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Discover compassionate grief support in my second 'Dear Candlelight' feature for Candlelight Magazine. Trauma recovery insights on navigating loss, healing, and remembering you are not alone

Healing after heartbreak and loss often brings shame, self-blame, and anxiety that can feel overwhelming. In this heartfelt conversation with Charles Olorunfemi, therapist Michelle Smith shares gentle ways to move forward without shame—rebuilding self-worth, releasing self-blame after breakup or relational loss, and nurturing emotional recovery through grief. Discover resilience, self-compassion, and letting go while staying true to yourself.

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

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

Therapy can be a transformative tool for navigating life’s challenges, but it’s most effective when approached with clear goals and a focus on progress. From the very first session, good therapy is designed to empower you, building toward a point where you feel confident to manage life’s ups and downs on your own. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or wondering if it’s time to step away, here’s how to know when to start and when to end therapy. Signs You

By Anamika Dutta Published: September 7th, 2025 I’m thrilled to share that I was recently featured on the Spoken Word by Anamika podcast, where I opened up about my journey through grief and loss in an emotional open letter to myself. These experiences shaped me into the mental health therapist I am today, teaching me the power of vulnerability in healing. Life has a way of teaching us through its hardest moments. For me, navigating profound grief and loss was a pivotal chap