Stories from My Couch: What My Clients Taught Me About Hidden Trauma Season 6 Ep 25

Some wounds don’t bleed.
They hide.

Behind successful careers.
Behind church smiles.
Behind the words…

“I’m fine.”

On this deeply revealing episode of Girl Talk Mental Health, Virginia Dale Manning, LPC-S sits down with Michelle Smith, LPC to uncover what therapists quietly witness every day — the hidden trauma many people carry while still showing up strong for everyone else.

Many people who look the strongest are carrying stories no one ever asked about.
Stories of:
• childhood emotional neglect
• silent grief
• betrayal that reshaped identity
• family expectations that suffocated authenticity
• trauma disguised as “normal life”

In this episode, we explore the less talked about truths behind hidden trauma and how it impacts:

✔ relationships
✔ confidence
✔ spiritual identity
✔ emotional regulation
✔ generational patterns

You will discover why many people don’t even realize they are carrying trauma until their life begins to unravel.
And more importantly…
How healing actually begins.

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More About Michelle Smith, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC 
I’m a licensed online psychotherapist serving clients in Florida, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and Oregon. With compassion and authenticity my work supports guiding individuals, couples, and groups through healing from trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, relationship ruptures, perfectionism, chronic stress, and life transitions.
My trauma-focused, eclectic, and client-centered approach blends powerful, evidence based therapy modalities such as:
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing)
• Clinical Hypnosis
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) 
• Somatic experiencing & Nervous System
Regulation
• Intensive therapy for accelerated
breakthroughs
• Couples therapy (EFCT & Gottman-informed)
• Group therapy for connection and shared
healing

I specialize in targeting the subconscious mind, where 90-95% of patterns, beliefs, and behaviors live so my clients can gently rewire limiting core beliefs, release shame and self-blame, and break free from repetitive emotional loops. Many experience noticeable relief and meaningful shifts in just a few sessions.
My virtual therapy groups create a safe, affirming space to heal together. Current and upcoming offerings include:
• Grief & loss
• Trauma recovery
• Relationship loss, divorce & separation
• Motherhood Transitions
• Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis
• Chronic Illness & Pain Management Support
Healing doesn’t have to be slow or isolating. My goal is to help you reclaim resilience, hope, and self-trust faster and more deeply than traditional therapy alone allows while honoring your unique story and needs.

Ready to take the first gentle step? Visit http://www.michellesmithlmhc.com to learn more,
explore free resources, or book your free 15-minute consultation today.
You deserve to feel seen, safe, and supported. I’m here with warmth, compassion, and zero judgment.
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More About Virginia Dale Manning, LPC-S
A voice of FAITH for the strong but silently struggling.

Virginia Dale Manning, LPC-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 18 combined years of experience in education and mental health therapy. She is the CEO of GinMan Consulting and Counseling Associates, PC, a therapeutic corporation and the founder of Girl Talk Mental Health Show, a show that empowers and impacts conversations about mental health by exploring healthy ways to manage stats, stereotypes, stigmas and societal norms about mental health while addressing the 8 dimensions of wellness.

As a powerful and authentic faith- centered mental health and wellness advocate, she stands firm against the lack of education and empowerment concerning mental health. Her mission is to share knowledge and the keys to help overcome life’s common challenges.

As a 4x author, she passionately motivates, inspires, guides and supports others to live their best life. Her latest riveting trauma memoir, Set Apart: The Journey to Find Hope in Times of Shame. Loneliness and Death is available at bit.ly/setapartbook.

She is the mother of four outstanding adult children & the granny of nine adorably awesome grandchildren. She enjoys cooking, traveling and family time. She lives each day of her life purpose driven & dedicated to living a life according to God’s will.

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