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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.
When Identity Feels Invisible: The Role of Belonging, Self-Trust, and Trauma Recovery After Being Misunderstood
Identity is deeply personal, yet many people experience the pain of feeling unseen, misunderstood, or invalidated by others. These experiences can impact self-trust, relationships, and emotional safety. Trauma recovery is not only about healing from past events — it is also about rebuilding connection with yourself and creating a sense of belonging. In this article, I explore identity, belonging, and how trauma-informed therapy can support healing after experiences of rejecti
Honored to Be Featured in USA Today Discussing the Emerging Concept of “Otroverts”
Michelle Smith, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC, was recently quoted in USA Today discussing personality, connection, and mental health. As a trauma therapist specializing in trauma recovery, EMDR, and clinical hypnosis, Michelle is passionate about helping individuals better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Healing After Heartbreak: Moving Forward Without Shame
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.
Bold Journey Magazine- Meet Michelle Smith LPC, LMHC
As a trauma therapist (LPC/LMHC), I help clients heal from grief, anxiety, perfectionism & chronic stress using EMDR, clinical hypnosis, IFS & nervous system regulation. In my Bold Journey feature on finding purpose, I share how my father’s death reshaped my path to virtual private practice. Curious, compassionate, interconnected—ready to support your journey? Book a free 15-min consultation at michellesmithlmhc.com. Read the full interview: boldjourney.com/meet-michelle-smit
Can Chat GPT Be Your Therapist? YouTube Episode
By Ashley Ryan via Pythian Priestess YouTube Channel Published: August 3, 2025 In this episode of AI and Spirituality, host Ashley is joined by licensed therapist Michelle Smith LPC, LMHC, LCMHC to discuss the growing use of AI chatbots for emotional support and therapy. As AI tools become more prevalent, people are forming parasocial bonds with chatbots, sometimes leading to a phenomenon known as AI-based psychosis. Michelle explains what psychosis is, its symptoms, and how
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