Welcome
Welcome to Relational Therapy Collective PLLC, where we, Deborah and Sharla, cultivate the power of synergy as we unite our expertise and passion to provide you with a transformative therapeutic experience!
Welcome to Relational Therapy Collective
Welcome to RELATIONAL THERAPY COLLECTIVE, PLLC, where we, Deborah and Sharla, cultivate the power of synergy as we unite our expertise and passion to provide you with a transformative therapeutic experience! Rooted in family systems, our practice is built on the belief that relationships are at the heart of healing and growth. With a deep commitment to understanding the varied experiential hues that color your life and intricate connections that shape your worldview, our mission is to provide exceptional systemic therapeutic care for couples, families, and individuals—cultivating deep-rooted healing, meaningful growth, and lasting change. The transformation gained from our work together moves beyond the surface and shifts all dimensions of life—strengthening your relationship with yourself, others, and the broader systems in which you exist. Relational Therapy Collective was established to make certain that you and your loved ones receive the appropriate, proven, and expert care from clinicians of high caliber who have undergone rigorous, systemic training in couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy.
Deborah, our Executive Director, brings a dynamic, inclusive, and unassuming leadership to our group. With a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and thriving private practices, she ensures we operate at the leading edge of therapeutic innovation. Her keen discernment, powerful empathy, masterful therapeutic abilities, visionary perspective, and fierce resilience drive our practice to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of mental health care. Deborah’s leadership prowess, business acumen, and her unwavering commitment to excellence—both clinically and operationally—distinguish us in providing the highest standard of care. Raised between two cultural worlds, Deborah holds a deep appreciation for community, diverse perspectives, and the power of interconnectedness. Her lived experiences inform her systems-oriented worldview. Rooted in abundance, she champions generosity, mutual support, and shared growth as the foundation of lasting success. Deborah holds genuine care for her team and clients, seizing every opportunity to learn and grow alongside them—exemplifying the kind of leader our field truly needs.
Sharla, our Director of Clinical Care, draws from her extensive clinical and supervisory experience, and her active engagement in professional affiliations, to nurture a culture of compassion and professionalism in our therapy sessions. Her guidance and mentorship empowers our clinicians, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of clinical care. She is dedicated in upholding the highest professional standards encompassing ethical codes, best practices, state laws, HIPAA compliance, licensing regulations, and professional integrity to enhance the quality of care for both our team and clients. Sharla’s gift of humility and forbearance, tender and empathic presence, and remarkable interpersonal ability to connect with and recognize the strengths of others fosters a safe environment in which our clinicians and clients alike feel genuinely seen and deeply understood.
At the heart of Relational Therapy Collective is the belief in the power of relationships. Our practice is a testament to the enduring bond created through shared passion, purpose, and embrace of the interconnected nature of all things. Just as couples and families find synergy in their connections, so do we in our partnership and our team, working harmoniously to ensure a transformative therapeutic experience. Relational Therapy Collective was founded by Deborah and Sharla, who are often referred to as the “Dream Team” by mutual clients, a true reflection of the strength and influence of their clinical work and collaborative efforts. Join us in experiencing the transformative power of systemic therapy, where the sum of our collective strengths creates a therapeutic experience that is greater than the sum of its parts. Without further ado, we warmly invite you into this space to bring your whole self, and all your humanity, as you are!
Our Philosophy and Core Values
EXCELLENCE
At Relational Therapy Collective, we are committed to excellence in systemic therapy, providing specialized, research-based care from expert clinicians systemically trained in couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. Our dedication to excellence extends from your initial contact with our team member(s) to our seamless practices and processes and the high-quality therapeutic work we provide. Our team remains at the forefront of current research and professional development to ensure that every client receives the highest standard of systemic care, contributing to worthwhile and lasting transformation. Our commitment to excellence ensures our practice, leadership, and clinicians and team members exemplify the qualities of professionalism, competence, integrity, adaptability, accountability, and systemic thinking.
COMPASSION
At Relational Therapy Collective, we understand that compassion is the foundation of strong, meaningful relationships. By embracing curiosity about others’ worldviews—“learning to dance in multiple realities”—we promote a sense of belonging, understanding, and acceptance. Compassion reduces suffering, creates safety, and unites us. In times of division and uncertainty, compassion becomes the catalyst for systemic change and a beacon of hope, reminding us that we are all in this together. This guiding principle cultivates a safe, non-judgmental, and reliable space, where our clients can experience themselves and their loved ones in their most authentic and vulnerable forms, while supporting our clinicians in achieving their full potential and professional objectives.
RELATIONSHIPS
At Relational Therapy Collective, we believe in the transformative power of relationships. Rooted in family systems, we recognize the profound influence relationships have on individual well-being and how a shift in one part creates change across the entire system. Research shows that deep healing, growth, and transformation happen within secure relationships—where feeling seen and supported empowers us to step outside our discomfort, take risks, and overcome the perils of life. Our commitment to relationships builds a powerful and reputable practice that enhance therapeutic outcomes, team cohesion, client retention, cultural competence, and professional growth. This relational focus fosters healing, strengthens connection, and drives systemic change—creating authentic, lasting transformation within couples, families, communities, and society.
Our SERVICES
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Couples Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Individual Therapy
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Supervision
Our Clinical Team
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Dr. Deborah Holt—Co-Partner and Executive Director
Deborah Holt PhD, LMFT-S
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Sharla Austin—Co-Partner and Director of Clinical Care
Sharla Austin MS , LMFT
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Dr. Catalina Young—Clinician
Catalina Young PhD, LPC
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Tiana Shivers—Clinician
Tiana Shivers, MA, LPC
Our Vision
At Relational Therapy Collective, our vision is deeply rooted in our mission, core values, and objectives—each affirming the transformative power of systemic therapy and care.
We are inspired by the remarkable individuals who have shaped our lives through their humility, curiosity, and ability to recognize the strengths of others. In their honor, we are dedicated to giving back—extending the same compassion, wisdom, grace, and support to our clinicians, team members, clients, colleagues, romantic partners, family, friends, and community. United by a shared purpose to make the world a better place, we carry forward their legacy by creating safe, attuned space where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered in their growth—both personally and relationally.
With unwavering dedication to our craft, a commitment to continuous learning, and a genuine reverence for human connection, we envision a world where every couple, family, and individual has access to the transformative power of systemic therapy—where deep-rooted healing, meaningful growth, and lasting change are not only attainable but a lived reality. As systemic clinicians, we understand that a shift in one part of the system changes all parts of the system. The transformation that begins in therapy strengthens our relationships with ourselves, with others, with our communities, and with the broader systems in which we exist.
The privilege of walking alongside our clients inspires us to contribute meaningfully—investing in our own growth, engaging wholeheartedly with our team, and showing up in the world with culturally attuned compassion and care. We believe relational well-being is both a personal and collective responsibility, and we hold that the quality of our connections—within and beyond the therapy room—is where true beauty lives and meaningful change takes root. At Relational Therapy Collective, we believe we are all interconnected—and that our collective strength, rooted in our shared humanity, is greater than the sum of its parts.
Together, we forge a path toward systemic change and healing—one relationship at a time!
As SEEN in
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March 2023
RELATIONAL THERAPY COLLECTIVE EST
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5,034+
SESSIONS COMPLETED
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771+
CLIENTS SEEN
