Carla Hett Smith

Carla has experience working with children of all ages 5+, but is currently accepting only children of ages 5-13 (phone call consultation required), adults and families. She is passionate to see the strength and resiliencies of people who are willing to show up for a journey to their wellness. She believes that everyone has the ability to determine their own values, hopes, dreams, and style of therapy that works for them.

In her free time, Carla enjoys a good read with her book club, as well as getting outside and being physically active. Carla's roots growing up around agriculture have led to her passion for growing vegetables, flowers, fruit trees and shrubs. She enjoys playing the piano, attending live music events, watching live sporting events, and does the odd quilting/sewing project . Her cat, Charlie, and dog, Athena, always keep her family on their toes with their antics.

When she was little, Carla was told that she was sensitive and loved to talk. While this could have been perceived as a weakness, today it is one of her greatest strengths. She feels privileged to combine these gifts with her beliefs and values in people's ability to know what they need and strengths to seek it out.. Through a philosophy of curiosity, she seeks a safe connection, and dialogue to understand individuals, couples and families. She believes people are experts in their own lives, and that when offered a space to explore whatever they wish with more clarity, acceptance, courage, compassions, and humor, healing and solutions are found together.