Kellas Design Studio

I'm Susan Kellas Smith, an educator, counselor, and writer with twenty years of experience in counseling and teaching. I hold a Master of Education and am a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), and my background in psychology and education shapes everything I create.

The thread through my work is simple: people do better with practical tools and a little kindness, especially when life is changing. That's why I wrote The Experienced Job Seeker's Guide to AI, to help people navigate a modern job search without losing confidence along the way. It's also why I wrote two guided journals, 31 Days of Holiday Gratitude and A Lifetime of Gratitude: Large-Print Journal for Seniors, which invite readers to slow down, look back, and notice what matters.

When I'm not writing, you'll probably find me snowboarding, making jewelry, or painting, and spending time with my miniature dachshund, Carter and my fiance, Scott. I live in Winchester, Virginia.