Dr Elydia P Ketchens-Smith Christian Therapist

Dr Elydia P Ketchens-Smith Christian Therapist Elydia P.

Ketchens-Smith, Psy.D., specializes in trauma-informed Christian counseling, with a particular passion for helping women navigate divorce recovery, emotional healing, grief, identity restoration, and major life transitions.

03/16/2026

Hello and welcome to my page ❤️

My name is Dr. Elydia Ketchens-Smith, and I am passionate about supporting women and families as they experience healing, growth, and transformation.

For more than 20 years, I have worked with youth and families, walking alongside individuals during some of the most challenging seasons of their lives. Through that work, I have seen how deeply emotional healing, family relationships, and personal growth influence the well-being of the next generation.

In addition to my professional work, I serve as a Christian therapist, coach, author, and mentor, helping women navigate emotional healing, faith, identity, and life transitions.

I am also the author of the book “Prayer Closet: A Mother’s Prayers for Her Children.” Writing that book reminded me how deeply mothers carry their children in their hearts and how often prayer becomes a source of strength during difficult seasons.

Through both my professional experience and my personal journey as a mother, I have developed a deep passion for encouraging women and supporting mothers as they grow emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Through Kingdom Impact Solutions, LLC, my mission is to help women experience healing so they can show up fully in their lives, their families, and their calling.

On this page I share:
• encouragement for women and mothers
• insights from working with youth and families
• reflections on faith and personal growth
• conversations about healing and generational impact

My hope is that this space becomes a place where women feel encouraged, supported, and empowered to grow.

If you’re a woman navigating life, motherhood, healing, or personal growth, I’m glad you’re here.

I’d love to hear from you:

What has life or motherhood taught you about yourself?

03/16/2026

There are seasons in life that profoundly shape a mother's heart in ways she never anticipates.

Over the past few years, our family navigated a challenging chapter as my daughter faced the profound loss of pregnancies. Witnessing your child endure such heartbreak is a pain no mother ever wants to witness, yet it's in these moments that the depths of a mother's love and strength are powerfully revealed.

This journey reminded me how deeply mothers carry their children in their hearts – every stage, every loss, every triumph. Those moments require resilience, faith, and the quiet courage to hold on to hope.

Sometimes motherhood means standing beside your children in their darkest moments, loving them unconditionally, and trusting in their strength.

To every mother and grandmother who has walked a similar path, know that my heart stands with yours in solidarity and love. 🙏🏼❤️

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Gretna, LA
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Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm

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