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about Holly
a little about me
I am a Master's Level Licensed Psychotherapist with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, obtaining an additional 12 years of advanced post-graduate training, two decades of clinical experience, and specialized training as a trauma therapist.
In addition to this, I am also a designer, artist, writer, author, publisher, card deck maker, and a multi-passionate business guru.
My unique approach blends my knowledge of psychology with my passion for the metaphysical world, merging Eastern and Western philosophies.
Let’s work together to expand and cultivate your unique gifts so you can share them with the world.
hOLLY sMEE, MA, RCC
Clinically Trained
I have been working in the psychology and wellness
industry for 20 years.
As a psychotherapist, I know how to create a safe, non-judgmental environment to foster personal growth.
I'm approachable and utilize various psychotherapy techniques to help you navigate your inner critic & challenging emotions.
I am passionate about helping people evolve and grow. Transformation is my currency. If we aren't progressing, we are stagnating.
When you've hit your glass ceiling, I will raise the ceiling.
As a published author and freelance writer, my writing tends to focus on psychology and well-being, sharing insights that facilitate growth and understanding.
I'm dedicated to helping individuals break free from conditioned thinking and false societal beliefs.
What words do you want to weave? i want to support you to bring your books to life.
Words possess magical powers. Let me help you cast positive spells.
Creatively Inclined
Cosmically connected
I use art and mysticism to heal, inspire, and transform.
Are you ready to expand your portfolio by creating your own deck? Prior art experience is not necessary.
I have been an artist and mystic my entire life. I easily transitioned from someone who read tarot, to someone who made tarot. My first two tarot decks were a huge success and funded on Kickstarter in under 3 hours.
I'm eager to collaborate with artists and professionals to develop their own decks.
Let's create something amazing together, either using your art, or commissioning me to make it for you!
Okay, But Why Do You Offer So Many Different Things?
As a neurodivergent brain with ADHD, I am a multi-passionate person. I can imagine nothing worse than spending the remaining days of my life doing the same thing day in, day out.
As a serial entrepreneur, I CRAVE variety. I don't belong in a box. I colour outside the lines. Why be a one-trick pony when you can be a unicorn in technicolor, fighting convention one project at a time.
As a childfree woman, I have the time, energy, and devotion to to birth things other than humans, and then nurture these projects to success.
I've been rocking the boat since I learned to walk.
Business History
The Black Sheep Bnb
Magical Mosaics
Canvas and Quill
The Feather on the Moon
Empress Publishing
Hollytree Wellness Centre
Castlegar Counselling Services
Holly Smee Clinical
Moonfeather Creations
Holly
Are you looking for a business mentor? Or someone to consult with?
Or are you curious about how you can create your own deck of tarot cards, or maybe have your book published?
As an entrepreneur who has not only built a successful private practice, but also created and later sold a thriving group practice, who also managed to find the time to write a book on the side, and create an oracle deck, I know how to do the things.
Let me teach you how.
EMPRESS PUBLISHING
Empress Publishing (EP), a small Canadian independent press founded in 2023. EP is your Fairy Godmother of Publishing, helping budding authors and deck designers with a dream, midwifing their creations to life.
When you are ready to birth the dreams that have been quietly gestating inside of you, Empress Publishing can help.
As a recognized Canadian publisher, I can publish any creative works that include a book, supporting your dream of becoming an author or tarot deck creator.
I am now partnered with best-selling author SARK, and her Hollywood Producer and Screenwriter husband, David Rotman, and together we bring magical books to life under their imprint, Magic Cottage Press.
Offerings and Services
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE:
Publish Your Work
Your words are waiting to meet the world and I want to help you make it happen.
Whether you’re called to write a book, craft a workbook, design a journal, or create a beautiful coloring book, I’ll help you bring your vision from a quiet idea into a printed reality.
With expert support for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Audible, and Kickstarter, we’ll shape your project with heart, clarity, and the kind of care it deserves — so it can find the hands and hearts it was meant for.
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Sparkle Your Projects
Your creativity holds worlds of magic — and it deserves to be seen and shared.
