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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 intellect, discerning insight, powerful empathy, masterful therapeutic abilities, visionary perspective, and fierce resilience drive our practice to innovate and excel in the ever-evolving landscape of mental health care. Deborah’s innate leadership prowess, business acumen, and her unwavering commitment to excellence—both clinically and in business—distinguish us in providing the highest standard of care. Growing up in two cultural worlds, she deeply understands the strength of community and interconnectedness. Embracing a mindset of abundance, she emphasizes the importance of generosity and mutual support, firmly believing that real success flourishes when we prioritize collaboration over individual gain. 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!

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Our Philosophy and Core Values

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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 and systemic therapy, 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

Our Clinical Team

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    Executive Director

    Deborah Holt

    PhD, LMFT-S

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    Director of Clinical Care

    Sharla Austin

    MS , LMFT

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    Clinician

    Catalina Young

    PhD, LPC Associate

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    Clinician

    Tiana Shivers

    MA, LPC

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Our Vision

At Relational Therapy Collective, our vision is deeply rooted in our mission, core values, and objectives which emphasize the transformative power of systemic care.

Inspired by the remarkable individuals who have profoundly touched and influenced our lives—through their humility, curiosity, and ability to recognize the unique strengths of others—we are dedicated to giving back to the community. United by a shared objective of making the world a better place, these mentors imparted invaluable knowledge and life-changing insights, supporting us in our most vulnerable moments and championing our growth. In their spirit, we strive to extend the same compassion, wisdom, and support to our clinicians and team members, clients, colleagues, loved ones, and community.

As systemic clinicians, we envision a world where every individual, couple, and family has access to the transformative power of systemic therapy, fostering deep healing, growth, and connection. Through our unwavering dedication to our craft, continuous learning, and genuine passion for human relationships, we strive to create a lasting legacy of positive change. The privilege of walking alongside our clients inspires us to contribute meaningfully beyond the therapy room—strengthening our communities by cultivating healthy relationships, offering culturally-attuned compassion and care, fostering resilience, and promoting collective healing.

Together, we forge a path toward a brighter future, one relationship at a time!

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  • March 2023

    RELATIONAL THERAPY COLLECTIVE EST

  • 5,034+

    SESSIONS COMPLETED

  • 771+

    CLIENTS SEEN

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“Dr. Deborah Holt is a consummate professional and incredibly grounded and empathetic human being. She helped my partner and me work towards being the best versions of ourselves, speak authentically, become more vulnerable in our relationship, and grow awareness in our own lives. I am so grateful for Dr. Holt and her ability to hold space for all of her clients. She is making the world a better and more loving place every day.”