About

Healing Well Therapy has been serving individuals and families in the city of Richmond since January of 2017, led by its owner Denisha Smith, LPC. Her desire was to develop a therapy practice that had a heart and mission to be a safe place where people are supported and empowered to move forward in life. Our motto is "Healing for your Mind, Body and Spirit", as we believe that healing should be Spirit led, multifaceted and holistic in nature. Healing Well Therapy continues to offer hope and healing for individuals and the community at large.

Nakia Madison, LCSW

Nakia Madison, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience, is a valued member of the Healing Well Therapy team. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Nakia has always been driven by a deep desire to help others. Her work in the human services field reflects a commitment to empowering individuals to reach their optimal level of living, no matter the challenges they face.

Nakia has extensive experience working with adults and youth who present with a wide range of mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns. She provides counseling to individuals, groups, and families, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities to meet clients where they are.

Nakia's approach is centered on helping clients develop a deeper understanding of their circumstances and equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to address life's challenges in healthy, constructive ways.

In addition to her clinical work, Nakia holds a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. She integrates her Christian faith into her counseling practice when clients are open to it, providing a unique blend of clinical expertise and spiritual guidance. Nakia is deeply committed to guiding others through processes that enhance their quality of life, believing that with the right perspective and a belief in positive outcomes, anything is possible.

At Healing Well Therapy, Nakia's compassionate approach and faith-informed practice provide a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, gain new insights, and work toward meaningful change. She is dedicated to helping clients find hope and resilience, empowering them to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

In her spare time, Nakia enjoys listening to music, baking, making treats, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Selena Baker, LPC

Meet Selena. She understands how heavy life can feel when you’re carrying stress, relationship struggles, or emotions that don’t seem to let up. Maybe you’ve been holding it together for everyone else while inside you feel anxious, sad, or disconnected from yourself. Selena gets it—and she’s here to walk alongside you as you find a better way forward.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about your thoughts—it’s about the whole you. Selena helps clients explore the mind–body connection, noticing how stress, anxiety, or past experiences show up in the body, and using that awareness as a powerful tool for healing. She’ll help you build skills that bring more calm, balance, and connection into your daily life.

Selena works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. With master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Services, she blends solid clinical training with a down-to-earth style that makes therapy feel safe and supportive.

Most importantly, Selena creates space where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay. She’ll help you recognize your strengths, reconnect with yourself, and move toward the life you deserve—with more ease and wholeness.

Kawanda Crawley, Resident in Counseling

Whether you're a teen trying to find your voice, a college student dealing with pressure and anxiety, or an adult going through a life shift—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re silently drowning. Maybe you keep showing up for everyone else while battling self-doubt behind the scenes. Or you’re doing all the “right” things but still feel off balance inside.

If any of this sounds like you, you don’t have to go through it alone.