About us
At Alternative Healing, we believe that healing is not about fixing what’s “broken,” but about reconnecting to what’s always been within you.
Our mission is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can release the weight of past trauma, restore emotional balance, and rebuild trust with yourself and others. Through our Relate–Release–Restore™ method, we guide you in:
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Cultivating inner wisdom & resilience
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Breaking free from stress and survival mode
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Reconnecting with your body, spirit, and core values
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Creating lasting self-compassion and balance
Join The Healing Circle and discover the tools, practices, and community that make sustainable transformation possible. Your journey is unique together, we’ll design a path that supports your success.
5m + People
in the U.S. are living with unresolved trauma.
Only 20%
ever recieve support.
62%
A staggering 62% never seek help at all.
3%
And just 3% get the deep healing they truly need.
But you don't have to be another statistic. Healing
is possible, and your journey can start today.
How we can Help
A Clear Healing Roadmap
Our Relate–Release–Restore framework provides step-by-step guidance so you never feel lost on your journey. Each phase supports you in releasing what no longer serves you and restoring balance so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Guided Healing Practices
Access expert-led breathwork, meditations, and somatic exercises designed to calm your nervous system, regulate emotions, and help you reconnect with your body.
Ongoing Support & Accountability
You don’t have to heal alone. Stay connected with live Q&As, progress check-ins, and milestone tracking to ensure steady growth.
A Safe & Supportive Community
Join an encouraging space where you can share your journey without judgment. Connect through Healing Circles, community challenges, and monthly gatherings designed to nurture belonging.
Flexible & Time-Efficient Tools
Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, choose from self-paced lessons, micro-practices, and a mobile audio library filled with affirmations, breathwork, and quick resets.
Whole-Person Integration
Go beyond surface-level wellness. Access interactive workbooks, journaling prompts, movement practices, and holistic healing resources to align mind, body, and spirit.
we are here to help
Begin your journey with us
Your Healing Coach
I’m Dr. Ernesha Smith, a licensed therapist and holistic healing coach. I specialize in guiding people from disconnection to wholeness by blending evidence-based therapy with holistic practices like somatic healing, breathwork, and sound therapy. My mission is to help you release trauma, restore balance, and reconnect with your authentic self so you can live with clarity, confidence, and peace.
Education
Arizona State University, Doctoral of Integrated Behavioral Health, (DBH)
Southern University of New Orleans, Graduate - Master of Social Work (MSW)
IBH (Integrated Behavioral Health) Scholarship Recipient
Southern University A&M College, Graduate - Bachelor of Social Work, (BSW)
Certifications
SAFE EMDR Certified
CBT Practitioner Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Louisiana
Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider
Your journey begins here
Self-discovery, and growth
