Wild Hope Therapy, LLC

Wild Hope Therapy, LLC A therapy practice based in Columbus, OH focused perinatal mental health, interpersonal + complex trauma, and life transitions.

10/29/2025

When your thoughts start racing faster than the kids running door-to-door, grounding can help you come back to this moment.

Presenting Wild Hope's Halloween-themed grounding game to help calm your mind and reconnect with your body — no broomstick required:

🍬 5 treats you can see — candy wrappers, pumpkins, costumes, porch lights, or your favorite cozy Halloween mug.
🕯️ 4 sounds you can hear — footsteps on the sidewalk, laughter, rustling candy bags, or the wind moving the leaves.
🕸️ 3 things you can touch — a soft blanket, the edge of your candy bowl, or your favorite fall sweater.
🍫 2 scents you can smell — chocolate, caramel apples, or that mix of crisp night air and pumpkin spice.
🌙 1 playful thing to count — how many trick-or-treaters walk by, how many black cats you spot in decorations, or how many members of the Addams Family you can name before the next doorbell rings.

Grounding reminds your brain: you’re here, you’re safe, and you don’t have to rush through the night. Even when things feel a little spooky, you can always come back to now. 🎃

Food insecurity and financial stress is common for too many this time of year; this challenge is compounded as many fami...
10/29/2025

Food insecurity and financial stress is common for too many this time of year; this challenge is compounded as many families continue to feel the impact of the government shut down and the possible disruption to SNAP benefits -- we’re reminded that support and care often begin in community.

We’re inviting our Wild Hope community to come together in a simple but powerful way — by giving what we can to those who need it most.

Our “Share the Care” drive is collecting:
+ non-perishable food items (eg. protein bars, meal kits and mixes, soups with pull tabs as not everyone may have can openers, pasta, etc.)
+ feminine products (eg. pads, tampons, etc.)
+ baby formula
+ diapers and wipes (sizes 2-4 and pull ups)

Your donations will go directly to local families and individuals who are struggling to meet basic needs during this difficult time.

We believe that mental wellness and stability start with safety, nourishment, and connection — and that collective care can make a real difference.

Drop off donations at Wild Hope Therapy now through December 20.

Not all ghosts come with sheets and spooky music. Some show up as old memories, survival patterns, or the part of you th...
10/27/2025

Not all ghosts come with sheets and spooky music. Some show up as old memories, survival patterns, or the part of you that still flinches when things feel too good.

That’s the thing about trauma — it can trick your brain into thinking you’re in danger, even when you’re safe. But healing? That’s where the treat comes in. 💛

Every time you pause instead of react, speak kindly to yourself, or let someone in just a little bit — that’s your nervous system learning that safety can feel real again.

This season, give yourself permission to skip the haunted house version of healing. You don’t have to relive everything to move forward.
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is open the door, see what your mind is offering, and say: “Thanks, but I’m choosing the treat this time.” 🍬

Ever notice how your feed seems to pull you in, even when it’s full of things that make your chest feel tight — bad news...
10/25/2025

Ever notice how your feed seems to pull you in, even when it’s full of things that make your chest feel tight — bad news, comparison, or “perfect” lives that don’t feel like yours?

That pull is dopamine at work — the brain’s “feel good” chemical that’s designed to keep you seeking the next hit of something new, interesting, or emotional. Even when the content feels heavy, your brain’s reward system is still whispering “just one more scroll.”

You’re not broken for getting caught in it. You’re human.

When the world feels loud and your nervous system starts to carry the weight of it all, try pausing to come back to yourself:
✨ Step outside for real light, not just screen light.
✨ Notice one thing in your body that feels neutral or good.
✨ Take a few slow breaths — you don’t have to earn rest or peace... And PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN.

Easier said then done, which is where therapy can help you understand these patterns with compassion, not shame — and begin to create a relationship with technology and the world that feels more grounded and intentional.

You deserve moments that refill you, not just ones that keep you scrolling. 🌿

While reading Stephanie Foo's "What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma" this passage about estrangem...
10/23/2025

While reading Stephanie Foo's "What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma" this passage about estrangement stood out. "Estrangement is not freeing. It has not felt joyful. It has not been happy. It has only felt necessary." A hard and real truth that Foo examines throughout her story.

But this message is lingering for another reason too, because whether it is estrangment or another of life's big, heavy, sticky and complex challenges: not everything is freeing, joyful or happy --- but it can be necessary.

No matter what "necessary" step you're navigating, remember you don't have to do it alone. Email hello@wildhopetherapy.com and we'll connect you for a FREE 15-minute consultation with a therapist to support you along your brave journey.

🎃 Pumpkin season reminder: We’re all a little like pumpkins.Before they become glowing jack-o’-lanterns — pumpkins have ...
10/18/2025

🎃 Pumpkin season reminder: We’re all a little like pumpkins.

Before they become glowing jack-o’-lanterns — pumpkins have layers. Thick skin, stringy insides, messy seeds… and yet, with a little care, something beautiful always emerges.

Our emotional lives are the same way.

Healing — whether from anxiety, depression, or a big life transition — often means peeling back layers that protect, conceal, or carry our stories. Sometimes what’s underneath feels messy or tender. But that’s where the real growth begins.

