Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPMay 299 minConform or Be Cast OutWARNING: There will be some curse words within this blogpost. If four-letter, less "professional" words offend you deeply, you may want...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPDec 19, 20213 minProof that Today is Magical Part 3Snapping pictures with your smartphone is a pretty easy (and common) thing that we see often within our society. Maybe you've seen...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPDec 7, 20215 minProof that Today is Magical Part 2Last week, I shared with everyone how a regular day filled with to-do-lists and obligations evolved into the magical day that it was...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPNov 30, 20215 minProof that Today is Magical Part 1I woke up this morning and rolled over. "What kind of day will it be?" I wondered. I grabbed my phone and checked it. Scrolled through...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPOct 17, 20214 minThe Mountain Top Experience Amidst the Raging Storm of Hidden EmotionWhen we open the doors to our subconscious and engage in reflection and processing, hidden, unprocessed emotions can hit us fairly...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPJul 31, 20213 minThe Ocean of the SubconsciousHow often do you get triggered into an emotion? How often do you have an automatic association hijack your conscious thought process? ...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPNov 3, 20203 minElection Day Spiritual HealthThere's no denying it: the tension of this election is palpable. It's so thick, you can almost feel it as you walk into places. People...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPOct 27, 20202 minLessons from a Smoky Mountain RockAny one who hikes, walks, or even drives through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is sure to see plenty of one thing: Rocks. Lots...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPOct 20, 20205 minFinding the Right Mental Health Therapist for YouThe mental health therapy process starts well before you ever consciously think "I might need to talk to someone about this." Maybe you...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPOct 11, 20207 minMeditation for the Non-MeditatorResearch tells us that meditation changes our brains, our stress levels, and our well-being. This little mental time-out gives a chance...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPSep 29, 20204 minJust Be StillA little after noon on May 1, 2016, I was trying to get a quick 30-minutes of exercise in by running on a hiking trail at Tribble Mill...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPSep 20, 20206 minTrauma and the Dictionary of DangersAs humans, we—like many animals—have these wonderful safety mechanisms in place to secure our constant survival. Our body systems are on...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPSep 13, 20203 minThe Importance of CommunityEstablishing community. Being a part of community. Connecting with community. Doing stuff with community. We say and hear these...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPSep 8, 20205 minThe Chimneys of Elkmont: Shadows of the PastIt never ceases to amaze me the insight that is able to be gained from a walk in the woods. Nature, hiking trails, and forests have...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPAug 30, 20204 minDon't I Know You from Somewhere? A Look at Past-Life Regressions in TherapyHave you ever had a recurring dream that seemed meaningful and yet has no reasonable explanation? How about a connection to someone that...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPAug 23, 20207 minWelcome to the World of Tarot-based TherapyWhat comes to your mind when you hear the word Tarot Cards? Is it a late-night seance? Fortune-telling and carnivals? Horror movies...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPAug 11, 20206 minThe Importance of Being StuckRecently, my daughter, my son, and I decided that we wanted to mark off Sugarland Mountain Trail from our list of the GSMNP hiking...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPAug 2, 202010 minGoing Back to School: A School Professional's Guide to Dealing with Coronavirus Stress & AnxietyCoronavirus has shaken things up to say the least. It's brought uncertainty, death, troubled finances, grief, chaos, and political...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPJul 26, 20204 minWhen Anger Comes a Callin'Broken windows. Holes in walls. Shattered possessions. Harmful words. Hurtful gestures. Hurricanes of emotion. Storm within. Seeing...
Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSPJul 19, 20206 minWhispers in the WoodsThis week, I spent some time doing the trails around Rich Mountain (Rich Mountain Loop Trail, Indian Grave Gap Trail, Crooked Arm Trail,...