Hey again, I’m Jessica

And this is my motherhood story

healing wounds

by coming back home.

My fertility story was a “dark night of the soul” experience that broke me open and left me scattered in pieces on the ground. I had to choose the parts of myself I would carry with me and the pieces I would leave behind that were no longer serving me or my child. With the guidance and wisdom of other healers, teachers, and mothers, I was able to collect the fragmented parts of myself and piece them back together through patience, compassion, and surrender to create a braver and stronger version of myself. In childbirth, the postpartum period, and motherhood, I was shattered over and over again, but who I was at my core still remained the same buried deep inside of me waiting to be discovered and seen if only I had the courage to open my heart and listen to my inner voice.

Motherhood is the best and hardest thing you will ever do in your life. It is a journey of finding your identity, authenticity, and authority. Through motherhood, you are called to examine and heal old wounds and listen to your inner child in order to connect with the new life you helped create and usher into this world. This soul chose you and you chose them for a reason. You don’t need to have a human child in this world to be a mother. A mother is anyone who embodies nurturing, spreads comfort, fosters connection, and strives to show themselves and others unconditional love.

Your children serve as mirrors. They reflect back to you your darkness and your light. They show you your shadow and reveal to you the parts of yourself that you have hidden or locked away from the world. They shine a light into those dark and forgotten places and show you the path towards healing and growth. Motherhood is the ultimate process of softening and integration. By coming back home to your true and authentic self and embracing and accepting all of the parts of yourself equally including the darkness and the light, motherhood gives you the unique opportunity to heal and find your wholeness again.

I am a trauma-informed therapist who is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Energy Psychology, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Nutrition, Nature-based Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy. As a Yoga Teacher, Doula, and Perinatal Mental Health therapist, I support clients and birthing partners on their journeys through fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and beyond.

(She/Her/Hers)

Jessica Smith, LPC, LAC, PMH-C

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Client Thoughts

“Betsy is a wise, calming presence in my life. She's been an incredible sounding board for the many changes that I've experienced as a new mom, helping me stay grounded and tune back into myself. I love her creative approach to counseling—we've done everything from traditional talk therapy to movement and parts work. I always come away from Betsy with new things to try in my daily life, and I am so grateful for her wisdom!”

-From T.W.

“I reached out to Radiance Counseling after I had my first baby. After a lot of struggles with IVF, we finally had our dream baby, but I then ended up going through postpartum anxiety and was in need of guidance. I was so lucky to be matched with Betsy. Betsy is warm and understanding and has provided me with tools to help me lift myself up from my postpartum anxiety and feel like myself again and a great mom. After going through PPA, she has also been my support and cheerleader in other areas of my life where I needed it. I feel so lucky to have her in my corner to become an even better version of myself. I couldn't recommend her more!”

-From V.S.

“Support, compassion, understanding, and knowledge. These are all things that are crucial in a woman’s world during her reproductive years. Jessica’s ability to provide all of these things has truly inspired and awed me. She has helped me by providing me with companionship and tools to be the best version of myself, and the best mom I can be. This is attributed not only to her awesome ability to connect with her patients on a personal level, but to her extensive knowledge on all things women's health. She has informed and guided me specifically on postpartum metal health, hormone balancing techniques, future family planning, cycle/PMS, mood disorders, and so much more. I would refer her to all of my friends if I could, and I have to some! Every woman deserves a 'Jess' while navigating our world throughout this changing time in our lives. I feel lucky to work with her and leave every single one of our sessions with a little more confidence and a little more peace.”

-From K.S.

“During our time together Jess helped me work through the many ups and downs of pregnancy loss, IVF, and the mixed emotions associated with finally achieving a successful pregnancy and becoming a mother. The coping mechanisms Jess and I worked on helped me find stability on the days I felt out of control (IVF drug hormones are awful!). I truly believe the success of both my personal mental health and the health of my marriage are due to my time in the therapy room with Jess.”

-From A.S.