Relational Consultation for Owners, Supervisors & Therapists in Leadership

Curious people often ask how I built Ventura Therapy Collective. The honest-to-God truth is that I couldn’t tell you. I have no idea how I got here. It all happened so fast. I never made a business plan. NO CLUE about Profit and Loss. Didn’t have an idea of how I wanted it to look. Looking back, I think that I was looking for a feeling or a sense of place or space.

I think this is what happened…

In the beginning, I wasn’t trying to build something big. I was trying to build something safe—a small office, one thoughtful associate (now Cody Norris, LMFT), and a way to do good clinical work without the weight and bureaucracy of large systems. Cody and I wanted care to feel real and obtainable again.

What surprised us most was that it grew. And it kept growing. We grew so fast, and the reason was that there was a significant need for associates to have good supervision and a place that felt sustainable to work. Cody and I found that there was such a stark contrast between what was taught in school and what the actual application of these skills was. So I kept hiring. Until I couldn’t hold it alone anymore.

Along the way, I gathered an extraordinary group of women who believed in what we were creating: a practice rooted in accessibility, compassion, and care for the people who give care. A place where new therapists are seen as humans first. A collective built on mentorship, curiosity, and shared responsibility rather than hierarchy and fear. All of these women had something very much in common. It wasn’t that we all came from the county. It was because we knew that we could do this differently. Something more aligned with what we were missing ourselves. Community. Mentorship. Grace.

What began as a 100% telehealth practice in my garage has since grown into over 8,000 square feet of office space, 38 employees, multiple wellness programs, training pathways, insurance contracts, and all of the complexity that comes with running an associate-centered, insurance-based group practice.

I won’t romanticize this work.
Running a group practice is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

What I want, deeply, is for others not to have to learn everything the hard way. It doesn’t have to be so difficult that you give up. You don’t need to make all the same mistakes I did. So… I will tell you everything I know and what not to do.

My Consulting Approach

My approach to consulting is relational, not prescriptive.

This work is not about forcing outcomes, hitting arbitrary milestones, or optimizing you into exhaustion. It’s an invitation to slow down, look inward, and bring light to the places that are asking for your attention—personally, professionally, and relationally.

Together, we explore:

• Where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or isolated

• Where your intuition has gone quiet—and how to reconnect with it

• How your leadership style intersects with your nervous system

• What sustainability actually looks like for you

• How to lead without abandoning yourself

This is about becoming more secure in your intuition and more grounded in your entrepreneurial spirit—not by pushing harder, but by listening more honestly.

I consult from real experience, not theory. I’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and the messy, uncomfortable truths in between. I’ve burned out. I’ve rebuilt. I’ve questioned everything: my identity, my purpose. And I’ve learned that this work—while demanding—can also be deeply meaningful and connective when done with care.

If you’re building, growing, or reimagining your practice or leadership role, I’ll meet you where you are—with honesty, empathy, and deep respect for the complexity of what you’re holding.