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Carie Howard, LAMFT
We’re In This Together: The Value of Community in the Therapy Process
In the fall of 2023, I moved to San Francisco to begin my practicum, working within the shelter system alongside individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and

Alyssa Poirot, LAMFT
Healing Happens in Connection
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the idea of helping people understand themselves and their relationships. As I was going into my sophomore year of

Karlyn Pleasants, PsyD
The Heart of Transformation: Where hope is cultivated through participation, purpose, and belonging.
Transformation rarely happens in isolation; it takes shape through participation, purpose, and a sense of belonging. It unfolds in relationship and thrives within a community of people who share a

Megan Harrison, LMFT
Welcome to the Conversation: Why This Work Matters to Me
When I think about where this work began for me, I go back to 2008. At that time, I was a practicum student, and I began working with individuals