Our Story
Healing Crown Foundation was born from a deep belief that Black and Brown communities deserve mental health care that truly sees them.
Built by Community, for Community
Healing Crown Foundation was founded with a singular vision: to create a healing space where Black and Brown individuals are not just welcomed, but celebrated. We recognized that traditional mental health systems often fail to account for the cultural, historical, and lived experiences of our communities.
We built something different. A foundation rooted in cultural affirmation, creative expression, and holistic wellness — where healing is not a clinical transaction but a communal journey. From art therapy to yoga, from music therapy to meditation, every program we offer is designed with our community's dignity and wholeness at the center.
Our Mission
To empower Black and Brown communities through culturally affirming mental health services, creative therapies, and holistic wellness — honoring the full humanity of every person we serve.
Our Vision
A world where every Black and Brown person has access to healing spaces that affirm their identity, honor their history, and celebrate their resilience.
Our Core Values
Cultural Affirmation
We center Black and Brown identity, history, and lived experience in all that we do.
Holistic Healing
We honor the mind, body, and spirit connection and offer care that addresses the whole person.
Community Power
We believe healing happens in community — together we are stronger, wiser, and more whole.
Radical Compassion
We meet every person with unconditional care, free from judgment and full of grace.
Our Team
Dr. Amara Johnson
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Johnson is a licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience serving Black and Brown communities. She founded Healing Crown Foundation to create the healing space she wished had existed for her own community.
Marcus Williams
Director of Programs
Marcus brings 10 years of experience in community mental health and is a certified music therapist. He leads our creative therapy programs with passion and cultural intentionality.
Kezia Okafor
Holistic Wellness Director
Kezia is a certified yoga instructor and meditation teacher who has dedicated her practice to creating inclusive, affirming wellness spaces for Black and Brown communities.