...70% of the population has experienced trauma,

and the body stores trauma.

A regulated nervous system is essential for deep and true healing.

Practices like yoga, breathwork and sound healing help to regulate the nervous system.

Healing happens when we support all layers of the client: mind, body, and spirit.

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED THIS WITH CLIENTS...

• Clients feeling stuck in session
• Clients falling off of sessions when you start to uncover deep-rooted trauma
• Clients feeling like they have a loss of meaning or purpose
• Increased anxiety in clients
• Clients feeling out of touch with their body
• Clients feeling isolated and disconnected from community

OR MAYBE YOU'RE EXPERIENCING...

• Compassion fatigue
• Burnout
• Feeling stuck in the traditional confines of psychotherapy
• Feeling like you want to connect with your clients on a deeper level
• Considering changing careers, or working with your clients in a different way

YOU'RE A THERAPIST WHO MAY...

• Have started their healing journey and experienced the power of healing practices like yoga, breathwork, and meditation
• Be curious about learning somatic and holistic healing practices
• Be ready to reclaim ancient healing practices
• Feel a pull to work with clients in a more authentic way
• Want to expand your toolbox
• Meet your clients where they are
• Ready to decolonize your practice

We know the body stores trauma...

but what does that look like in the therapy room?

With a Holistic approach you will help your communities heal

• Generational trauma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Ethnic and race-based trauma
• Lack of purpose
• Feelings of stress, overwhelm and burnout
• And so much more

Allowing them to experience

• Deep transformation healing
• Authenticity
• Connection to mind, body, spirit
• Joy
• Ease
• Reclaiming their birthright to abundance
• And so much more

• A certified neuroscience informed practitioner

• A certified trauma informed practitioner

• A certified crystal bowl sound healer

• A certified Level 1 Energy Healer

• A certified Level 1 Breathwork Facilitator

• 300 hour Yoga Alliance Certified (RYT500 if you are a RYT200).

• A certified Holistic Therapist/Practitioner 

Through the Holistic Therapist Academy, you will also be able to...

Embodiment: the representation or expression of something in a tangible or visible form.

Most therapists haven’t been in consistent therapy before becoming a therapist themselves.

The difference in this work of becoming a Holistic Therapist is being embodied, and feeling the impact of holistic healing.

Facilitation for your clients will come from an embodied understanding through an experiential learning environment.

I'm a big believer that you can only take your clients as far as you have gone. In the Holistic Therapist Academy, you will experience the healing power of this work for yourself.

THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU IF...

THIS TRAINING IS NOT FOR YOU IF...

RETREAT STYLE IMMERSION WEEKENDS

This training was designed with busy professionals in mind. You do not have to stop your current careers, businesses and projects to add to your tool box and learn the tools to establish a new career, business or program. We meet one Thursday and one weekend a month. We start our retreat weekends with yoga and meditation. Our retreat style weekends also feature guest teachers who are experts in their fields.

ACCOUNTABILITY PEER GROUP

There is power in community, we want you to feel supported and empowered on this journey. You will be assigned to an intimate, interactive peer group for monthly calls, practice teaching , case study reviews and ongoing feedback and support. This is designed to help you hone the skills you are learning with a group of supportive students going through this process with you and creating opportunities for community and collaboration.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ROOTED IN A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Creating a thriving practice or business  requires more than the technical business skills. It is rooted in a deep knowing of who you are, and the purpose you are here to fulfill. Working through limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, and inner child wounds is a necessary part of uncovering your purpose and creating a holistic-centered practice and business. Through a blend of visualization, inner child work, empowerment, and business coaching, we are dedicated to helping you create a thriving practice rooted in purpose and holistic approach to mental health.

WHAT YOU GET:

• 6 month program with 24-hr online access
• A flexible, accessible, and inclusive learning environment
• Over 30 Hours of LIVE teaching
• 6 months of small group peer accountability
• One Year membership to The Holistic Healing Circle
• Continuing Education Credits
• Business coaching and mentorship
• A community of like-hearted mental health professionals
• A tried and true framework for ethical integration
• 12 Months of mentorship

COURSE BONUSES

• Chair Yoga 

•  Restorative Yoga

•  Energy Healing

•  Private Online Community for The Cohort 

•  FREE Entry into online events 

• The option to add Reiki Level 1 and 2
• The option to add the 200-hr YTT

LeNaya Smith Crawford

Before taking on a holistic approach to my own mental health and healing, I believed my worthiness was tied to what I could do, accomplish, or achieve. I was looking at life through a left-brain, hierarchical perspective, approaching both my personal and professional life through this lens. I was stuck in the traditional identity of what a therapist “should” be.

I was depressed, feeling unworthy, out of touch with my body, focused on achieving, disconnected spiritually, and isolated. I was compartmentalizing my physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and communal wellness, viewing them as separate parts of myself. 

