Tonya Smith Counseling LLC dba Solaria Rising
tonya smith counseling LLC, dba solaria rising
My Approach
My approach is rooted in the belief that meaningful change unfolds through presence, preparation, and integration. I bring a trauma-informed, relational lens to my work, informed by years of somatic practice, counseling training, and ethical facilitation.
Whether in a clinical setting or within Colorado’s regulated natural medicine model, I hold space with steadiness, humility, and respect for each person’s inner wisdom. I am less interested in directing outcomes and more committed to supporting authentic and sustainable insight, self-compassion, and emotional growth.
TONYA SMITH (SHE/HER), MA, LPC, LAC, NMIT, E-RYT
Bio
My journey with healing began with my first yoga class in 2001. What started as a personal exploration of balance and presence gradually unfolded into a lifelong path of study and practice. Over time, I became a Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT), opened my own studio, and expanded my training to include life coaching, massage therapy, a degree in applied psychology, and then a master’s degree in counseling.
Eventually, I was drawn to the education and regulated field of natural medicine facilitation, including guided psychedelic experiences within Colorado’s legal framework. Each step along the way has deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection and the many ways individuals cultivate wellness, insight, and meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and a Licensed Natural Medicine Facilitator (NMIT). While natural medicine services at Solaria Rising are different from psychotherapy, my clinical training informs how I approach screening, preparation, facilitation, and integration. I prioritize safety, ethical responsibility, and steady presence in every space I hold.
What began as personal exploration has evolved into a deeply intentional professional path held in humility and care. I believe healing arises from within, and that each person’s engagement with therapy and with natural medicine is unique. My role is not to direct any experience, but to provide a calm, grounded container where reflection, curiosity, and personal insight can unfold naturally - all in perfect time.
In all my work, I integrate mindfulness, somatic awareness, and grounding practices into preparation and integration sessions to support participants in making meaning of their experiences and reconnecting with their own inner wisdom. Every experience at Solaria Rising is approached with respect for the medicine and honor for individuality, agency, and the complexity of each person’s journey.
I am so deeply grateful to guide the work through both therapy and natural medicine facilitation. I am continually inspired by the courage it takes to engage in deep and meaningful self-exploration. Whether through counseling or medicine work, I am honored to create a space where intention meets structure, reflection meets support, and growth is approached with both curiosity and care.
