Dr Elydia P Ketchens-Smith Christian Therapist

03/16/2026

Hello and welcome to my page ❤️

My name is Dr. Elydia Ketchens-Smith, and I am passionate about supporting women and families as they experience healing, growth, and transformation.

For more than 20 years, I have worked with youth and families, walking alongside individuals during some of the most challenging seasons of their lives. Through that work, I have seen how deeply emotional healing, family relationships, and personal growth influence the well-being of the next generation.

In addition to my professional work, I serve as a Christian therapist, coach, author, and mentor, helping women navigate emotional healing, faith, identity, and life transitions.

I am also the author of the book “Prayer Closet: A Mother’s Prayers for Her Children.” Writing that book reminded me how deeply mothers carry their children in their hearts and how often prayer becomes a source of strength during difficult seasons.

Through both my professional experience and my personal journey as a mother, I have developed a deep passion for encouraging women and supporting mothers as they grow emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Through Kingdom Impact Solutions, LLC, my mission is to help women experience healing so they can show up fully in their lives, their families, and their calling.

On this page I share:
• encouragement for women and mothers
• insights from working with youth and families
• reflections on faith and personal growth
• conversations about healing and generational impact

My hope is that this space becomes a place where women feel encouraged, supported, and empowered to grow.

If you’re a woman navigating life, motherhood, healing, or personal growth, I’m glad you’re here.

I’d love to hear from you:

What has life or motherhood taught you about yourself?

03/16/2026

There are seasons in life that profoundly shape a mother's heart in ways she never anticipates.

Over the past few years, our family navigated a challenging chapter as my daughter faced the profound loss of pregnancies. Witnessing your child endure such heartbreak is a pain no mother ever wants to witness, yet it's in these moments that the depths of a mother's love and strength are powerfully revealed.

This journey reminded me how deeply mothers carry their children in their hearts – every stage, every loss, every triumph. Those moments require resilience, faith, and the quiet courage to hold on to hope.

Sometimes motherhood means standing beside your children in their darkest moments, loving them unconditionally, and trusting in their strength.

To every mother and grandmother who has walked a similar path, know that my heart stands with yours in solidarity and love. 🙏🏼❤️

10/23/2025

Psalm 147:6 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds,” is a reflection of God’s care, concern and compassion for those who are suffering, hurt and in despair.

God is deeply concerned about the emotional scars that linger long after the initial pain has passed.

God wants you to be healed in every area that has caused you heartache.

He desires to restore wholeness and peace in the lives of those who turn to Him in their suffering.

God provides comfort and solace during the most difficult times in your life.

This scripture is a powerful affirmation of God’s commitment to heal and restore those who are hurting, offering a message of hope and encouragement to all who seek Him in times of distress.

You are not alone.

You can experience the transformative love of God, which can turn sorrow into joy and despair into hope.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” -Psalm 147:3 There is no wound to deep for the hands of the Healer. 💔 Whether your heart is heavy from loss, betrayal, or the weight of past trauma – God’s compassion runs deeper still. Healing doesn’t happen in a moment; it unfold...

10/22/2025

I am Dr. Elydia P. Ketchens-Smith.

I specialize in trauma-informed Christian counseling, with a particular passion for helping women navigate divorce recovery, emotional healing, grief, identity restoration, and major life transitions.

As a mentor and coach, I provide faith-based support to women who are rebuilding their lives after heartbreak, rejection, betrayal, and loss—reminding them that God still has a purpose and a plan for their future. I believe healing is possible through biblical truth, emotional awareness, and a renewed relationship with God.

Called to empower others for kingdom impact, I help individuals develop the insight to see themselves through God’s eyes—whole, worthy, and destined for more.

My mission is to create safe, Spirit-led spaces where people can be restored, realigned, and released into their God-given purpose.

I am deeply devoted to walking alongside individuals and families as they experience emotional healing, spiritual renewal, and personal transformation through a Christ-centered and trauma-informed approach.

Ready to begin your healing journey? Click on the link below to schedule your free consultation.

www.elydiapketchens.com

06/25/2025

Psalm 147:3 (AMP) He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]

This scripture is one that gives hope and promise to the broken-hearted.

In this verse, the Hebrew for broken-hearted means “shabar,” which is shattered or broken.

If we use a broken mirror as an analogy, once it’s broken it’s of no use to us. It’s beyond repair and we toss it. Trash it. It’s value has diminished,

Oh But God!!

