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@authentichope.emily

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Navigating Nicotine Addiction
Today, I am 2 years vape free! I still periodically get cravings, have relapsed with tobacco along the way, and still use nicotine...
Emily Nelson
Sep 25


Throwback to that time I (almost) missed my flight to Chicago
Throwback to that time when my OC brain obsessed over (evidently the "wrong") things & I ✨almost✨ missed my flight to Chicago. It would...
Emily Nelson
Sep 22


Now offering in-person sessions!
I'm so excited to offer in-person sessions again for the first time since Hurricane Helene. I really enjoyed my time working in Biltmore...
Emily Nelson
Apr 17


Now Accepting BCBS!
I’m thrilled to announce Authentic Hope will be in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield as of 6/13/2024 😎Thus completing the process of...
Emily Nelson
May 24, 2024


Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
This mental health awareness month, I want to share with y’all one of the greatest things I have learned in my time as a therapist (and...
Emily Nelson
May 9, 2024


Update: New options for in-person sessions available starting in April!
I haven’t posted in a while, but I’m excited to share this update ☺️✨🩷 Now scheduling in-person sessions in Biltmore Village on Mondays...
Emily Nelson
Mar 18, 2024


Feverishly Practice Self-Compassion
Whatever you’re feeling today is totally valid. Give yourself the same kind of love, energy, and support you’d give to your very best...
Emily Nelson
Feb 3, 2024


Acceptance is self-care.
Practicing acceptance is an integral lesson to learn as a human. There will often be circumstances outside of our control that we may...
Emily Nelson
Jan 24, 2024


Journaling for Mental Health
– In fact, I would venture to say when the intention of journaling is to improve our mental health, we may do ourselves a disservice by...
Emily Nelson
Jan 11, 2024


Mindfulness of Thoughts
Mindfulness of Thoughts is a (DBT) skill, in which we mindfully observe our thoughts without attaching judgment or additional meaning ~...
Emily Nelson
Dec 29, 2023


Happy Holidays!
It's time to get warm & cozy. Light a candle ~ admire the beauty and intricacy of the flame. 🕯Brew a cup of hot tea or cocoa ~ allow it...
Emily Nelson
Dec 29, 2023
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