November is the bridge month. It’s the subtle pause between the fast pace of fall and the intensity of the holiday season. The leaves are shifting, the light is different, the evenings come sooner — our bodies feel this transition even before our minds catch up. And yet, so many of us try to keep the same pace. We push. We grind. We ignore the signals. But here’s the truth: Your body is allowed to slow down. Your spirit is allowed to soften. Rest is not a reward — it’s a req

Hi friends, As the season shifts, I’ve been thinking about how much our minds and bodies absorb on a daily basis — the news, social media, work, life transitions, everything. It can feel like we’re “on” all the time. This month’s blog is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with your peace — not to protect it like something fragile, but to maintain and manage it as something that already belongs to you. Take a breath, get comfortable, and enjoy this month’s reflection.

As we step into September, many of us feel the pull of change. Summer is winding down, school is back in session, and routines begin to...

At Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness, we see a common pattern: people often seek therapy only when they feel overwhelmed or in crisis....

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a sense of emotional balance and well-being can feel like an uphill battle. However, emotional...

Anxiety is something that has touched all of us. Most of us have experienced anxiety in some way whether it was consistent worry that we...

Exercise, one of the greatest natural medications we have. It happens to be one of my favorite things to do for mental clarity and...

Healing… When I meet new clients for their first session (the intake session) I ask them what brings them to therapy at that time and...

Licensed psychotherapists (mental/behavioral health therapists, counselors) have an extensive educational background. Licensed...

It’s crazy to think we are ending a decade tonight. I don’t know about you but the words of my parents come to mind and ring true “Time...

My family, particularly my sister and I, are deep into the Enneagram.  We recently found out that my mother, father, her, and myself are...

If you are on social media you have probably done it.  I know I have. You lay in bed scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...

If you think like me, your idea of self care is sitting by a blue ocean, listening to the waves and admiring the warm sun on your face....

How are you doing with your 2019 goals so far? Hopefully you are just as excited about them as you were when you wrote them down a few...

We will soon end 2018 and roll into another year. It is at this time of year most people adopt New Years Resolutions to implement some...

The holidays can be a joyous and happy time for many people. Families are often gathering to celebrate the holiday with food and gifts....

Soon daylight savings time will end and if you are like me you will be fighting sleep at 5:00pm trying to stay awake until you feel it is...