Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS - Grief & Trauma Therapist in Columbus, Ohio

05/29/2026

🌵 REGISTER TODAY for our upcoming Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals CEU Luncheons! 🌵

📅 Dates: June 18, 2026 • July 23, 2026 • August 20, 2026 • September 17, 2026 • October 15, 2026
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Location: Dublin, OH
📓 CE & Lunch Optional

Register today & reserve your spot:
🌐 www.tealsaguaro.com/events

🌵 June: Dr. Cole Upton presents
“The Dopamine Dilemma”

🌵 July: Brittany Schmidt & Beth Sanchez present
“Psychiatric Medication Management: A Guide for Therapists & Clinicians”

🌵 August: Special Guest Presenter(s) from Origin Mental Wellness Coming Soon!

🌵 September: Selah Moss & Jay Karr present
“Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): A Clinical Framework for Mental Health Practitioners”

🌵 October: Michelle Risser presents
“The Haunted Therapy Room: Working with Ghosts, Zombies, & Shadows that Sabotage Healing”

These luncheons are a great opportunity to connect with fellow clinicians, learn practical & clinically relevant strategies, & enjoy a great meal while earning CEUs.

All mental health professionals are welcome. Register now to secure your spot!

CEUs provided by:
Strongblossom, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for counselors, social workers, and marriage/family therapists. Approval #: RCST112403.

05/16/2026

I’m leaving yesterday feeling incredibly thankful for the opportunity to present at the 2026 Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference 💚

Getting to share my passion for holistic and integrative mental health care with other clinicians was truly meaningful to me. As someone who cares deeply about helping people move through grief, trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm, it’s always an honor to be invited into conversations with professionals who are committed to growing and supporting clients in deeper ways.

One of the things I appreciate most about presenting is the chance to connect—not just to teach. Some of the best moments came through the conversations afterward, hearing different perspectives, answering questions, and connecting with others who are passionate about this work.

I never take opportunities like this for granted, and I’m genuinely grateful to everyone who attended my presentation and engaged so openly throughout the day. Thank you for allowing me to share a piece of my heart and the work I care so deeply about 🌿✨

05/16/2026

As I reflect on yesterday’s 2026 Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference, I just feel incredibly grateful. 💚

What started as a vision to create a space for clinicians to learn, connect, and explore more integrative approaches to mental health care became a truly meaningful day because of all of you.

We had such an amazing lineup of presentations covering topics like trauma, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, expressive arts, executive functioning, nutrition, grief, and holistic healing—and I loved seeing so much engagement, curiosity, and connection throughout the day.

I’m also deeply thankful for the incredible organizations and sponsors who partnered with us to help make this event possible. Your support helped create an experience that I truly believe made an impact on our local mental health community.

And to every attendee who showed up, participated, asked thoughtful questions, connected with other clinicians, and invested in your own growth—thank you. It was such a joy to spend the day with people who care so deeply about supporting others.

I’m already looking forward to what’s ahead 🌿✨

05/13/2026

🚨 LAST CALL — Registration closes TONIGHT! 🚨

We’re getting everything ready for the 2026 Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference… including these amazing attendee swag bags 👀🎁

If you haven’t registered yet, this is your final chance to join us for a full day of connection, CEUs, practical tools, and integrative approaches to mental health care.

✨ Trauma + nervous system regulation
✨ Somatic & holistic approaches
✨ Nutrition, grief, mindfulness & more
✨ Lunch + swag bag included

💥 Use promo code TEAL25 for a discount at checkout before registration closes tonight!

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
📍 Dublin, Ohio

🔗 Register now:https://www.tealsaguaro.com/event-details/may-15-2026-central-ohio-mental-health-professionals-conference

05/04/2026

**May the 4th be with you ✨**

In Star Wars, “the Force” is often described as a balance—something that connects, grounds, and influences everything.

In my work—whether I’m speaking, training, or working with professionals—I often come back to a similar idea:

Healing and growth are rarely one-dimensional.

We tend to focus on thoughts, behaviors, or even specific interventions… but sustainable change often requires a broader lens—one that considers the nervous system, the body, and the underlying factors that shape how people experience the world.

When we begin to approach mental health more holistically, we don’t just manage symptoms—we create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.

May the 4th be with you—and may we continue to expand how we think about healing.

