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LPC, LMHC, LCMHC
As Featured In
Here, you'll find a collection of articles and features where my insights on mental health and well-being have been highlighted. I hope you find these contributions helpful and informative.


NPK Health Integration Podcast "Don't Should on Yourself—Healing Generational Wounds & Trauma Recovery", A Conversation with Michelle Smith, LMHC
Michelle Smith, LMHC appears on the NPK Integration Health Podcast to discuss intergenerational trauma, boundaries, guilt vs. shame, and moving from survival to thriving. Watch the episode and learn more about trauma-informed therapy.


Soma Says Podcast "What Trauma Really Does to Your Body"
How trauma lives in the body & why so many women feel chronic stress, burnout, and guilt around boundaries — Michelle Smith on Soma Says podcast (somatic +clinical hypnosis + EMDR + IFS healing)


5 Ways I Keep My Energy (and Sanity) Intact During the Holiday Season
By Neha Nautiyal Published: November 19, 2025 I’m so grateful to be included in Real Simple’s newest article on staying grounded through the holiday season. In the piece I open up about the personal practices and clinical tools that have become absolute non-negotiables for me every November and December, from 3-second somatic resets to the boundary scripts that have saved more than one family gathering. You can read the full article here: https://www.realsimple.com/how-i-pro


Canvas Rebel Editorial- Meet Michelle Smith
Published: October 7, 2025 I’m beyond honored to share that I’ve been featured in an interview with CanvasRebel , I had the chance to reflect on my journey as a private practice mental health therapist. Becoming a mental health therapist wasn’t a straight line. Like many of you, my career path has been a tapestry of unexpected turns, moments of courage, and periods of self-discovery. In the CanvasRebel interview, I share how I navigated the challenges of building a private p
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