Author Archives: Krista Smith

About Krista Smith

Krista Smith is the co-founder of Centered Recovery along with her husband Reed. She serves as CEO of this nationally acclaimed drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, and also teaches interpersonal neurobiology to its clients on a regular basis. Krista has a Master's Degree in Behavioral Psychology and works in conjunction with Dr. Ellen Langer's Mindfulness Lab at Harvard University. Krista is the author of "Transformational Recovery, A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Substance Abuse Recovery" in conjunction with clinically proven MBCT, MBRP, behavioral psychology, and cutting edge neuropsychology. She also serves as a business consultant for Georgia area treatment facilities who wish to gain licensure or CARF accreditation. 

  • Freedom from Stress
    Monday, July 20th, 2026

    Freedom from Stress

    Breaking Free from Survival Mode Stress is an unavoidable part of life. In small doses, it can help us stay focused, solve problems, and respond to challenges. However, when...
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  • Freedom from Depression
    Monday, July 13th, 2026

    Freedom from Depression

    Reconnecting with Hope, Purpose, and Yourself Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood....
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  • Urge Surfing
    Thursday, July 9th, 2026

    Urge Surfing

    Riding It Out Instead of Fighting It I used to have a dog who hated the vacuum cleaner. The second it came out of the closet, he’d start pacing,...
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  • Freedom from Anxiety
    Monday, July 6th, 2026

    Freedom from Anxiety

    Ready to Live Truly Free?  Independence Day has come and gone. Hopefully you and your loved ones were able to enjoy the weekend, grilled some yummy meals, and enjoyed...
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  • Freedom from Addiction
    Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

    Freedom from Addiction

    Live Free In July, citizens of the United States have been celebrating freedom from tyranny since the 1700s. At Centered, we believe in freedom for all, including freedom from...
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  • Why is Centered a non 12-step rehab?
    Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

    Why is Centered a non 12-step rehab?

    Why Choose a Non-12-Step Approach to Recovery? For decades, 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) have been among the most widely recognized approaches to...
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  • Family Support in Recovery
    Monday, June 8th, 2026

    Family Support in Recovery

    Why Family Involvement Can Improve Long-Term Recovery Outcomes When someone enters treatment for addiction, anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition, it is easy to think of recovery as...
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