Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS - Grief & Trauma Therapist in Columbus, Ohio

01/10/2026

“𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.” ~𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

Grief and trauma feel overwhelming when they stay unspoken. Silence doesn’t protect you—it isolates you.

Therapy offers a safe place to name pain without being rushed or minimized, helping emotions feel more manageable through and . Being heard changes how pain lives in the body.

Call Teal Saguaro Wellness at 614-647-HELP to begin.

01/07/2026

✨ Presenter Spotlight ✨

We’re excited to highlight Christa Green, founder of RootED Learning & Development Center, as a presenter at the 2026 Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio.

Christa is an Educational Therapist, Executive Function Coach, and advocate for highly individualized, strength-based learning support. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, autism, twice-exceptionality, and executive functioning challenges. Her whole-child approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of learning difficulties while integrating academic, emotional, developmental, and environmental factors to support confidence, independence, and long-term success.

This conference, Cultivate Calmness: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Mental Health Care, brings together professionals who value thoughtful, collaborative, and holistic approaches to care.

🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Dublin, Ohio
💼 CEUs + Lunch Included
💲 $75 | Pre-registration opens January 1, 2026

Join us for a day of learning, connection, and growth.
👉 Learn more at www.TealSaguaro.com/events

"Cultivate Calmness: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Mental Health Care", an educational conference for Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals. Lunch and CEUs included.

01/06/2026

“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮.” ~𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐚

After trauma or loss, fear often becomes protective—but it can also quietly shrink your life. Healing doesn’t mean eliminating fear; it means learning how to move without being controlled by it.

Trauma-informed therapy helps regulate the nervous system, reduce fear-based reactions, and rebuild a sense of safety through and . You don’t have to force bravery to heal.

Call Teal Saguaro Wellness at 614-647-HELP to get started.

01/06/2026

✨ Presenter Spotlight ✨

We’re excited to highlight Rebecca Dunaway, CMPE, HMCT-R, of Dunaway Consulting, as a presenter at the 2026 Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio.

Rebecca is a Master Reiki Practitioner, HeartMath® Certified Trainer and Coach, and Certified Meditation Guide with over 30 years of experience in healthcare. Inspired by her own journey through anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout, she developed an integrative approach that supports balance, resilience, and present-moment awareness. Her work incorporates HeartMath® self-regulation techniques, Reiki, guided meditation, and vibrational practices to support nervous system regulation, energy balance, and overall well-being.

This conference, Cultivate Calmness: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Mental Health Care, brings together professionals seeking practical tools, holistic perspectives, and meaningful connection.

🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Dublin, Ohio
💼 CEUs + Lunch Included
💲 $75 | Pre-registration opens January 1, 2026

Join us for a day of learning, restoration, and community.
👉 Learn more at www.TealSaguaro.com/events

"Cultivate Calmness: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Mental Health Care", an educational conference for Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals. Lunch and CEUs included.

01/06/2026

I’m so grateful to the Chase Haley Project for the opportunity to present yesterday at Circleville City Schools during teachers’ professional development day as educators returned to the school year.

It was an honor to spend time with such dedicated teachers and staff discussing Social & Relational Wellness and the important role connection, emotional safety, and healthy relationships play—not only for students, but for educators themselves.

Thank you to the Chase Haley Project for the meaningful work you do supporting mental health and wellness in schools and for including me in this important conversation. And thank you to the educators in Circleville for the care, energy, and commitment you bring to your students every day.

It was truly a privilege to be part of your day. 💛

01/06/2026

✨ Calling Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals! ✨

Join me for a CEU Learning Luncheon on January 15, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio, designed to support both your clinical growth and professional connection.

We’ll be diving into:
🧠 Applying Functional Mental Health Principles for Deeper Client Healing
— with practical insights you can bring directly into your work with clients.

🥗 Lunch included
📚 1.0 CEU available
🤝 Time to connect with fellow clinicians

Whether you’re curious about functional mental health or looking for fresh ways to deepen your clinical work, I’d love to have you join us.

🔗 Register here:
https://www.tealsaguaro.com/events

Please feel free to share with colleagues who may be interested!