Whether you're dreaming of creating a card deck, selling your art, launching your next masterpiece, or building a radiant social media presence, let's shape your vision into something tangible, beautiful, and unforgettable.
I bring heart, strategy, and soul to your project — offering guidance, design support, and publishing expertise to make your work truly sparkle.
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Consult And Mentor
You don’t need therapy — you need expert guidance; a discussion, not a diagnosis, support, not stigma.
I help individuals, clinicians and creatives who have questions, decisions, or challenges and want clear, strategic support — not therapy.
Whether you're building a private practice, expanding a group, navigating burnout, or considering a career shift, I offer real-world consulting rooted in clinical expertise, creative experience, and honest mentorship.
Holly the therapist
Clinical consultation Fees
60 Minute Sessions -$ 175
Choose a service category, then pay
online for your time
Make magic happen. All appointments are virtual
Build your dream practice with expert clinical guidance
Take your therapy practice to the next level. Learn from your therapist's therapist.
With my experience as a Licensed Psychotherapist and business founder, I understand the unique challenges therapists face. My services are designed to help busy professionals expand their practice or grow into offerings like books and products.
I can help you with:
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private practice troubleshooting
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revenue diversification
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clinical consultation
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business mentorship
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growing a private practice
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elevating your brand with creative projects
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career burnout
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how to start, leave, or sell a group practice
Enhance your business and voice with creative flair.
Today's world is busy, overly stimulating, over-saturated with information and full of competition. Doing something different will make you stand out. Here are just a few of the ways we can use creativity to differentiate your work from your colleagues.
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creative branding
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unique logo, colours, graphics, media presence, website upgrades
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forms, systems, procedural overhaul
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writing a book or creating a deck
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canva training to create unique reels
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forming a more diverse career identity
Psychotherapy mentorship
All mentorship sessions are tailored to your unique needs.
Through empathetic listening, a tailored approach to your individualized needs, we can together formulate a plan that will empower you to make positive changes in your business.
Whether you want to create a group practice, leave a group practice, or open a business, I got you covered. Plus, it's a write-off!
business Mentorship
An entrepreneur at heart, I offer experienced guidance to help you create and run a thriving business.
From conception to launch to maintenance, I bring ideas and reach to grow your dream far into the future so that your work is sustainable.
Do you have an obstacle you don't know how to overcome?
Problem solving unique solutions to unique problems is one of my gifts.
clinical consultation
I believe in the power of shared
connection; relationship facilitates growth and healing.
I offer a curious, non-judgmental space for us to collaborate together with in ease.
I support clinicians in career development, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for their clients and more confidence in their practice.
qualifications & trainings
I believe in the healing power of knowledge and strive to keep my brain fresh with current research
and best practice, so that you can get the most effective
and efficient service for your investment in health.
Way of the Heart Level 1 - 2023
Way of the Heart Gateway Training - 2023
Rebirth (Lee Harris) - 2023
Spirit Talker (Shawn Leonard) - 2023
EMDR & Polyvagal Theory EMDR - 2022
Secondary Trauma EMDR - 2022
Sex Therapy and EMDR - 2022
The Role of Spirituality in Trauma Wounding EMDR - 2022
Ego States Therapy Interventions (Dissociation) EMDR - 2022
SARK's Soulful Writing Salon - 2021
Rebirth - 2021
Shame, Resistance, and Trauma in Complex PTSD EMDR - 2020
Spirit Talker - 2020 (on-going)
Shadow Work - 2020
Empaths VS. Narcissists - 2020
EMDR Canada Conference - 2019
EMDR for Personality Disorders - 2018
Awakening your LIght Body - 2018
Psychedelic Psychotherapy - 2018
Gabor Mate's Compassionate Enquiry - 2018
Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapy - 2018
Structural Dissociation and Attachment EMDR - 2018
Equilateral: Equine Assisted EMDR - 2018
EMDR Canada Conference - 2017
Transpersonal Psychology: Mindful Resonance EMDR - 2017
Feel me, See me, Hear me: EMDR Neuroscience - 2017
Reprocessing Years 0-3: When there are no Words - EMDR 2016
Trans Care BC - 2016
EAGALA: Equine Assisted Growth and Learning - 2016
Somatic Experiencing EMDR - 2016
EMDR Level 1 and 2 - 2015
Narrative Therapy - 2015
Critical Incident Stress Management: Individual Debriefing - 2015
Core Addictions Practice - 2015
Trauma Informed Practice - 2014
Indigenous Cultural Competency - 2014
Nutrient Power 2013
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Social Skills Training for Psychosis - 2013
Early Psychosis Intervention - 2013
Eating Disorders Clinical Training - 2012
Applied Suicide Intervention and Skills Training - 2012
Advanced Motivational Interviewing - 2010
Domestic Violence - 2010
Aboriginal Justice - 2010
Effective and Purposeful Interventions - 2010
Risk Needs Assessment PSR - 2010
Motivational Interviewing - 2010
Conflict Resolution and Crisis Intervention - 2009
Discrimination Prevention - 2009
Holly the author
creativity coaching Fees
60 Minute Sessions -$ 100 + GST
in the media
Listen and Learn while you go...
