Welcome to Kinda Crunchy Therapy—a space dedicated to natural, integrative healing.
The term “crunchy” originated from the association with granola, a staple food among health-conscious, nature-loving individuals in the 1960s and 1970s counterculture movements.
The phrase was used to describe people who embraced natural living, environmentalism, and alternative wellness practices. Over time, "crunchy" became shorthand for a holistic, eco-friendly, and mindful lifestyle.
Meet Yasmeen Faraj, LCSW, CIMHP — holistic therapist and founder of Kinda Crunchy Therapy 🌿
For nearly a decade, Yasmeen has helped individuals, couples, and families heal, reconnect, and come home to themselves. She began her career as a preschool teacher and early intervention specialist, where she discovered something simple but powerful: people grow when they feel safe, seen, and truly heard.
Since then, she’s carried that heart-centered philosophy into treatment centers, private practice, community programs — even a therapeutic horse farm — weaving together a deeply integrated, mind-body approach.
She’s especially known for helping families grow closer by guiding parents in mindful, connected parenting — supporting them in breaking cycles, strengthening bonds, and creating homes that feel calm, conscious, and connected.
At Kinda Crunchy Therapy, you’re invited to slow down, tune in, and trust your inner wisdom — with compassion, curiosity, and just the right amount of crunch.
“I’m deeply rooted in the crunchy community and natural healing — and that spirit shapes how I practice. Therapy with me isn’t cold or clinical; it’s warm, grounded, and refreshingly real.
When I’m not in session, you’ll find me with plants and herbs, dancing barefoot at ecstatic dance, or at the farmers market sharing my small-batch herbal skincare line, sMOOches Organics.
Nature, rhythm, and embodiment are my teachers — and I bring that same presence into the therapy room, helping you reconnect with your own natural flow. 🌿
— Yasmeen
