Journey to Balance and Wellness
Welcome to Paulette Simone & Associates (PS&A), where our mission focuses on promoting mental, physical, and spiritual harmony. I am Dr. Paulette S. Smith, MS, LCSW-C, and I've dedicated over a decade to specializing in adolescent and family wellness. Founded in 2019, PS&A is a Maryland-based mental health counseling company serving adults and families seeking stability and well-being in their daily lives.
At PS&A, evidence-based practices and holistic therapy support health and healing. We believe in everyone's innate power to heal and find balance within themselves. In addition to our counseling services, we provide consultations and supervision for Licensed Social Workers and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists, fostering professional growth and excellence in practice.
Our mission—and our promise at PS&A—is to guide you toward achieving homeostasis, a state where your physical, mental, and spiritual health are in harmony. Thank you for trusting us on your path to wellness. Together, we can unlock the doors to a healthier, more balanced life.
Dr. Paulette S. Smith, MS, LCSW-C
Take Part in a Groundbreaking Study on the therapeutic use of Cannabis + Mindfulness
We’re inviting Maryland adults ages 21 and older to participate in a research study exploring the relationship between mindfulness practices, intentional cannabis use, and emotional well-being. This study seeks to understand how individuals use cannabis for therapeutic or wellness purposes, how mindfulness may shape their experiences, and what supports their self-awareness and personal wellness. By sharing your experiences, you can help inform more holistic, culturally responsive, and person-centered approaches to social work and healthcare.
Contribute to meaningful research that may help inform more holistic, culturally responsive, and person-centered healthcare practices.
Reflect on your experiences with mindfulness, intentional cannabis use, emotional well-being, and self-awareness.
Share your lived experiences confidentially and help researchers better understand how individuals incorporate cannabis into their wellness practices.
Participate conveniently from anywhere by completing three monthly online surveys over three months.
No prior mindfulness experience required. Individuals who are currently practicing mindfulness or are willing to explore mindfulness or grounding techniques are welcome.
Opportunity for compensation: Participants who complete all three surveys will be entered into a raffle for one of three $50 e-gift cards.
Key Points / Benefits for Participants:
Complete three online reflection surveys over three months (one survey per month).
Each survey takes approximately 20–30 minutes and explores your experiences with mindfulness, cannabis use, emotional well-being, and self-awareness.
Share your perspectives on how healthcare professionals can engage in respectful, supportive conversations about cannabis and mindfulness.
All activities are fully virtual and completed through a secure online link.
What You’ll Do:
Reconnect with yourself.
Find Quiet Moments in a Busy World
Continue your mindfulness journey with my guided meditations on Insight Timer, one of the world’s most loved meditation platforms. Whether you’re looking to start your morning with clarity, unwind after a long day, or simply reconnect with your breath, these sessions will gently support your wellbeing.
Listen to Guided Meditations on Insight Timer