It wasn’t until I began to take a holistic approach in my own healing journey that things started to change.

When I found yoga during a stressful time in my master’s program, it gave me so much joy and relief. I resonated with the power of yoga so much that the same year I graduated with my master’s, I also received my yoga teacher training and trauma-sensitive yoga certifications!

In addition to my yoga practice I began integrating more holistic healing practices into my life like breathwork, sound healing, and affirmations. These healing modalities helped to give me a sense of joy, embodiment, freedom, and peace. 

While on this journey of experiencing the power of these ancient healing practices, there was a point where I was conflicted as to whether or not these practices were aligned with the teachings of Yeshua…

You see, spirituality has always been a part of my life. As the daughter of two pastors who was raised in the church, my faith has always been at the core of who I am. I wanted to make sure that the holistic practices I was growing to love weren’t at odds with my faith.

From research and in depth conversations with my parents, I realized this work of holistic healing is aligned with my spiritual beliefs, and ultimately helped me experience a closer relationship with God.

As I integrated my holistic practices and spirituality WITH the tools I had learned from years in the mental health space, it became clear that ALL layers of me were essential components to my healing. I learned that holistic healing isn’t just integrating ancient healing practices…it’s integrating ALL of you, including the spiritual. 

Once I was able to integrate all layers of myself, not only was I able to experience personal freedom and authenticity, I was also able to create a business that feels aligned with who I am called to be: a multi-passionate, multifaceted healer, business owner, and human being.

The reason why I’m so passionate about holistic mental health is NOT because I’ve trained thousands of therapists or worked with hundreds of clients…

It's because holistic mental health and healing saved me, allowed me to experience transformational healing, and deepened my reverence for Yeshua.

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LeNaya Smith Crawford is a Holistic Mental Health Educator and Expert, Licensed Therapist, Holistic Healer and Wellness CEO on a  mission to make Holistic Mental health and Healing accessible, inclusive and relatable. 

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with honors from The Spelman College and holds her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Spiritual integration and Trauma Therapy. In addition to her degrees, she is an advanced certified Yoga, BreathWork, and Meditation Guide (ERYT-500), Trauma Informed Facilitator, Sound Healer, Business Mentor and International Teacher. 

LeNaya is also the Founder and Clinical Director of Kaleidoscope Family Therapy + Holistic Wellness and  Co-Owner of Seviin Yoga + Yoga School, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Deidra Demens - Restorative Yoga and Chair Yoga

Deidra Demens is a certified Iyengar Yoga instructor based in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of DePaul University’s acclaimed theater school, Deidra brings her grounding in performing arts to her yoga practice and instruction with a fun yet thoughtful and comprehensive teaching style and dynamic and engaging classes. Through demonstration and detailed guidance, she seeks to challenge and inspire her students, while empowering them to make their practice their own. Deidra is also known for her ongoing Black History x Yoga photo series, where she shares moving and inspiring Black stories and interprets each as a yoga asana.

Ashley Curtis - Intro to Energy Workshop

The Journey Healing Oasis was founded by Ashley Curtis; who is a Goddess, Healer, Yogi, spiritual doula, sound therapist, soul care coach, wellness advocate, Actress, director and Writer. She hails from a long line of powerful spiritual healers such as her grandmother  who is  an ordained Evangelist and her Mother, ordained evangelist and  clairvoyant. With such strong spiritual healing roots Ashley began providing healing and support to family, friends and strangers at the age of 7. To further her passion for healing the mind, body and soul she obtained a BS psychology and  minor philosophy from Tennessee State University as well as pursued a Masters in social work at Loyola University of Chicago. Ashley also has over 8 years experience with Applied Behavior Analysis. And was certified as an Energy Healing Practitioner at The Mystic Living School  based in LA.  

She maintains a thriving private practice, helping others spiritually birth themselves on a higher level. She has shared her medicine and held space for thousands through one on one sessions, sacred community ceremonies, sound healing tours, and corporate group facilitation including Pandora XM radio, , Hulu, varies chapters of  Delta Sigma Theta, Hulu, Google and Howard Law to name a few

Jessica Sinarski - Brain Workshop

Jessica Sinarski is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children. She is the author of the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Hello, Anger, and more.

 I’m a nationally certified counselor with NBCC, Delaware state licensed professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH is their “LPC” licensure), Certified Adoption Therapist with Hunter School of Social Work. I’m also the Founder and CEO of BraveBrains.

