Elise Smithmier
hey there.
i'm elise smithmier, founder of pinewood.
I could tell you how much I love to be in nature, drink coffee, and play with my dogs, and while those things are wholeheartedly true, they don’t tell you much about who I am as a human or as a therapist.
I’m not a “rainbows and unicorns” person. I don’t believe in spending money, time, and energy for me to tell you what you want to hear. I’m not fancy or quiet or scared to tell you what I’m thinking. I’m a real human who's been through real shit.
I’m a recovering perfectionist and always will be.
I’ve thought about taking my life.
I’m an anxious human whose been frozen with panic.
I’m a survivor of sexual and emotional abuse.
I've experienced a miscarriage with my husband.
I’ve risked everything to pursue my dreams.
I’ve questioned my worth too many times to count.
But most importantly, I’m a human who gives a damn about you and what you’re going through because I’ve been there too.
licensure
WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor #61342030
SC Licensed Professional Counselor #8211
KS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor #03121
education
MA in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
MidAmerica Nazarene University
organizations
American Counseling Association
National Board for Certified Counselors
specialties
Level III Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Gottman Leader
