I make my home in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. It is a special place rich in natural beauty, with a pure and ancient energy. A hub of the organic farming movement, farms, woodlands, and coulees fill the bluffs that line both sides of the Mississippi River. It is a peaceful, yet vibrant and eclectic place.

Educationally, I have a BA in Criminal Justice and a MS in Counseling Psychology. I am licensed in Wisconsin as a Professional Counselor (LPC), and have worked with people for many years, hearing their unique stories and sharing in their life journeys. I am certified in Pastoral Counseling and Holistic Psychotherapy. I am also a Reiki Master and on-going student of alternative and vibrational healing methods.

A Mercury-ruled double Virgo, I like to learn and share information. I have contributed to four anthologies of Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul and am the author of Blazing A Trail: The Unconventional Life of Harriet Hosmer. I host a local Community Radio Show called Conversations (check out WDRT.org), and recently launched a podcast, “Soul Up with Kailean Welsh.”

I love deep conversations and a good laugh. My dream day includes a body of water, a warm sun and some good reading (usually an astrology book or some deep metaphysical text). I like to travel, and often spend part of the winter in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, which is where the above picture was taken. A local Community Song Circle, a meditation practice of Lectio Divina, and good music keeps me connected to myself….most of the time anyway. Friends and family (3 kids, a mom, and 7 brothers and sisters) keep me real, even as I explore the magic.