The Holistic Therapist Conference

Meet Our Past Speakers

Past Speaker Line-Up

Keynote Speaker

LeNaya Smith Crawford - Keynote Speaker

Keynote Session: A New Paradigm Of Mental Health

Presented by LeNaya Smith Crawford, LMFT, The Holistic Therapist™Mental health is evolving, and so must our approach to healing. In this powerful keynote, LeNaya Smith Crawford introduces The Holistic Therapist Method™, a signature framework that integrates trauma-informed care with evidence-based somatic practices like yoga, breathwork, and sound healing.Drawing from her decade of experience as a licensed therapist, healer, and educator, LeNaya invites attendees to explore what it truly means to become a holistic therapist. This work goes far beyond learning new tools. It is a call to embody a new way of practicing that honors the nervous system, neuroscience, and the soul.Together, we will explore the shift from traditional models to a more embodied, expansive, and ethically aligned path. You will walk away understanding that becoming a holistic therapist is not just a professional decision. It is a paradigm shift rooted in deeper self-awareness, skill building, and community-centered care.Whether you are new to holistic work or deep in your integration journey, this keynote will expand your perspective, reaffirm your purpose, and offer a vision of mental health rooted in liberation, embodiment, and holistic expansion.

Meet Past Speakers

Krista Yapp-Cooper

Session Title: Mindful Movement and Breath in the Therapy Room

This workshop explores how mindful movement and breath can support therapist and client well-being in clinical settings. Participants will learn simple practices to deepen therapeutic connection, regulate the nervous system, and foster safe reconnection with the body. No experience needed, only openness.

Rikki Clark McCoy

Session Title: From Practice to Paradise: Hosting Transformational Wellness Retreats

In this experiential workshop, you’ll learn how to design retreats rooted in intention, trauma-informed care, and holistic healing. Whether your vision is a beachfront escape, a mountain sanctuary, or a cozy local weekend, this session will equip you with the confidence and clarity to create immersive experiences that foster community.

Dr. Tina Vitolo

Session Title: Ethically Integrating Spiritual & Energy-Based Practices: Building Documentation That Honors Both You and Your License

In this vital and eye-opening session, Dr. Tina Vitolo, guides you through her Ethical Integration Framework: a step-by-step approach to aligning your integrative modalities with clinical theory, state regulations, and professional codes of ethics.

Dr. Shayda Nematollahi

Session Title: Bringing Breathwork into the Therapy Room

In this experiential and educational workshop, Dr. Shayda Nematollahi introduces mental health professionals to the power of breathwork as a therapeutic tool. Rooted in both ancient practices and modern neuroscience.

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani

Session Title: Safety, Connection, and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Approach to Healing

This session invites mental health professionals to explore the transformative power of polyvagal theory in clinical practice.

Dr. Rasheeka Fogg

Session Title: The Rhythm Within: Human Design in Holistic Therapy

This session will explore how tuning into the unique rhythm of each client can transform the way you hold space, offering another powerful lens on why clients may get stuck, resist change, or struggle to trust themselves.

Jess Pfeffer

Session Title: SETTLE

This experiential workshop invites you to practice techniques for grounding, releasing tension and soothing the nervous system. Including breathwork, guided meditation, and gentle somatic movements.

Sarah Buino

Session Title: A Holistic Therapist’s Survival Toolkit for Challenging Times

This experiential workshop blends tools for personal resilience with frameworks for systemic change. Explore topics like pathological empathy, self-care as a dynamic process, and applying developmental theories to real-world challenges.

Kyion Isaac

Session Title: The Mirror Within: Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts & True Self

This experiential workshop invites you to learn your spiritual gifts and cultivate stronger intuition.

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It’s a return to wholeness.

A reconnection to your body and your spirit.
A re commitment to your mission, and to nourishing yourself along the way.

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