Episode 266: Healing Isn’t Just in Your Head: Rethinking What Therapy Can Be [featuring LeNaya Crawford]
What if caring for your mental health isn’t just about what’s happening in your head?
Patrick Casale sits down with holistic therapist and educator LeNaya Crawford to rethink what therapy can look like when we consider the whole person. They explore how movement, breathwork, mindfulness, spirituality, and other practices can complement traditional talk therapy—and why integrating them responsibly matters.
The conversation also touches on burnout, hustle culture, self-worth, and the importance of finding approaches to healing that actually fit the individual.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Healing can involve more than talking. The body can play an important role in how we process, regulate, and reconnect with ourselves.
- There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Different people may need different tools, modalities, and forms of support.
- Holistic therapy still requires responsibility. Expanding the therapeutic toolbox means having the appropriate training and understanding when and how to use different practices.
More about LeNaya:
LeNaya Smith Crawford, The Holistic Therapist™, is a Licensed Therapist, Holistic Mental Health Educator and Expert, Business Mentor, International Teacher, and Wellness CEO on a mission to make holistic mental health and healing accessible, inclusive, and relatable by training and empowering the therapists, healers, and organizations that make this work possible. Her work is rooted in taking a holistic approach to mental health, self-care, and entrepreneurship.
She earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology with honors from Spelman College and holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in trauma and spiritual integration. She is also an advanced certified yoga, breathwork, and meditation teacher (ERYT-500+) and a sound healer.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health and wellness space, LeNaya is a sought-after mental health expert and space holder. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Essence, The Huffington Post, Healthline, and on national television, including Bravo.
As a leader in the holistic mental health space, LeNaya created The Holistic Therapist™ Academy, a globally recognized certification and immersion program that trains therapists, healers, and mental health professionals in the ethical and confident integration of holistic trauma-informed modalities.
Through her company, LSC Wellness, LeNaya supports women therapists, healers, leaders, and ambitious women entrepreneurs in prioritizing their self-care, expanding their toolbox, and building impactful, sustainable businesses—without burning out.
In addition to LSC Wellness, she is also the Founder of Kaleidoscope Therapy and Holistic Wellness, a trauma-informed group therapy practice serving clients across Georgia, Florida, and virtually nationwide, and the Co-Founder of Seviin Yoga Studio + Yoga School, a trauma-informed heated yoga studio and community healing space based in Atlanta.
- Free Intro to Holistic Mental Health: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/become-a-holistic-therapist-generator1
- Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holistictherapycommunity
- Holistic Therapist Academy info page: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistictherapistacademy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenayascrawford
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lenaya.smith
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lenayascrawford
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AH5hqOQdS_JRHqlwTO3dQ
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