WELCOME TO MY PRACTICE

Welcome to Sugar Maple Counseling and Ecotherapy, where healing and growth begin. I understand that life's challenges can sometimes become overwhelming, and seeking support is a courageous step toward achieving balance and well-being. I, Valerie Smith, am dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate space to explore your thoughts and emotions, gain valuable insights, and develop the tools needed to navigate life's complexities. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, or facing transition issues, I am here to support you on your journey to personal growth and emotional healing. I look forward to helping you discover your inner resilience and potential for positive change.

Right now, are you...

More frustrated, irritable, or angry with people around you?
Overwhelmed by despair, panic, or fear?
Find yourself avoiding activities you once enjoyed and socializing less?
Notice changes in appetite, sleep, and other basic needs?
Experiencing distressful or racing thoughts?
Grieving the loss of a significant person, or feel confused by conflicting emotions regarding the person?

No matter what challenges you or someone you care about ones are facing, Sugar Maple Counseling and Ecotherapy is committed to helping you navigate through them and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

SERVICES

Grief
Grief

Navigating grief can be challenging and isolating. I provide compassionate support and tailored coping strategies to help you through your unique journey of loss. Specifically, I specialize in young adults who have lost a parent.
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Ecotherapy
Ecotherapy

Experience the healing power of nature with ecotherapy, also known as forest therapy. My sessions integrate the natural world into mental health care, promoting stress relief, improved mood, and overall well-being, while also encouraging reciprocity with the earth.
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Trauma
Trauma

Trauma recovery is possible with the right support and care. My specialized therapy approaches, including EMDR, TF-CBT, and DBT, help you process and overcome the effects of traumatic experiences.
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New Motherhood
New Motherhood

New motherhood can bring about a plethora of different emotions and challenges. I offer supportive therapy to help mothers manage postpartum depression, anxiety, and the stresses of balancing new responsibilities, fostering a healthy transition into this new phase of life.
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