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Mental Health and the Holidays

By Jill Smith

The holidays can be a time of gathering, joy, and family. However, for those struggling with depression or loss the

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Welcome To Our NEW-ish Office in Lexington!

By Jill Smith

Can we still call our office at 426 South Lake Blvd in Lexington new??  What are the rules? Does Emily Post weigh

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LA Shrinks or The Sessions?

By Jill Smith

Counseling sessions have become hot fodder for reality shows. And big budget movies. And Netflix TV Series. You can

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I want what they had

By Jill Smith

Patient: My cousin died last year. He and I grew up together, hanging out on hot summer days, getting into trouble,

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Stuck between a rock and an affair

By Jill Smith

Lots of our clients are working on forgiving their partner’s affairs. Is there really anything much harder? Moving

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ADHD

By Jill Smith

The holidays can be a challenging time for many, but having ADHD can bring special challenges. The seemingly never

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Emotionally Focused Therapy

By Jill Smith

I have become a devoted student of Sue Johnson and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals. 2016 was

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Hula Hoop Dreams – A guide to healthy boundaries

By Jill Smith

I love to use analogies and metaphors in therapy sessions. Allegories, too. Hands down, my favorite, for many years

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Unravelling the Mystery of a Good Therapist

By Jill Smith

For those with a fascination for the therapy profession and therapy experience as a client…this article is worth

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Telehealth for Your Mental Health

By Jill Smith

One service that we have always offered at JSA is “telehealth.” Simply put, it’s the phrase we use to describe

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Does this couple look familiar? Then you are among friends and help is here.

By Jill Smith

Do you recognize this couple? Do they remind you of you? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a unique

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If you love me, why do you still-face me?

By Jill Smith

Last week I was invited to assist at an EFT training in UNC Greensboro. This four day introductory training spends an

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Celebrating the History of My Heritage and My Walk As Mental Health Professional

By Jill Smith

As I wrapped up my last session of the day, I remembered to pace myself and take my time exploring with my clients.

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The Play is Actually The Thing!

By Jill Smith

Confusion! I see it on many parents’ faces when they bring their 4-10 year old child to session and I pull out the

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