Meet Denisha Smith

Denisha Smith laughing warmly

Early Life

Shortly after graduating from Virginia Union, she obtained her Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012. Denisha hit the ground running working within impoverished communities where she was able to see firsthand the disparity in mental health services that people of color were receiving. In June of 2016, she was licensed by Dr. Anthony Michael Chandler at Cedar St Baptist Church in Richmond, VA to preach the Gospel. Denisha uses her ministry to not only preach but to integrate clinical and spiritual implications in the work that she does.

Healing Focused

Raised in a single-parent home with three siblings, Denisha witnessed her mother grind to meet the needs of her children while sacrificing many of her own needs. Although her mother was constantly stretched, she always made sure that relationship with God and being a part of her church community remained first. With her educational background and passion for fostering healing in others, Denisha was led to create a space where spiritual and emotional healing were able to meet which birthed Healing Well Therapy, a holistic therapy practice in Richmond, VA.

Professional Life

Denisha is a highly sought-after holistic therapist, minister, workshop presenter, and clinical supervisor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Specializing in somatic therapy and trauma healing, Denisha is called to help adult survivors of developmental trauma, PTSD, and other life-altering experiences move from surviving to thriving. Her work is grounded in nervous system regulation, embodiment practices, and a deep understanding of intergenerational trauma, which she shares in workshops, panels, and therapeutic settings.

In addition to her clinical work, Denisha has developed mental health programs for organizations like VCU Men’s Basketball and has presented on holistic self-care at national conferences, including the Black Street Conference and the Association for Black Psychologists. She also leads professional trainings for therapists, guiding them in trauma-focused clinical supervision to deepen their practice and support their clients more effectively..