"Expanding Clinical Practice: Applying Functional Mental Health Principles for Deeper Client Healing", a Learning Luncheon and social / networking event for Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals. Free Event, Lunch and CEUs optional.

01/05/2026

“𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐬.”

If you’re suddenly less willing to tolerate emotional neglect, minimizing your grief, or being expected to “just be fine,” that’s not you becoming bitter—that’s your trauma finally loosening its grip. After loss, many people survive by accepting far less than they deserve. Healing changes that.

Grief and trauma therapy helps you understand why you learned to accept crumbs, how to rebuild emotional safety, and how to protect your energy without guilt through and . This work isn’t about becoming harsh—it’s about becoming whole.

If this resonates, you don’t have to do it alone. Call Teal Saguaro Wellness at 614-647-HELP to begin your healing journey.

01/05/2026

✨ Presenter Spotlight ✨

We’re excited to highlight Lisa Bushman, LPCC, founder of The Sound Room at Polaris, as a presenter at the 2026 Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio.

Lisa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She integrates a wide range of evidence-based and holistic modalities, including EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, PSYCH-K®, and sound therapy. Through The Sound Room at Polaris, Lisa blends traditional counseling with sound-based and somatic approaches to support nervous system regulation, relaxation, and healing.

This conference, Cultivate Calmness: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Mental Health Care, is designed for mental health professionals seeking thoughtful education, integrative tools, and meaningful connection.

🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Dublin, Ohio
💼 CEUs + Lunch Included
💲 $75 | Pre-registration opens January 1, 2026

Join us for a day of learning, growth, and community.
👉 Learn more at www.TealSaguaro.com/events

"Cultivate Calmness: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Mental Health Care", an educational conference for Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals. Lunch and CEUs included.

01/04/2026

“𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐧𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞.” — 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟐𝟑:𝟒

Grief often feels like a dark valley with no clear exit. Trauma convinces the nervous system that danger is everywhere.

Trauma-informed therapy walks alongside you through the darkness, helping restore safety and steadiness through and . You don’t have to walk this alone.

Call Teal Saguaro Wellness at 614-647-HELP today.

01/04/2026

✨ Presenter Spotlight ✨

We’re excited to highlight Nicholas Bolton, LPCC, SEP, of Nicholas Bolton Counseling, as a presenter at the 2026 Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio.

Nicholas is a clinical mental health professional specializing in somatic psychotherapy, trauma resolution, and holistic wellness. His work integrates Somatic Experiencing®, Polyvagal Theory, and mindfulness-based approaches to support trauma healing, emotional regulation, and resilience. With a background in psychology, experiential arts, and community behavioral health, Nicholas brings a compassionate, body-oriented lens that supports deep and sustainable change.

This conference, Cultivate Calmness: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Mental Health Care, is designed for professionals seeking thoughtful education, practical tools, and meaningful connection.

🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Dublin, Ohio
💼 CEUs + Lunch Included
💲 $75 | Pre-registration opens January 1, 2026

Join us for a day of learning, growth, and community.
👉 Learn more at www.TealSaguaro.com/events

"Cultivate Calmness: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Mental Health Care", an educational conference for Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals. Lunch and CEUs included.

01/04/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about how we respond to mental health crises — and how often our current systems unintentionally escalate fear instead of offering support.

That’s why I wanted to share this. Columbus Fire is piloting a new kind of response for mental health crises that focuses on calm, connection, and care rather than lights, sirens, and emergency rooms. It’s a powerful example of what can happen when we meet people where they are and treat mental health with the same compassion and intentionality as physical health.

As someone who works in this space, I see every day how much safer and more effective it is when we lead with de-escalation and dignity. This approach gives me real hope for the future of community-based mental health care.

If you’re curious about what this looks like in practice and why it matters, I wrote more about it here:
👉 https://www.tealsaguaro.com/blog/post/a-new-way-columbus-fire-is-helping-people-during-mental-health-crises

Thanks to everyone pushing for systems that truly support people in their hardest moments. 💚

01/03/2026