Jehovah Rapha “ The God that heals “ can fully restore, perfect and mend every broken piece!

Your value hasn’t diminished and you are still useable, lovable and worthy 🙌🏼

Glory to God. 🥹🙌🏼

Have a blessed one 🙏🏼❤️

06/24/2025

Let's examine some patterns I've observed in my clients. By the way, our expertise lies in overcoming obstacles and addressing patterns that have hindered our clients' progress. We incorporate biblical principles and psychological techniques tailored to each client, enabling them to surmount challenges, break generational curses, and confidently pursue their purpose.

05/04/2023

GOD has been doing a major work in me‼️ My back story is massive. My testimony is something serious 😭 BUT GOD 🙌

GOD took a broken woman and built her up so that she could encourage other women. I’ve been bruised but not broken, down but not out, tried, tested, and tired, but I am a living witness that God honors obedience.

Blake and I birthed something together so beautiful just for women. We desire to empower you with the word of God.

31 Day Biblical Affirmation Devotional for Women contains thirty-one biblical affirmations and promises designed to empower and encourage you to seek a more intimate relationship with God and see yourself through His eyes.

Each affirmation includes a corresponding biblical scripture, a meditation moment, and reflection question that will open your spiritual eyes to a new truer version of who you are created to be.

You may pre-order via my website or via Amazon @ www.amazon.com/author/elydiaketchens

A special thank you to Kristin Lewis Breakthrough For Me and Jinell Wallace of Eagle Eye Publishing for all that you poured into this literary work. Thank you to my husband for all of his contributions and my children for their continued love and support ❤️

07/27/2022

In obedience, I would like to gift 5 women an autographed copy of Prayer Closet and a T-shirt and 5 men an autographed copy of the book as well. I truly believe this book will be a blessing. I have total confidence in what God inspired me to write and I know that it will make a difference.

Please drop the names of those you’d like to be blessed with this gift. The names will be selected randomly and announced Friday, 7/29/22.

06/25/2022

This weekend grab your autographed copy of Prayer Closet for only $15 or a book bundle (book and Tshirt) for $28. Select your choice of Tshirt. Women’s cut only. Limited sizes. Price n/I shipping and handling. Send payments to $Josie4822.

04/26/2022

As transparent as I am about life, I won’t sugar coat anything. A genuine friend will tell you the truth so you can be your best, even if it hurts. I’m the kind of person that will tell you how it is before I let you keep making wrong moves. I will give it to you straight with the word of God as my reference.

I told y’all I went kicking and screaming when God said “I want you, Elydia.” I told God I’m sure there are lots of people willing to go. I wasn’t ready to be what He wanted because that required releasing a lot of people, places and things. I wasn’t ready to let go. I did not want to be an example for anyone!

The old folks would say “You gotta come in at some point!” That meant you’re going to get tired of ripping and running, slipping and sliding, peeping and hiding and yield to the will of God. GRACE kept me in the midst of ALL that I did and experienced. Real talk! No matter how far I went out there, I like the prodigal son always came running back to God because in Him was safety, refuge and unconditional love.

You’ve got to be ready to make the kind of moves God wants for your life. You’ve got to be ready to put some things down and take up the cross. You’ve got to be ready to stop running from your calling. Are you ready?

Join our next mentorship program:
The Making of A Kingdom Woman, June 2022.

04/19/2022

This morning I opened a tablet full with ideas, thoughts and writings from several years ago. I am definitely a paper hoarder. I usually keep everything, especially emails and text messages. Lol. There’s actually enough to publish an entire book inside of this tablet. God has given us all gifts, talents, ideas and plans. We should utilize everything God has gifted to us to bless others with because when we bless others, God in turn blesses us. So write the book, start the business, launch your program and take pride knowing someone needs what you have to offer and will be blessed in the process. Don’t worry about the masses, even if it’s just one you reach, you have done well. 🙏🏼❤️

Prayer:

Father, we repent for putting every gift, talent, idea and plan that you have placed inside of us on hold. We repent for exploring options outside of your will and not being consistent with your plans for our lives. We repent for the delay in our ministry in reaching others and being off of our posts for extended periods of time when we were needed in place and for your purpose. We repent for limiting your hand on our lives. We thank you for grace and for being such a forgiving God. We ask that you reposition and realign us to serve in your kingdom for your glory and your glory only. In Jesus name. Amen. 🙏🏼❤️