitions within aviation

  • Maintaining mental wellness in high-responsibility roles

Aviation is demanding—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Your shifts may rotate, your environment may change daily, and your responsibilities often extend beyond what the average person can understand. You may carry stress silently, hold yourself to impossibly high standards, or feel the impact of fatigue long after your duty day ends. These pressures build over time, and without support, they can affect your performance, relationships, and wellbeing.

 

My role is to provide a supportive, confidential, and informed space where you can process these experiences without judgment. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches—such as cognitive behavioral strategies, emotional regulation tools, mindfulness practices, and resilience-building techniques—to help you stay steady and grounded. Together, we’ll build practical, personalized coping strategies that fit your lifestyle and the realities of aviation work.

 

Whether you’re navigating burnout, managing anxiety, adjusting to a major career shift, struggling with relationships affected by travel, or simply looking for a place to breathe and reflect, you’ll receive care that is tailored to your environment. You deserve a therapist who understands the pressures you face and can help you find clarity, balance, and fulfillment in the midst of a demanding and meaningful career.

 

If you’re ready for support that truly understands your world, I’m here to walk alongside you one step at a time.

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I would love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about my counseling services or are ready to take the first step towards a more balanced and fulfilling life, please feel free to reach out. Your journey is important to me, and I am here to provide the support you need. You can contact me through the form below, or feel free to call or email me directly. I look forward to connecting with you and exploring how we can work together to achieve your goals.

1991 Industrial Drive

DeLand FL 32724

Lauren@KindPaths.com

Tel: 386-800-1836
IG: @KindPaths

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