Tanika Barber - Sound Healing Facilitation

Tanika E. Barber, The Energy Healer, is a Licensed Clinical Social Work in North Carolina and Georgia, Licensed Independent Social Worker- Clinical Practice in South Carolina, Holistic Healer, and Energy Healer. Tanika is the Founder and Owner of MBS Therapeutics PLLC,  and Respect My InnerG, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in Counseling from Empire State College and her Master’s in Social Work from State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition to her degrees, she is an advanced certified Holistic Therapist, Trauma Informed Practitioner, Mindfulness Informed Practitioner, Yoga, Breath Work and Meditation Guide (CYT-300), Level I Certified Sound Healer and Level II Reiki Practitioner.  As the Holistic LCSW, Tanika specializes in Holistic Healing, which she defines as the return to wholeness through the blending of practices of the mind, body, and soul. Tanika’s approach specializes in self-esteem & confidence building, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, abandonment, trauma, abuse, at-risk youth, and family conflict.
 

She is the creator of The Art of Self Reflection Journal, a journal to guide clients in therapy with doing the work outside of the therapy room, and The Art of Affirmations, this coloring book features motivational sayings and more to inspire BIPOC Women and promote positive vibes.

Carly Brown - Yoga and Breathwork Facilitation 

Carly Brown is a trauma-informed yoga, breathwork and meditation instructor, community care facilitator, coach, and writer. She has been a yoga instructor in Atlanta, Ga since May 2015, having received 2 200-hour certifications, a 300-hour certification, and her certification as a trauma-informed instructor. She has taught countless hours of group classes, workshops, yoga teacher trainings, and 1 on 1 sessions. You can find Carly leading free community yoga in the park, leading 1 on 1 Self Care Coaching Sessions, or sharing her writing in her bi-weekly newsletter.

Behind every practice, workshop, piece of writing, or Self Care Session, is the intention of holding space for self-healing. She always shows up knowing that the person or people in front of her are in charge of their own bodies, and their own process. She is just there with the tools to help guide them back to themselves, and the deep wisdom that lives within all of us.

Jesaira Glover - Ethical Considerations and Cultural Competence 

I hold a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) and is also pursuant of a doctorate degree. I am certified professional life coach and have experience in higher education as an adjunct professor. Directly outside of ATL, I work with adults providing telehealth services in GA, FL and MD. I provide therapy and coaching services to business professionals, religious leaders, women of color and couples who are navigating transition and loss of any kind (death, separation, divorce, acute trauma, spirituality, sexuality, or career change, etc.…) Finally, I am public speaker and content creator (A Weekly Dose of Lady J) using the online platform as an opportunity to offer my voice to empower those in the world around us. Partner with me as a VOICE to help YOU navigate the murky and difficult places of your life as I am called to creating safe spaces.

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani - Polyvagal Theory in the Therapy Room

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a licensed clinical social worker, consultant, coach, entrepreneur and educator based in Sarasota, Fl. She has been in the mental health field for over a decade specializing in stress, chronic health conditions, and trauma. After scaling her group practice to 7 figures and realizing her own burnout in 2021, she sold her thriving group practice and made it her mission to educate others on the impact stress has on our everyday lives. Gabrielle pulls from her experience as an EMDR and Polyvagal Informed therapist to utilize mind/body approaches to help others implement everyday strategies to manage stress and live their best lives. Gabrielle is an international speaker, retreat leader, and has been featured in Authority Magazine, The Daily Om, Bustle, and the Everyday Woman TV Network. When she's not working, Gabrielle is teaching Zumba, surfing, or reading a psychological thriller at the beach

Kimberly Mayes 

Dr. Kim is a psychotherapist, known as a passionate leader who brings clarity & mental health supports to her clients, Dr. Kim has successfully added value to her clients using various treatment modalities.

Dr. Kim’s approach to mental health practices is holistic, as it integrates culturally responsive therapeutic practices into psychotherapy sessions with BIPOC clients, such as spiritual practices & concepts, & physical health to promote total wellness. This includes yoga, breath-work, Reiki, chakra assessments, wellness retreats, sound healing & much more.

As a clinical provider with over 15 years in the field of mental health, Dr. Kim decided to pursue her Doctor of Social Work degree at Simmons University to study the effects of implementing culturally responsive practices into psychotherapy with clients & the level of engagement from BIPOC clients. Her research topic is:  “Black & Ignored: Implementing the Most Impactful Culturally Responsive Therapeutic Practices for Black Women”. 

Dr. Kim earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Florida & later attended Clark Atlanta University to receive her Master of Social Work degree, with a focus in Children & Families.

Dr. Kim was able to utilize her research & passion for supporting the BIPOC community to create the Essence Wellness Academy, where she trains BIPOC clinical providers to implement culturally responsive therapeutic practices into their own private practices.

Dr. Kim is the Founder & Clinical Director of Essence Therapy & Wellness Center, where the mission is to “Recreate the definition of therapy & self-care for the BIPOC community through effective, relatable & holistic therapeutic services”.