Learn How to Ethically and Confidently Integrate Trauma-Informed Yoga, Breathwork, and Sound as a Therapist
Join The Waitlist
...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?
As a therapist and mental health professional, you have a unique opportunity to be able to help your clients experience deep transformational healing. By integrating what you know about healing on a psychological, emotional, and behavioral level WITH a deeper understanding of:
- The nervous system and neuroscience
- Trauma-informed care
- The benefits of yoga breathwork, energy and sound healing
- How to facilitate these practices for your clients
- Having a framework for integrating these practices and knowledge...
...When you join the Holistic Therapist Academy you will be able to confidently and ethically bring holistic practices into 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
This is a BOTH/AND approach...
...both the physical and the energetic...
...both the linear and the intuitive...
...both the spiritual and the scientific.
-
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...
- Create new streams of income using the holistic healing practices you learn.
- Get clear on your soul's purpose and mission.
- Overcome limiting beliefs around integration, facilitation, and entrepreneurship.
- Heal money wounds and create a healthy relationship with money.
- Overcome imposter syndrome.
- Find your authentic vision and voice to create your ideal career centered in your purpose.
Graduates of The Holistic Therapist Academy have been able to...
-
Lead international and domestic retreats
-
Open Wellness Centers
-
Lead corporate wellness initiatives
-
Open holistically centered private practices
-
And so much more
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.
Jasmine Bowie, Licensed Master Social Worker
For so long I've been searching for a space that would expand my understanding of the body-mind in addition to best practices around integrating ancient wisdom that would support my client's holistic healing. The Holistic Therapist Academy blended theory with practice in such a tangible way has been one of the greatest gifts I received through the academy. The ability to ground the understanding into something that can be implemented to move the needle in the lives of our clients, their families, and the respective communities we serve is priceless. Lenaya is thorough in her teachings. It's clear she not only studied this work but practices it herself. The pace, structure, and supporting materials ensure that you have all the tools you need to fully immerse yourself in the teachings as well as prepare you to facilitate in your respective practice. In full gratitude!
Saintete' Martinez, Certified Health and Wellness Coach
LeNaya provided so much information in this course that not only covered modalities to utilize with our clients, as we journeyed through them ourselves, but this course also provided ways in which to structure and run your business…and make it flourish. The Academy not only provided information that enhanced our knowledge on Trauma Informed Care but it provided us the opportunity to network with other like-minded individuals that for many formed life long friendships.
MODULE 1: Intro to Holistic Mental Health
In this module you will learn the importance and concept of Holistic Mental Health. You will learn the 5 layers of self, the koshas, and how to begin to ethically integrate these layers into the therapy room. Participants will learn the foundations of each of the 5 koshas and evidence based techniques on how to address each kosha.
MODULE 2: Psychology of The Chakras + Energy Work
You will also learn the physical and psychological aspects of the chakras. You will learn how to use the chakras as a mental health tool and incorporate in a yoga class, therapy session etc. Using the chakra system as a tool to help identify traumas and a path to healing all layers of self. You will also learn the foundations of energy work and practices like aura reading, chakra assessment and crystal therapy.
MODULE 3: Trauma-Informed Care, Neuroscience, and The Nervous System
In this module you will learn the neuroscience, of mindfulness, breathwork and sound, giving you the knowledge to help your clients buy in to the integration of these holistic approaches.
This module is full of case studies, diagnostic considerations and real life examples of how to ethically integrate this work into your practice.
You will also learn what it means to be a Trauma-Informed Facilitator and the key skills necessary in working with clients who may have experienced trauma.
MODULE 4: Facilitation
In this module you will take the foundational information from previous modules and learn how to facilitate! You will learn how to facilitate and incorporate trauma informed yoga, sound healing, breath work and meditation. Taking a hands on and experiential approach you will be able to start incorporating these practices into your work. You will also learn how to facilitate chair and restorative yoga.
MODULE 5: Ethics and Integration
You will learn how to take everything you have learned and begin to understand how to structure sessions and learn the ethical considerations of integrating holistic practices into the therapy room.
Participants will understand how to ethically choose which modalities to use with each diagnosis. You will be able to identify key ethical considerations with holistic integrated practices. Participants will be able to craft an ethical therapy session using holistic tools.
MODULE 6: Creating a Holistic Centered Practice
In this module you will get clear on your soul's mission, unpack limiting beliefs and move past imposter syndrome to find your authentic vision and voice to create your ideal practice centered in a Holistic approach to mental health and healing.
You will move through scarcity wounds and inner child healing to feel confident in increasing your rates. In addition to practice creation we will explore additional ways you can leverage your new skills as a Holistic Therapist/ Healer beyond the therapy room..
THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU IF...
-
You are counselor, therapist, healer, or mental health professional looking to ethically integrate yoga, breath work, meditation and sound into your practice
-
You know your clients need more than talk therapy to truly heal from trauma, anxiety and depression.
-
You have taken a yoga teacher training and want to learn how to ethically integrate this into your practice.
-
You want a better understanding of being a trauma informed practitioner and how to fully help your clients heal.
-
You need Continuing Education Credits while adding necessary skills and certifications to your tool belt
-
You are on your healing journey and want to understand how to facilitate healing for yourself and add certifications to your tool belt.
-
You are interested to learn the science behind holistic healing practices like yoga, meditation, breath work and sound. and healing behind sound
-
You are interested in the healing power of yoga, breathwork, or sound, and want to be able to confidently apply these practices as healing modalities without having to take the 3 years of training to become a yoga therapist.
-
You want to learn the skills necessary to build a thriving practice or business centered in holistic health.
THIS TRAINING IS NOT FOR YOU IF...
You are on your healing journey and are interested in integrating this work, but DO NOT have any professional experience in the helping and healing space.
If this is you, and you're interested in learning more about the power of holistic healing modalities, my Intro to Sound Meditation and Breathwork Certification course was created for you!
Learn More about the Intro CourseRETREAT 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
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
IT'S RENEWAL YEAR
Get all the continuing education credits you need through The Holistic Therapist Academy
The Holistic Therapist Academy grants you 38 CEs: 29 core, and 9 ethics.
JOIN THE WAITLIST
Rikki, LCSW
The Holistic Academy has opened me up to feel confident in my ability to stand as a Holistic Therapist. Before I would integrate in the best way I knew how, but with this course I feel confident integrating holistic wellness techniques in the therapy room.
Annelle, Nurse Practitioner
The Holistic Therapist Academy changed my life. Not only did this program give me a (list!!) of certifications to support my ability to bring this work into the medical system, but LeNaya showed us how to ethically bring this work into practice. I know that the target audience is therapist but if you are any sort of provider or practitioner who serves people in the medical system or within the healing practices, this program will support you to bring it all into practice ethically for yourself and for those you serve. And!!! The courses teach you deep knowledge of the why athese practices work and what’s happening on a physiological and psychological level. It’s expanded my understanding, informed my work and changed my own brain! Do this program! You can thank me later!
AS SEEN IN...
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.
---
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”.
Shalonda Edwards, Social Worker
The Holistic Therapist Academy was just what I was looking for to bridge the gap between my current knowledge and practices and to be able to feel more comfortable integrating these practices ethically. The content was so helpful, the presenters were so knowledgeable and the practices were amazing. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to other clinicians (and have).
Nichole Walker, Therapist
If you are someone who is looking to gain an understanding of how the connection between the mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of holistic therapy can enhance how you show up in your personal and/or professional life, this is a great experience to invest in.
