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, marriage counseling, 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 intellect, powerful empathy, masterful therapeutic abilities, and visionary perspective drive our practice to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of mental health care. Deborah’s leadership expertise, business acumen, and her unwavering commitment to excellence—both clinically and operationally—distinguish us in providing the highest standard of care. Raised in two cultural worlds, Deborah holds a systems-oriented worldview that honors interconnectedness and relational strength. She champions generosity, mutual support, and collective stewardship through shared leadership as the foundation of lasting success. Guided by fierce resilience and genuine care, Deborah embraces every opportunity to learn and grow alongside her team and clients—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 expertise, systemic insight, and collaborative leadership. 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, evidence-based care through expert clinicians trained in couples therapy, marriage counseling, family therapy, and individual therapy. From your first connection with our client relations coordinator to the seamless processes we uphold and the high-quality systemic therapeutic care you receive, we strive to make every part of your experience reflect our dedication to excellence. We remain at the forefront of research and professional development to ensure that every client benefits from the highest standards of systemic care—supporting meaningful and lasting transformation. This commitment also guides how we grow as a team: upholding systemic best practices and cultivating a culture of professionalism, competence, accountability, integrity, and adaptability. At RTC, excellence is a value and living practice embodied in every relationship and every aspect of our work.
COMPASSION
At Relational Therapy Collective, compassion is the heart of every connection and the thread that interconnects us. To us, compassion is more than kindness—it is a practice of attunement, curiosity, and honoring the lived realities of others. By “learning to dance in multiple realities,” we cultivate a culture of belonging where every voice and story matters. In therapy, compassion allows clients to risk vulnerability, discover courage, and experience the safety needed for healing and growth. Within our team, it fosters generosity, humility, and mutual care—reminding us that true excellence emerges from connection, not competition. In a world often marked by disconnection and division, compassion anchors us in shared humanity and sustains the resilience required for transformation—within ourselves, our relationships, and the communities we serve.
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 and family 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 is also a commitment to collective stewardship. We take responsibility for nurturing connection, supporting resilience, and sustaining the health of relational systems. This stewardship strengthens therapeutic outcomes, team cohesion, cultural competence, client retention, and professional growth. By fostering secure and authentic connections, our relational focus drives systemic change and lasting transformation—within individuals, 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—Partner & Executive Director
Deborah Holt PhD, LMFT-S
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Sharla Austin—Partner & 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
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Karla Rica Piccio—Clinician
Karla Rica Piccio, MS, LMFT Associate
Our Vision
At Relational Therapy Collective, our vision is rooted in our mission, core values, and systemic framework—affirming the transformative power of systemic therapy and relational care to foster deep-rooted healing, meaningful growth, and lasting change across individuals, couples, families, and communities.
We are inspired by the remarkable individuals who have shaped our lives through their humility, curiosity, and ability to recognize strengths in others. In their honor, we extend the same compassion, wisdom, and support to our clinicians, team members, clients, colleagues, families, and communities. United by a shared purpose, we carry forward their legacy by creating safe and attuned spaces where people feel truly seen, supported, and empowered to grow—both personally and relationally.
Our vision is to redefine relational care by uniting clinical excellence, systemic insight, and a culture of generosity, humility, and resilience. We believe that when one part of a system transforms, the entire system shifts—when a client heals, when a clinician feels valued, when a team thrives, those changes ripple outward into families, communities, and society.
Founded on the conviction that every person deserves expert systemic care, our clinicians practice with integrity, curiosity, and compassion, contributing to a broader movement of collective healing—one session, one connection at a time. 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 possible but lived realities.
Walking alongside our clients inspires us to invest in our own growth, engage wholeheartedly with our team, and show up with culturally attuned compassion and care. We believe relational well-being is both a personal and collective responsibility—and that the quality of our connections, inside and beyond the therapy room, is where true beauty and meaningful change take root.
At Relational Therapy Collective, we know that we are all interconnected—and that our collective strength, rooted in our shared humanity, is greater than the sum of its parts. Together, we are forging 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
