In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with the inspiring LeNaya Smith Crawford, licensed therapist, holistic educator, business mentor, sound healer, and founder of the Holistic Therapist Academy.
LeNaya shares her journey of weaving together clinical expertise, ancestral wisdom, and somatic/spiritual practices to create a truly holistic approach to mental health. From navigating the pressure of “staying in your lane” to reclaiming authenticity in the therapy room, she offers both practical insights and soulful reminders for therapists and healers.
Together, we explore:
- Why authenticity is non-negotiable in healing work
- How to ethically and confidently integrate holistic modalities into clinical practice
- The impact of colonization and code-switching on self-expression and burnout
- Trauma-informed facilitation and the importance of autonomy and safety
- The role of community healing alongside individual therapy
- The vision behind the Holistic Therapist Academy and the upcoming Holistic Therapist Conference
Whether you’re a therapist, healer, or seeker, this conversation will expand your perspective on what it means to show up fully—and walk into every room like you were sent there.
Connect with LeNaya Smith Crawford:
- Holistic Therapist Academy Info Session: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistic-therapist-academy-info-session
- LeNaya’s General Website: https://www.lenayasmithcrawford.com/
- Holistic Therapist Conference 2025: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistic-therapist-conference-2025
- The Healers’ Bali Retreat: https://www.lenayasmithcrawford.com/thehealersretreat
Follow LeNaya on Socials
TikTok @lenayascrawford,
Instagram @lenayascrawford
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