Holly Smee
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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!
Choose Your Own Adventure:
Three Ways I Can Help You
Publish Your Work
Transform your book from concept to print with my publishing guidance, or finally create that dream oracle deck you've fantasized about for years.
We could also create workbooks, journals, or colouring books, or focus on your "published by Empress Publishing" masterpiece.
I can help you with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Audible, and Kickstarter.
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Sparkle Your Projects
Let's bring the creative magic to your entrepreneurial platform. Whether you are just starting out or already a veteran, I’ll guide you through fine-tuning your platform and niche, creating a unique revampe to freshen up your portfolio.
Some of the things we could work on include: Canva training, YouTube, social media graphics and branding, website overhaul, how to create engaging content, and more.
Consult And Mentor
Grow your practice with my mentorship and consulting services.
With ten years of private practice experience, I can guide you in building a successful business.
Over the last ten years, I have brought at least 20 therapists into private practice, supervised 4 Master's Students on practicum, and both built and sold a thriving group practice.
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.
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.
About 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.
What Clients Say
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.