Lifting3Veils

Where Education, Faith (Hope), mental health, and justice intersect

for healing and transformation.

At Lifting3Veils, we unite education, spiritual formation, and social awareness to foster healing, resilience, and transformation. Where faith, mental health, and justice intersect, we provide licensed clinical care, psychoeducational training, and faith-rooted leadership—equipping individuals, families, and communities to overcome trauma, addiction, grief, and systemic injustice, and to thrive in wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.

Education

equipping minds with knowledge and skills that empower healing, growth, and leadership

Spiritual Formation

Nurturing your spiritual growth and connection

Social Awareness

Building conscious communities and purposeful action

Lifting3Veils

Where Education, Faith (Hope), mental health, and justice intersect

for healing and transformation.

At Lifting3Veils, we unite education, spiritual formation, and social awareness to foster healing, resilience, and transformation. Where faith, mental health, and justice intersect, we provide licensed clinical care, psychoeducational training, and faith-rooted leadership—equipping individuals, families, and communities to overcome trauma, addiction, grief, and systemic injustice, and to thrive in wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.

Education

Equipping minds with knowledge and skills that empower healing, growth, and leadership

Spiritual Formation

Nurturing your spiritual growth and connection

Social Awareness

Building conscious communities and purposeful action

Meet Bishop Byron L. Smith Sr.

Highly sought-after psychoeducational instructor/trainer in trauma and trauma care, Greif and Loss, stances of change, substance abuse group facilitator, and Life Coach instructor.

Clinical Excellence Meets Spiritual Care

Fondly known as Bishop Byron, Byron L. Smith Sr. is a LADAAC candidate, senior pastor, and educator whose life mission is to unite faith, mental health, and justice. With over 3,000 clinical hours and decades of faith leadership, Bishop Byron has helped countless individuals heal from trauma, addiction, grief, and systemic injustice.

As Senior Pastor of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles and an adjunct professor at leading universities, Bishop Byron continues to bridge communities, empower leaders, and advocate for those most often overlooked.

3,000+

Clinical Hours

LADAAC

Candidate

TBRI ®

Practitioner

Faculty

3 Universities

Meet Bishop Byron L. Smith Sr.

Highly sought-after psychoeducational instructor/trainer in trauma and trauma care, Greif and Loss, stances of change, substance abuse group facilitator, and Life Coach instructor.

Clinical Excellence Meets Spiritual Care

Fondly known as Bishop Byron, Byron L. Smith Sr. is a life coach, senior pastor, and educator whose life mission is to unite faith, mental health, and justice. With over 3,000 clinical hours and decades of faith leadership, Bishop Byron has helped countless individuals heal from trauma, addiction, grief, and systemic injustice.

As Senior Pastor of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles and an adjunct professor at leading universities, Bishop Byron continues to bridge communities, empower leaders, and advocate for those most often overlooked.

3,000+

Clinical Hours

LADAAC

Candidate

TBRI ®

Practitioner

Faculty

3 Universities

Clinical & Therapeutic Services

Evidence-based therapeutic interventions combining clinical expertise with culturally competent care. Specialized treatment for trauma, substance abuse, and complex mental health challenges.

Meet Bishop Byron - Your Life Coach

Learn about our evidence-based approach and how we can support your healing journey

Comprehensive Counseling and Training Services

🧠 Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care

💬 Spiritual Counseling

❤️ Marital & Premarital Counseling

🕊️ Grief & Loss Support

⚖️ Anger & Impulse Management

📘 Psychoeducation & TBRI Training

🌱 Parenting Classes

Individual Session

Trauma-informed coaching session addressing substance abuse, grief, and mental health challenges.

  • 50-minute clinical sessions

  • Trauma-informed care (TBRI® certified)

  • Substance abuse treatment

  • Culturally competent approaches

$150/session

Trainings & Speaking Engagements

A practical and clinically grounded training designed to equip leaders, caregivers, and organizations with the tools to respond to trauma with empathy, resilience, and cultural awareness.

  • Designed for organizations, institutions, and community leaders

  • Available as single sessions or multi-day trainings.

  • Strengthen resilience and reduce burnout in staff and teams

  • Adaptable for first responders, veterans, educators, faith leaders, nonprofits, and others.

$200 deposit, pricing varies

Clinical & Therapeutic Services

Evidence-based therapeutic interventions combining clinical expertise with culturally competent care. Specialized treatment for trauma, substance abuse, and complex mental health challenges.

Meet Bishop Byron

Your Life Coach

Learn about our evidence-based therapeutic approach and how we can support your healing journey

Comprehensive Counseling and Training Services

🧠 Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care

💬 Spiritual Counseling

❤️ Marital & Premarital Counseling

🕊️ Grief & Loss Support

⚖️ Anger & Impulse Management

📘 Psychoeducation & TBRI Training

🌱 Parenting Classes

Individual Coaching Session

Trauma-informed coaching session addressing substance abuse, grief, and mental health challenges.

  • 50-minute clinical sessions

  • Trauma-informed care (TBRI® certified)

  • Substance abuse treatment

  • Culturally competent approaches

$150/session

Trainings & Speaking Engagements

A practical and clinically grounded training designed to equip leaders, caregivers, and organizations with the tools to respond to trauma with empathy, resilience, and cultural awareness.

  • Designed for organizations, institutions, and community leaders

  • Available as single sessions or multi-day trainings.

  • Strengthen resilience and reduce burnout in staff and teams

  • Adaptable for first responders, veterans, educators, faith leaders, nonprofits, and others.

$200 deposit, pricing varies

Morning Medicine

Daily doses of spiritual wisdom to nourish your soul and guide your journey toward purpose and fulfillment.

Start Each Day with Divine Inspiration

"Morning Medicine" offers daily spiritual nutrients designed to strengthen your faith, clarify your purpose, and empower you to live with intention. Each chapter provides practical wisdom that bridges the gap between spiritual truth and everyday application.

Daily Devotions

365 days of spiritual guidance

Practical Wisdom

Real-world spiritual applications

Personal Growth

Tools for spiritual development

Community Impact

Guidelines for social awareness

Morning Medicine

Daily doses of spiritual wisdom to nourish your soul and guide your journey toward purpose and fulfillment.

Start Each Day with Divine Inspiration

"Morning Medicine" offers daily spiritual nutrients designed to strengthen your faith, clarify your purpose, and empower you to live with intention. Each chapter provides practical wisdom that bridges the gap between spiritual truth and everyday application.

Daily Devotions

365 days of spiritual guidance

Practical Wisdom

Real-world spiritual applications

Personal Growth

Tools for spiritual development

Community Impact

Guidelines for social awareness

What People Are Saying

Hear from those whose lives have been transformed through Bishop Byron's guidance and expertise

Dorfredia Williams

"It's amazing. It gave me a new outlook on prayer and I am a prayer warrior! I appreciate what you are doing for God's kingdom and for the body of Christ! Much blessings for you and your family!!!"

Janine Davis

"As a busy parent struggling with self-care, the candid advice and doable health techniques were a godsend. I developed better sleep, diet, and exercise habits which reduced my anxiety and boosted my energy like never before. My whole family benefited from my taking the time for self-improvement through these ebooks' guidance."

What People Are Saying

Hear from those whose lives have been transformed through Bishop Byron's guidance and expertise

Dorfredia Williams

"It's amazing. It gave me a new outlook on prayer and I am a prayer warrior! I appreciate what you are doing for God's kingdom and for the body of Christ! Much blessings for you and your family!!!"

Janine Davis

"As a busy parent struggling with self-care, the candid advice and doable health techniques were a godsend. I developed better sleep, diet, and exercise habits which reduced my anxiety and boosted my energy like never before. My whole family benefited from my taking the time for self-improvement through these ebooks' guidance."

Lifting3Veils Capability Statement

Education Lifts the Veil of Ignorance

Core Competencies

Lifting3Veils is a faith-based education and wellness organization that integrates psychology, theology, and trauma-informed care to strengthen mental health and community resilience. Our work bridges the gap between faith communities, healthcare systems, and public institutions, providing training, curriculum development, and culturally competent support for individuals and families.

Core Competencies

  • Faith-integrated mental wellness and resilience training

  • Trauma-informed leadership and staff development

  • Family stabilization programs for emotional regulation and substance recovery

  • Workforce and corporate wellness workshops

  • Community engagement and crisis response collaboration

  • Integrating the Housing 1st model. Housing to mitigate homelessness for men and young men

Mission Statement

To lift the veil of ignorance through education, faith, and psychological empowerment, building stronger individuals, families, and communities that thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

Past Performance & Experience

  • Developed and facilitated 7-Week Family Mental Wellness & Substance Recovery Curriculum used in church and community settings.

  • Partnered with College Medical Center and American University of Health Sciences to support faith-based mental wellness education.

  • Designed trauma-informed and culturally responsive trainings for first responders, faith leaders, and community care teams.

  • Provided consultation to Los Angeles County faith collaboratives addressing homelessness, health equity, and youth mental health.

Differentiators

  • Unique integration of faith-based principles and clinical psychological insight.

  • Led by professionals with expertise in ministry, psychology, and substance abuse facilitation.

  • Creates accessible, culturally competent materials tested for community impact.

  • 70+ years of combined ministry and community engagement through connected partnerships.

Partnership Opportunities

  • Corporate & Workforce Wellness Training

  • Trauma-Informed Leadership & Faith Integration Workshops

  • Mental Health Education Curriculum Licensing

  • Community Engagement Initiatives

  • Strategic Consulting & Program Development

Organizational Data

Type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Founded: 2020

Primary Contact: Bishop Byron L. Smith, Sr

Website: www.Lifting3Veils.com

Location: Los Angeles, California

Support the Lifting3Veils Movement

Your generous contribution enables the Lifting3Veils Movement to continue its transformative mission, educating communities, inspiring minds, and empowering lives through faith, wellness, and wisdom.

Education Lifts the Veil of Ignorance.

Together, we lift the veil to reveal hope, emotional healing, and lasting change.

USD

Lifting3Veils Capability Statement

Education Lifts the Veil of Ignorance

Core Competencies

Lifting3Veils is a faith-based education and wellness organization that integrates psychology, theology, and trauma-informed care to strengthen mental health and community resilience. Our work bridges the gap between faith communities, healthcare systems, and public institutions, providing training, curriculum development, and culturally competent support for individuals and families.

Key Areas of Expertise:

  • Faith-integrated mental wellness and resilience training

  • Trauma-informed leadership and staff development

  • Family stabilization programs for emotional regulation and substance recovery

  • Workforce and corporate wellness workshops

  • Community engagement and crisis response collaboration

  • Integrating the Housing 1st model. Housing to mitigate homelessness for men and young men

Mission Statement

To lift the veil of ignorance through education, faith, and psychological empowerment, building stronger individuals, families, and communities that thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

Past Performance & Experience

  • Developed and facilitated 7-Week Family Mental Wellness & Substance Recovery Curriculum used in church and community settings.

  • Partnered with College Medical Center and American University of Health Sciences to support faith-based mental wellness education.

  • Designed trauma-informed and culturally responsive trainings for first responders, faith leaders, and community care teams.

  • Provided consultation to Los Angeles County faith collaboratives addressing homelessness, health equity, and youth mental health.

Differentiators

  • Unique integration of faith-based principles and clinical psychological insight.

  • Led by professionals with expertise in ministry, psychology, and substance abuse facilitation.

  • Creates accessible, culturally competent materials tested for community impact.

  • 70+ years of combined ministry and community engagement through connected partnerships.

Partnership Opportunities

  • Corporate & Workforce Wellness Training

  • Trauma-Informed Leadership & Faith Integration Workshops

  • Mental Health Education Curriculum Licensing

  • Community Engagement Initiatives

  • Strategic Consulting & Program Development

Organizational Data

Type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Founded: 2020

Primary Contact: Bishop Byron L. Smith, Sr

Website: www.Lifting3Veils.com

Location: Los Angeles, California

Support the Lifting3Veils Movement

Your generous contribution enables the Lifting3Veils Movement to continue its transformative mission, educating communities, inspiring minds, and empowering lives through faith, wellness, and wisdom.

Education Lifts the Veil of Ignorance.

Together, we lift the veil to reveal hope, emotional healing, and lasting change.

USD

Begin Your Journey

Ready to lift the veils and step into your divine purpose? Reach out today to start your transformation.

Get in Touch

Whether you're seeking spiritual guidance, interested in coaching services, or want to learn more about "Morning Medicine," Bishop Smith is here to help you on your journey of transformation.

Begin Your Journey

Ready to lift the veils and step into your divine purpose? Reach out today to start your transformation.

Get in Touch

Whether you're seeking spiritual guidance, interested in coaching services, or want to learn more about "Morning Medicine," Bishop Smith is here to help you on your journey of transformation.

Education, Spiritual Formation and Social Awareness for a transformed life.

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Education, Spiritual Formation and Social Awareness for a transformed life.

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(424) 392-6802

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