ABOUT LARRY CRENSHAW
A LIFE DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES SUCCEED
Larry Crenshaw, EdD, MBA
Dr. Larry Crenshaw is a passionate mental health advocate and counselor whose life's work is grounded in helping individuals experience more fulfilling, balanced, and empowered lives. As a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling, Dr. Crenshaw is committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities in cultivating mental wellness, strengthening emotional resilience, and pursuing meaningful personal and professional goals.
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Central to Dr. Crenshaw’s approach is the belief that mental hygiene—just like physical hygiene—is essential for a thriving life. He actively works to dismantle the stigma around mental health, encouraging his clients and broader audiences to prioritize emotional care and psychological insight as daily practices. His work integrates mindfulness, practical goal-setting, and relational health to foster long-term positive outcomes.
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Dr. Crenshaw’s doctoral research, A Phenomenological Study of Social Justice Disparities as Described by African American Public Policy Makers, reflects his deep commitment to equity and the systemic factors that influence mental health. His study offered an authentic, first-hand exploration of the lived experiences of policymakers and their perspectives on how social injustice shapes community wellbeing—a passion that continues to inform his counseling and community engagement work today.
Further expanding his outreach, Dr. Crenshaw is the author of Change: A Guide to Achieving Life Goals, a practical and inspiring guide that empowers readers to transform intention into action. The book explores strategies rooted in cognitive-behavioral insight, personal accountability, and vision alignment, offering tools for creating lasting change.
He is also the creator and host of the new YouTube series "On the Couch," where he sits down with business and community leaders for authentic conversations on mental health, personal growth, and leadership. The program is designed to normalize the dialogue around mental wellness and equip viewers with tools and insights to foster emotional strength and positive mental health outcomes in their own lives and communities.
In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Crenshaw brings over 20 years of professional experience in business, real estate, and leadership. His diverse background—ranging from negotiating multimillion-dollar real estate transactions to managing corporate messaging campaigns—has given him a unique lens through which he supports clients navigating complex life transitions and career aspirations. A U.S. Army Signal Corps veteran, Dr. Crenshaw has also served in high-level leadership roles at the Pentagon and abroad, which further deepened his understanding of resilience, purpose, and the power of service.
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Dr. Crenshaw continues to serve his community through board leadership, including his role with Community Bridge Inc. and previous service with the National Association of Minority Contractors (Washington, DC Chapter). A San Diego native, he holds a BBA in Marketing, an MBA, and his EdD in Counseling.
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Whether working with clients one-on-one, facilitating group discussions, or speaking from a public platform, Dr. Crenshaw is driven by one mission: to help people live well, think well, and be well.
You’ve made the right decision.
Your decision towards change and forward movement represents a desire for personal development. It’s okay to struggle with these changes. More importantly, it’s okay to look for someone that can assist you in figuring out the pathway to make those dreams into reality. Always remember that it is for you. It’s about you. And you are deserving of it!