Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Dec 19, 2021
- 3 min
Proof that Today is Magical Part 3
Snapping pictures with your smartphone is a pretty easy (and common) thing that we see often within our society. Maybe you've seen...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Dec 7, 2021
- 5 min
Proof that Today is Magical Part 2
Last week, I shared with everyone how a regular day filled with to-do-lists and obligations evolved into the magical day that it was...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Nov 30, 2021
- 5 min
Proof that Today is Magical Part 1
I 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...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Oct 17, 2021
- 4 min
The Mountain Top Experience Amidst the Raging Storm of Hidden Emotion
When we open the doors to our subconscious and engage in reflection and processing, hidden, unprocessed emotions can hit us fairly...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Jul 31, 2021
- 3 min
The Ocean of the Subconscious
How often do you get triggered into an emotion? How often do you have an automatic association hijack your conscious thought process? ...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Nov 3, 2020
- 3 min
Election Day Spiritual Health
There'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...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
Lessons from a Smoky Mountain Rock
Any one who hikes, walks, or even drives through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is sure to see plenty of one thing: Rocks. Lots...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Oct 20, 2020
- 5 min
Finding the Right Mental Health Therapist for You
The mental health therapy process starts well before you ever consciously think "I might need to talk to someone about this." Maybe you...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Oct 11, 2020
- 7 min
Meditation for the Non-Meditator
Research tells us that meditation changes our brains, our stress levels, and our well-being. This little mental time-out gives a chance...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Sep 29, 2020
- 4 min
Just Be Still
A 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...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Sep 20, 2020
- 6 min
Trauma and the Dictionary of Dangers
As humans, we—like many animals—have these wonderful safety mechanisms in place to secure our constant survival. Our body systems are on...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Sep 13, 2020
- 3 min
The Importance of Community
Establishing community. Being a part of community. Connecting with community. Doing stuff with community. We say and hear these...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Sep 8, 2020
- 5 min
The Chimneys of Elkmont: Shadows of the Past
It 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...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Aug 30, 2020
- 4 min
Don't I Know You from Somewhere? A Look at Past-Life Regressions in Therapy
Have you ever had a recurring dream that seemed meaningful and yet has no reasonable explanation? How about a connection to someone that...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Aug 23, 2020
- 7 min
Welcome to the World of Tarot-based Therapy
What comes to your mind when you hear the word Tarot Cards? Is it a late-night seance? Fortune-telling and carnivals? Horror movies...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Aug 11, 2020
- 6 min
The Importance of Being Stuck
Recently, my daughter, my son, and I decided that we wanted to mark off Sugarland Mountain Trail from our list of the GSMNP hiking...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Aug 2, 2020
- 10 min
Going Back to School: A School Professional's Guide to Dealing with Coronavirus Stress & Anxiety
Coronavirus has shaken things up to say the least. It's brought uncertainty, death, troubled finances, grief, chaos, and political...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Jul 26, 2020
- 4 min
When Anger Comes a Callin'
Broken windows. Holes in walls. Shattered possessions. Harmful words. Hurtful gestures. Hurricanes of emotion. Storm within. Seeing...
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Jesse Williams, LPC-MHSP
- Jul 19, 2020
- 6 min
Whispers in the Woods
This week, I spent some time doing the trails around Rich Mountain (Rich Mountain Loop Trail, Indian Grave Gap Trail, Crooked Arm Trail,...
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