Meet the Healers

 

Orson Morrison,

Psy.D

Dr. Orson Morrison, a psychologist, healer and mindfulness practitioner, brings gifts of a diverse ancestry to his healing work. Orson’s well-honed skills help to create a safe container supporting clients in addressing the heart-level intentions they bring to ancestral lineage healing. Orson is supported by ancestors who hail from Southern-African indigenous populations, indentured workers brought to the South-African Cape from South-Asia and the Indonesian archipelago, Central-Africans, West-Africans brought to the Caribbean, indigenous populations from Guyana, European settlers, slave-owners and those who fled religious persecution. Orson lives on the land of the Council of the Three Fires near Chicago, IL.

 

Linda Thai,

LMSW, ERYT-200

Linda Thai LMSW (she, her) is a trauma therapist who specializes in cutting edge brain- and body-based modalities for the healing of complex developmental trauma.

As an educator and consultant, she is gifted with the capacity to contextualize, synthesize and communicate complex and nuanced issues pertaining to trauma, attachment and the nervous system, including the impact of oppressive systems upon identity, mental health and wellbeing.

Linda is passionate about breaking the cycle of historical and intergenerational trauma at the individual and community levels, and deeply believes in the healing power of coming together in community to grieve.

Born in Vietnam, raised in Australia, and now living in Alaska, Linda is a former child refugee who is not only redefining what it means to be Vietnamese, to be Australian, and to be a United States-ian....she is redefining what it means to be wounded and whole and a healer.

 

Lesli-Ann Belnavis Elliott,

MS, ATR

Lesli-Ann Belnavis Elliott, MS, ATR is a Registered Art Therapist & Photographer from and based in Jamaica. She has a Master of Science Degree in Art Therapy and Bachelor of Science Degree in Studio Art from Florida State University. She has conducted creative arts-based clinical assessments and art therapy sessions with clients of various ages, abilities, presenting concerns and socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of locations including, schools, community centres & projects and private practice.

Currently, she offers services both in-person and via telehealth to persons dealing with grief, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and family and work-related concerns.

As a photographer, Belnavis Elliott has displayed works in England, the United States and Jamaica. Her photography is informed by her being an art therapist and having the skillful ability to merge art and psychology and infuse it in different art techniques. She understands some of the concerns persons face and the impact it has on their emotional, developmental and interpersonal well beings. Her photography speaks to social justice issues where she masters the ability to evoke emotional responses and provocative discussions.

 

Gail Jackson

Gail Jackson comes to us from the unceded land of the Dena’ina People in Anchorage, Alaska, where she is the owner and founder of CreativeRhythms. Gail facilitates mindfulness practices in marginalized communities. She facilitates: community, specific populations and corporate(team building) drumming circles for well being. As a sound practitioner, performing and recording artist , she recently went to Calcata, Italy along with twenty-two other international students to study more about the gongs, sound and gongs being played in a cave as well as the voice. Assisting individuals as well as groups in moments during their life journey, she facilitates one on one and group sound sessions as well as stress management at the corporate level.

Gail is one of 40 luminaries in the new movie, “ We All Just Need To Gong.” Gail recently recorded four CD’s that are available on Bandcamp. The CD’s also work well as sound meditations. http://gailjackson.bandcamp.com/music

 

Jennifer Salazar,

MSC, LPC, CCTSF

Jennifer Salazar is a licensed, trauma certified therapist with 16 years experience. She is a third generation practitioner of traditional (curandera) and holistic healing interventions, with 23 years of experience.

Jennifer spent eight years studying with the late Elena Avila, distinguished curandera, and author of “Women Who Glows in The Dark.” Jennifer is a Master Herbalist, and incorporates her knowledge of herbs and plants in her healing approach. Jennifer utilizes a diverse theoretical approach, including holistic, and behavioral neuroscience to help guide people to a path healing the mind, body and heart.

“I am honored to have had the opportunity to train with some of the most respected leaders in their fields. I believe by interweaving the ancient knowledge of our ancestors and the latest neuroscience I can assist in producing an authentic, optimal, holistic approach to healing for the people I work with.”

 

Jenn So,

MSW, LSWAIC

My name is Jenn So and I am a licensed Social Worker Associate Independent (Credential Number SC 61101358) and under the main supervision of Dr. Stephen T. Wilson, PhD, MSW, LICSW (Credential Number LW00006074).

I am a first generation immigrant refugee family from Vietnam/Cambodia living in America. Raised in Washington, I received my undergraduate degree at Western Washington University in Human Services. My graduate degree from University of Washington Masters of Social Work Program. I’ve spend over 13 years working as a professional Social Worker for various institutions both government and community based, serving my community. It was always my life-long dream to be in private practice specializing in Trauma-Informed Care and aid in healing from Racial Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Survivors of Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence, and so much more.

I will assist you through deep explorations around your truths, validate and support you moving towards being healing-centered while deeply rooted in self-love, body positivity, and resiliency.

 

LeNaya Smith Crawford,

LMFT, ERYT 500+

LeNaya Smith Crawford is a Licensed Therapist, Holistic Mental Health Expert, Sound Healer and Wellness Entrepreneur who is on a mission to make Holistic Healing accessible, inclusive, and relatable while empowering the Therapists and Healers who make this work possible.

LeNaya specializes in Holistic Mental Health and Healing, which she defines as “the return to wholeness through integrating practices of the mind, body and spirit.” With over 10 years of experience in the Mental Health and Wellness space, LeNaya takes a Science and Soul approach to healing and is passionate about helping her community HEAL, LEARN, and GROW.

LeNaya is a sought after Mental Health and Wellness Expert and has been featured on several platforms including the New York Times, the Huffington Post, Essence and Healthline.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with honors from The Spelman College and holds her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a certification in Trauma Therapy. Additionally she is an advanced certified Yoga, BreathWork, and Meditation Guide (ERYT-500), Trauma Informed Facilitator, Sound Healer, and International Teacher. LeNaya is the creator of The Holistic Therapist™ Academy, The Healers Retreat™, and The Healers Circle™. She is also the Founder and Clinical Director of Kaleidoscope Family Therapy + Holistic Wellness, Co-Owner of Seviin Yoga + Yoga School, and Co-Founder of Therapy For Black Families Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia.