LeNaya Smith Crawford, LMFT, E-RYT500, widely known as The Holistic Therapist™, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, with advanced training in trauma therapy and spiritual integration. She is an advanced certified teacher of yoga, meditation, and breathwork, and is also a sound healer. LeNaya is a holistic mental health educator, international teacher, and wellness CEO with more than a decade of experience guiding therapists, healers, and leaders to integrate trauma-informed and holistic practices into their work and personal lives.
Her approach bridges clinical expertise with ancestral wisdom, somatic awareness, spiritual practice, and holistic healing traditions. A passionate advocate for culturally responsive care, LeNaya has become a leading voice in holistic mental health. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Essence, HuffPost, Healthline, and on Bravo, reflecting her influence in advancing integrative and inclusive wellness.
Through teaching, mentorship, and experiential training, LeNaya inspires a new generation of healers to embrace a holistic approach to mental health, self-care, and healing. She empowers participants to cultivate authenticity, purpose, and heart-centered leadership in both their personal and professional lives.