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Pro-Choice Therapists

ELLEN SMITHEY

Licensed Professional Counselor, Other

ATR-BC

https://www.ellensmithey.com

ELLENSMITHEY@GMAIL.COM

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TX - Texas, MI - Michigan, IN - Indiana

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American Counseling Association

I specialize in integrative, trauma-informed therapy that weaves together Art Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing to support deep healing and reconnection with the self. My clinical focus is on working with individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, narcissistic parenting, and disruptions to bodily autonomy.

My approach honors the wisdom of the body and the power of creative expression, helping clients explore and process trauma in a way that feels both safe and empowering. I also incorporate principles from Health at Every Size (HAES®) and Intuitive Eating to support clients in healing their relationship with food and body image—especially those whose trauma has impacted their sense of safety in their bodies.

My Pro-Choice Perspective

What being a Pro-Choice Therapist means to me:

Being a pro-choice therapist means holding space for clients to explore their reproductive choices without judgment or stigma. It means recognizing that every person has the right to make decisions about their own body, including whether to continue a pregnancy, access contraception, or pursue fertility treatments. As a pro-choice therapist, I affirm and support a client’s autonomy, acknowledging that they are the expert of their own life.
It also means understanding how systemic oppression, healthcare inequities, and restrictive policies disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Through an intersectional lens, I consider the societal, cultural, and economic factors influencing a client’s reproductive experiences. I offer trauma-informed care, creating a space where clients can process complex emotions, navigate grief or relief, and explore the impact of reproductive choices on their mental health.
Being pro-choice as a therapist is not about pushing any particular decision — it’s about empowering clients to make their own informed choices. It also involves advocating for accessible, equitable reproductive healthcare on a broader scale. My stance reflects a commitment to justice, bodily autonomy, and compassionate care, ensuring that every client feels seen, heard, and supported in their reproductive journey.

Why I think bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom are important:

As a pro-choice, intersectional feminist therapist, reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy are essential to me because they align with my commitment to ensuring people have agency over their bodies, lives, and futures. I recognize that access to safe, legal reproductive healthcare is not only a matter of personal choice but also one of social justice and mental well-being.
From an intersectional lens, I understand that systemic barriers disproportionately impact marginalized communities, particularly BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ people, and those in low-income or rural areas. Denying reproductive freedom exacerbates trauma, perpetuates cycles of poverty, and undermines mental health. My advocacy is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves access to comprehensive healthcare without stigma or political interference.
In my practice, supporting clients through abortion-related decisions, navigating reproductive trauma, or processing systemic harm means holding space for their autonomy and validating their lived experiences. I know that affirming bodily autonomy is an act of resistance against oppressive systems and a crucial part of trauma-informed care. Ultimately, my dedication to reproductive freedom reflects your values of compassion, empowerment, and the belief that all people deserve to make choices about their own bodies without fear or shame.

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