Turn your story into a published book or card deck.
Published Books & Decks
Have a story to tell or a creative project in mind? I offer publishing services tailored to busy professionals who want to create without overwhelm. From book coaching to assisted self-publishing, I’ll guide you through every step of the process.
Services include:
- Mentorship to bring your ideas to life.
- Full service publishing: editing, design, formatting, marketing, and more.
- Self-publishing and creation guidance for journals, notebooks, colouring books, conventional books and card decks.
Holly the artist
Bring your Mystical Vision to Life
Published oracle Decks
As a lifelong artist with over 20 years of experience, I invite you to unlock your creative potential through personalized mentorship, consulting, and product creation.
Just the simple act of being alive is a sacred art form - from the way one decorates their home to a meal they create at dinner - we are all artists!
Together, we can bring your artistic vision to life, helping you expand your career and create unique works of art. Embrace the journey of creation, and let’s transform your ideas into extraordinary realities!
in the know
Working together, I can teach you:
✨ How to design, publish, and market your own tarot or oracle deck
✨ Graphic design basics on Canva—perfect for soulful branding and social media
✨ Creative marketing strategies to help your product or business find its market
✨ How to craft beautiful journals, illustrated books, and meaningful art pieces
I believe decks are the next wave—rising in classrooms, boardrooms, healing spaces, and creative circles alike.
Whether you’re dreaming of a card deck, an intuitive oracle, or a therapeutic tool infused with mindfulness or movement—your idea deserves to become real.
The sky isn’t the limit. It’s just the beginning.
All it takes is a spark of imagination, a willingness to learn, and the right guide to help you shape the vision you hold.
If the idea is there but the skill set feels out of reach, I’m here—ready to walk beside you.
Let’s bring your creation into the world.
What is your heart calling you to make?
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paintings & digital collage
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
CLINICAL
The Wellness Centre Holly founded is truly a wondrous and healing haven. The care and effort she put into creating an enlightened and educated community is second to none. Holly is superb! ~ S.D.
Holly's willingness to lend a caring hand, honest support, and logical thinking has helped me in every area of my life. The sense of pure and unbiased approach can help and support anyone in need. ~ A.B.
CREATIVE
There are no words to describe my gratitude for Holly and her guidance. Her authentic self, high standards of care, commitment and integrity, lends to her approach; she is personable and genuinely invested in each client. ~ H.S.
The art Holly created for me was stunning. She skilfully asked the right questions to bring our vision to life. It came out perfect and look beautiful printed. ~ K. M.
COSMIC
Holly created a special tarot card of my precious pup and I was so impressed with how she captured her personality. Anything Holly does is magic. She pours her whole heart and soul into all of her projects. You can easily see the divine guides her with all her passions. Beautiful souls create beautiful things. ~ S.N.
Holly turned my pets into tarot cards and I couldn't be happier. The way she captured their essence, spirit, and personality is astounding. Amazing business owned by an amazing woman. Thanks, Holly!! ~ D.S.
