Jenny Smith, M.Ed, LAPC, NCC

04/10/2026

Baby Yoda* really said: “be self-aware” and didn’t even apologize

There’s a moment we all have where we catch ourselves thinking:
“…oh. it’s me. I’m the pattern.”

Not in a shame way but in a this is where growth actually starts way.

Because awareness is the first step to doing something different.

So if you’ve been noticing your same habits, reactions, or cycles lately that’s not failure.

That’s progress my friend.

You can’t change what you’re not aware of.
And you’re already paying attention.

* Yes, I know his name is Grogu but I’m appealing to the masses.

04/09/2026

Spring said “growth,” and you said “yes!”
…but your nervous system said, “best I can do is emotionally stable-ish.” 😭

Here’s your reminder:
Growth isn’t always becoming happier overnight.
Sometimes it looks like being a little less overwhelmed, a little more steady, a little more okay.

“Not sad” can be a stepping stone—not a failure.

This season, we’re not chasing perfection.
We’re allowing progress!

You don’t have to bloom all at once.

04/09/2026

It’s time the world said ALOE to you authentic self 😏🪴

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

Struggling to stay focused, organized, or on top of everything? You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

ADHD can show up as overwhelm, procrastination, time blindness, emotional ups and downs, or feeling like your brain just won’t “cooperate.” (Like opening your laptop to do one task…and somehow ending up researching raccoons for 45 minutes 🦝🙃)

The good news? Support that actually fits your life is more accessible than ever.

✨ Telehealth therapy is now available across Georgia ✨

That means you can:
✔️ Meet from the comfort of your home (yes, even in your comfy clothes)
✔️ Skip the commute and save time
✔️ Build real, practical strategies for managing ADHD in your daily life
✔️ Feel understood—not judged

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, questioning ADHD, or just tired of feeling stuck, therapy can help you create systems that work with your brain and not against it.

You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.

📍 Serving clients virtually across Georgia
📩 Reach out today to get started

btw: raccoons have super sensitive paws and can “see” with their hands;they get more information from touch than sight…. Just something I learned today.

03/07/2026

If you just finished Hamnet and now feel emotionally unwell… same.

If you suddenly need to process grief, existential feelings, and the fragility of life — therapy is available.

02/10/2026

Checking the headlines for 5 minutes and suddenly feeling 'mostly dead' inside? Same. 🫠
When the state of the world feels like a constant climb up the Cliffs of Insanity, therapy is the place where we can actually sit down, catch our breath, and admit that staying 'positive' is a lot of work right now.

If you’re picking up where you left off with your therapist (a.k.a. the Pit of Despair), remember: It’s okay to not have a solution for everything. Sometimes, just naming the stress is the first step toward the exit.

The world is heavy, but you don't have to stay in the Pit. Check the comments for a few ways to protect your peace today.

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

If you’re wondering what telehealth looks like with me…

It looks a lot like real connection, meaningful conversations, and a therapist whose face occasionally gives things away.

Because the relationship with your therapist matters more than the office, the couch, or the Wi-Fi signal. Telehealth is still very real therapy; just with fewer awkward waiting rooms.

Therapists aren’t always a blank slate. We’re human, we’re present, and yes… sometimes our faces react right along with you (thoughtfully and intentionally, of course).

And just to be clear: none of these photos were taken during an actual session. Client privacy and confidentiality always come first 🤍

Real therapy. Real connection. Just from wherever you are.

01/24/2026

Anxiety loves to show us every possible forecast at once. ❄️
Radical acceptance isn’t saying “this is fine” — it’s saying,
“This might be uncomfortable… and I can handle it.”

Also: I can’t control the weather,
but I can wear a coat, wear the right shoes,
and stop yelling at the sky.

That’s radical acceptance:
feel the anxiety, stay prepared, and keep living anyway.

01/23/2026

In my work as a therapist, I often see how frustrating habit change can feel — especially when stress, anxiety, or burnout are involved.

I recently shared a blog post reviewing Atomic Habits from a mental health perspective, with practical ways to apply the ideas gently and realistically.
https://wix.to/znXNbIb