The Healing Porch was founded by Alicia Crews, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). With years of experience in higher education, Alicia has taught and mentored future mental health professionals, blending her passion for mental wellness, education, and advocacy.

​Alicia is a proud member of the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI), the National League for Nursing (NLN), the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and the Golden Key International Honor Society.

Beyond her clinical work, Alicia is a pastor, wife, and mother of six, roles that shape her compassionate and grounded approach to care. She believes healing begins when individuals feel seen, heard, and respected.

​Her mission at The Healing Porch is simple: to create a virtual space that feels like home, a peaceful refuge where psychiatry meets compassion, and every client is supported with respect and understanding.