🌿 Therapy helps you sort through the seeds — the beliefs, fears, and old patterns that no longer serve you.
💛 It helps you carve out space for light — for clarity, connection, and self-compassion.
✨ And it reminds you that even your messiest parts are full of potential — waiting to be nurtured, seasoned, and seen (or baked into a delicious pie!)

So this fall, may you give yourself permission to be a whole pumpkin — rough edges, tangled insides, and all. You don’t have to have it all scooped out to be worthy of warmth and light.

10/16/2025

**Feeling emotionally exhausted lately?**
You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean you’re “failing” at coping.

Emotional fatigue can show up in quiet ways:
* Feeling easily overwhelmed by things that didn’t used to bother you
* Numbness or irritability when you want to care
* A sense that even rest doesn’t quite recharge you

In therapy, we often talk about "distress tolerance" — the ability to sit with discomfort without being consumed by it. It’s not about ignoring your feelings or pushing through; it’s about gently expanding your capacity to "be" with them.

Here are a few small ways to practice:
🌿 Name what’s happening: “This is exhaustion. This is grief. This is frustration.” Naming takes power away from the swirl.
💧 Soften your expectations: You don’t have to respond perfectly. Just staying present is progress.
☕ Build in micro-rest: A quiet cup of tea, a short walk, a deep breath between meetings — these are not luxuries; they’re lifelines.
💛 Reach for connection: Let someone safe witness what you’re feeling. You don’t have to hold it all alone.

Distress tolerance grows slowly — through compassion, practice, and patience with yourself. You’re learning how to hold what hurts without losing yourself in it.

Interested in learning more email hello@wildhopetherapy.com to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our clinicians.

Life’s transitions can feel messy — whether you’re stepping into adulthood, healing from trauma, or learning to work wit...
10/14/2025

Life’s transitions can feel messy — whether you’re stepping into adulthood, healing from trauma, or learning to work with your neurodivergent mind instead of against it. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Alex Smith helps emerging young adults navigate change, understand themselves more deeply, and build tools for resilience.

"My approach is compassionate and collaborative — a space where you can show up fully, explore what’s hard, and grow at your own pace," Alexis said.

If you’re ready to move through life’s challenges with more clarity and confidence, email hello@wildhopetherapy.com for your FREE 15-minute consultation or complete our contact us form today!

We're so excited to welcome Alexis Smith, LPC to our team! Alexis loves working with young adults navigating life transi...
10/06/2025

We're so excited to welcome Alexis Smith, LPC to our team! Alexis loves working with young adults navigating life transitions, tackling neurodivergence and ADHD, and supporting individuals healing from trauma--specifically sexual assault survivors.

If you've been thinking of beginning therapy or ready for a fresh perspective, email hello@wildhopetherapy.com or complete our contact us form and schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation with Alexis beginning next week!

Weekends can bring up mixed feelings. For some of us, they feel like a chance to catch up on everything we couldn’t get ...
10/04/2025

Weekends can bring up mixed feelings. For some of us, they feel like a chance to catch up on everything we couldn’t get to during the week. For others, they’re the only space to exhale. Often, it’s a bit of both.

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to hustle through your days off—running errands, organizing, being “productive”—consider this your reminder: you’re allowed to choose what you need most.

✨ Rest can be productive.
✨ Time in nature can reset your nervous system.
✨ Movement can reconnect you with your body.
✨ Connection can remind you you’re not alone.
✨Creative expression can bring release and joy.
✨ Nourishment is a form of care.

Your weekend doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. It doesn’t have to be busy to be valuable. You have permission to turn the hustle down and honor what actually helps you feel grounded and well.

What would it feel like to let your weekend be a space for enough rather than more?

Financial stress is one of the most common sources of anxiety—and yet, it’s also one of the most isolating. Whether it’s...
10/02/2025

Financial stress is one of the most common sources of anxiety—and yet, it’s also one of the most isolating. Whether it’s managing debt, adjusting to a life transition, or simply trying to make ends meet, the pressure can leave you feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or even stuck.

Here’s what we want you to know: You don’t have to carry those worries alone. Therapy can be a space where you:
💰 Untangle the stories you tell yourself about money and worth.
💰 Find ways to manage the stress in your body, so financial fears don’t run the show.
💰 Explore practical coping strategies for decision-making and planning.
💰 Build self-compassion, even in seasons that feel uncertain.

Your financial situation may take time to change, but your relationship with it—and with yourself—can begin to shift now. Therapy offers a steady place to talk through fears, quiet shame, and find new ways of navigating life’s financial challenges with more resilience.

You are not defined by your bank account. You are worthy of care, support, and hope—right here, in this moment.

Please join us in celebrating Chahdael Foreman who recently passed her clinical social work exam -- adding that "I" to h...
09/30/2025

Please join us in celebrating Chahdael Foreman who recently passed her clinical social work exam -- adding that "I" to her "alphabet soup" of distinction.

We're so proud of all the ways you challenge yourself! Congratulations on this big achievement, Chahdael!

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2939 Kenny Road, Suite 200
Columbus, OH
43221

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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