Walking Into the Room Like You Belong: Integrating Holistic Practices into Therapy with LeNaya Smith Crawford, LMFT

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 workHow to ethically and confidently integrate holistic modalities into clinical practiceThe impact of colonization and code-switching on self-expression and burnoutTrauma-informed facilitation and the importance of autonomy and safetyThe role of community healing alongside individual therapyThe vision behind the Holistic Therapist Academy and the upcoming Holistic Therapist ConferenceWhether 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-sessionLeNaya’s General Website: https://www.lenayasmithcrawford.com/Holistic Therapist Conference 2025: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistic-therapist-conference-2025The Healers’ Bali Retreat: https://www.lenayasmithcrawford.com/thehealersretreatFollow LeNaya on SocialsTikTok @lenayascrawford, Instagram @lenayascrawfordShare what resonated for youThank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners!Until next time.  Stay Curious.You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW atwww.therachihealing.comwww.journeywithkindredsouls.comFollow me on Socials:TikTok @spiritcurioustherapistInstagram @therachihealingFacebook @TheraChi HealingStay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter hereAre you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy?Join our facebook group atwww.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforcliniciansAre you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast