Community Highlights: Meet Isable Smith of Mind, Body, Soulmates Individual and Couples Therapy and Compassion and Grace In-Home Mental Health Therapy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Isable Smith.

Hi Isable, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in a challenging environment, surrounded by poverty and trauma, often trying to navigate the world without guidance. What I did learn early was how to tune into my surroundings and make sense of the people within them, a skill that has become central to my work as a therapist.

At 18, I packed a backpack and a one-way ticket to Thailand. Experiencing a culture so different from my own opened my eyes to how culture, politics, religion, and environment shape people and also how, despite those differences, there are striking similarities in human experience. I was fascinated by the contrasts and the connections, the ways people navigated challenges, built community, and found meaning in daily life. That trip sparked my curiosity to understand people more deeply, not just in different parts of the world, but also within my own. It ultimately inspired me to pursue a degree in Sociology, so I could continue exploring how environment and human behavior influence each other. I later returned to school for a second degree in Social Work along with my master’s, preparing me for a career working directly with people.

My career path exposed me to many layers of the field. I worked in community mental health and substance use treatment, provided evaluations in psychiatric centers, supported patients and families through home health and hospice, and worked in crisis intervention. I then served as a medical social worker and case manager at a Level 1 Trauma Center, eventually becoming interim director during the height of COVID. Those years gave me not just experience, but perspective, the ability to hold space for people during their hardest moments. They also gave me a business mindset that allowed me to transition smoothly into launching my private practice and later expanding into a group practice.

When I launched my private practice, Mind, Body, Soulmates, I discovered my passion for working with high-functioning individuals and couples, people who, from the outside, appear to “have it all together” but internally feel stuck in cycles of stress, disconnection, or perfectionism. My practice grew quickly, and I expanded into a group model so families could access collaborative care that honors both individual growth and relational connection.

Now, I’m building my second group practice, Compassion and Grace In-Home Mental Health Therapy, which provides therapy and case management for individuals who are homebound or unable to access traditional or virtual care. We specialize in aging, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationships, filling a critical gap in mental health services.

At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to help people live with dignity and courage rather than regret and despair. With openness, compassion, and grace for ourselves and others, we can untangle old patterns and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Far from smooth. My childhood was marked by trauma and instability, moving through life in search of a sense of security I rarely found. I struggled in school, trying to navigate the world without a map. College brought its own challenges. I got caught up in drinking and drugs, barely staying out of trouble, and faced the consequences of choices I wasn’t fully equipped to manage.

When I decided to pursue a master’s in social work, I had to start over and redo my bachelor’s degree because my GPA was too low. Returning as an older, more focused student, I immersed myself in something I was truly passionate about. I graduated cum laude, all while working overnight shifts, attending clinicals and classes, and nurturing a new relationship with my now-husband. After college, I worked multiple jobs just to pay off survival debt.

My time at the hospital, especially stepping into interim leadership during COVID, pushed me to my limits. I burned out in ways that left me questioning my career, my resilience, even myself. With the support of a strong therapist and mentor, I found my way back. Launching a private practice, then expanding into a group model, brought new challenges: marketing, building a team, balancing pregnancy, postpartum, and redefining myself as a mother while maintaining a career that had always been my anchor.

A year later, my mom passed away suddenly. We had been rebuilding our relationship, so her loss hit profoundly. Grief became another layer I had to navigate alongside motherhood, marriage, and running a business.

Through it all, my husband has been my anchor, my advocate, and my safe space. Parenthood and career continue to challenge me in ways I never expected, but they also push me to grow and become the best version of myself. I’ve built a trusted community of mentors, friends, and colleagues along the way. Life will always include pain and struggle, but with resilience, support, and self-compassion, I am living my best life — and I want to help as many people as possible do the same. You deserve it.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
For many people, therapy is something you think about only when life feels unbearable. For others, it’s a tool to grow, heal, and strengthen relationships before challenges feel unmanageable. At my two practices, I help clients do both.

Mind, Body, Soulmates is where individuals and couples come to work through trauma, attachment challenges, and the struggles that often come with perfectionism or major life transitions. Many of our clients use substances to cope or find relief, and we meet them where they are, helping them navigate these patterns while strengthening the relationships that matter most. Our small, collaborative team ensures that therapy doesn’t just focus on the individual, but supports the broader connections that shape their lives. Based in Wheat Ridge with virtual sessions across Colorado, our growth comes almost entirely from referrals, a testament to the trust and impact we have built with clients and colleagues alike.

Compassion and Grace In-Home Mental Health Therapy was born out of a need I noticed again and again: people who cannot easily leave their homes, whether due to age, disability, or grief, often go without care. We bring therapy and case management to them, specializing in aging, life transitions, grief, trauma, and relationships. Meeting clients where they are allows us to provide care that is accessible, compassionate, and deeply human.

Together, these practices reflect my mission: to help people live with dignity, courage, and connection. Therapy is not just about treating symptoms. It is about supporting real lives, helping people navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and move forward with hope, clarity, and resilience.

Any big plans?
Looking ahead, my goal is to grow my practices while keeping them boutique, personalized, and deeply connected to the clients we serve. I want to continue filling gaps in care, making therapy more accessible and inclusive, and creating spaces where people feel supported, understood, and empowered to heal.

I’m also working on a book about trauma and grief. It will blend memoir, education, and practical self-help strategies. It’s a long-term project, but I’m excited by the chance to reach more people and provide tools they can use to navigate life’s hardest moments.

Further down the road, my ten-year vision includes building a collaborative business with my husband, who is a physical therapist. We’ve dreamed of combining our expertise since we started dating, creating a space that addresses both mind and body and offers holistic care for the whole person.

At its core, my future plans are about impact, connection, and care. I want to continue helping people live with dignity, courage, and hope, whether that’s through therapy, writing, or innovative collaborations that meet people where they are and help them move forward stronger than before.

Pricing:

• $160 Individual therapy
• $200 Couples Therapy
• $200-$300 Family Therapy
• $160/hr for EMDR intensives Individual
• $200/hr for couples intensives

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.mindbodysoulmates.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodysoulmates
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindBodySoulmates/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isable-smith-a8a7b355/
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mind-body-soulmates-individual-and-couples-counseling-wheat-ridge