05/03/2026

Thank you NASW Ohio Chapter for sharing our upcoming event….

Social workers and behavioral health professionals across Ohio—don’t miss this upcoming opportunity for connection, learning, and professional growth.

Join Teal Saguaro Wellness, Inc. for the Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference on May 15, 2026, bringing together clinicians and helping professionals for a full day of education, collaboration, and skill-building.

Events like these help strengthen our workforce and expand access to quality care across our communities.

🔹 Network with fellow professionals
🔹 Explore practical, clinically relevant topics
🔹 Earn continuing education credits to support your licensure

📍 Central Ohio
📅 May 15, 2026

Learn more and register:
https://www.tealsaguaro.com/Conference2026-NASW

CEUs provided by Strongblossom, Inc., an approved provider through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Approval ).

05/02/2026

✨ I’m so excited to be both hosting *and* presenting at this year’s 2026 Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference ✨

My session, *“Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head: A Gut–Brain Approach to Mental Health,”* will explore how anxiety is influenced by the connection between the brain, body, and nervous system—and how we can go beyond traditional talk therapy to support deeper, more lasting change.

If you’re a mental health professional looking to expand your clinical lens and integrate more holistic, functional approaches into your work, this conference is for you.

🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026
📍 Dublin, Ohio
⏰ 9am–5pm

💥 Use promo code **TEAL25** for **25% off** registration!

🔗 Register here:
https://www.tealsaguaro.com/events/2026-central-ohio-mental-health-professionals-conference

05/01/2026

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend COCA’s New Professionals Night 👏✨—such an inspiring event supporting and connecting the next generation of counselors entering the field.

It was great to spend time with emerging clinicians, seasoned professionals, and practice owners—all coming together for meaningful conversations, mentorship, and career growth 🤝🧠

I was also proud to represent Teal Saguaro Wellness, as an event sponsor, and share more about our upcoming Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals Conference on May 15—a space for continued learning, connection, and professional development. 🌵💚

Grateful to COCA for hosting such a meaningful event and for welcoming TSW as a sponsor 🙌

👉 Interested in continuing the connection? Join us on May 15!
https://www.tealsaguaro.com/20260515

04/30/2026

Tomorrow… it’s gonna be May.

And for some people, that line feels light, nostalgic, even a little funny.
But for others, the shift into a new month—especially in spring—can bring something heavier.

As a grief and trauma therapist, I see this every year.

Spring has a way of waking everything up. The sun lingers longer. The air softens. Life starts pushing forward again. And while the world is saying “look how everything is blooming,” you might be sitting with the quiet truth that something (or someone) is still missing.

Grief doesn’t follow the seasons.
Trauma doesn’t magically thaw just because the weather does.

Sometimes spring can actually make the contrast sharper—
between what is and what was,
between who you are now and who you used to be.

So if tomorrow being May doesn’t feel exciting… if it feels tender, confusing, or even heavy—that makes sense.

You don’t have to rush your healing to match the season.
You don’t have to bloom on command.

But here’s what I’ll gently offer:

Even in grief, there can be small signs of life.
Not big, dramatic transformations—just quiet moments.
A deeper breath. A little more light in the room. A moment of connection you didn’t expect.

Healing often looks less like a sudden spring and more like a slow, uneven thaw.

So as we step into May, maybe the goal isn’t to feel “better.”
Maybe it’s just to stay present. To notice. To allow.

Because even if it doesn’t feel like it yet—
something in you is still moving forward, too.

04/15/2026

We have 2 beautiful office spaces available inside Teal Saguaro Wellness 🌿

If you’re a:
✨ Therapist
✨ Massage therapist / bodyworker
✨ Coach
✨ Holistic or wellness practitioner

…and you’ve been looking for a calm, professional space to see clients—this could be a great fit.

The space includes:
• Fully furnished private offices (or customizable)
• A cozy waiting area with coffee, snacks & relaxing music
• Sound masking + HEPA air filtration
• Conference rooms + podcast room access
• 24/7 secure access + WiFi

💰 Flexible options:
• Starting at $200/month (1 day/week)
• $500–$700/month for full-time

We’ve put a lot of intention into creating a space that feels grounded, peaceful, and welcoming—for both you and your clients.

👉 Only 2 offices available and we’re hoping to fill them soon.

If you’re interested (or know someone who might be), send me a message or email [email protected]