Hi, I’m Charla -

(pronounced SHAR-luh & I use she/her pronouns)

a therapist, educator, and researcher committed to building a more equitable world. My work lives at the intersection of mental health and equity, supporting individuals and systems in moving towards healing, accountability, and transformation.

Therapy Services

I provide personalized individual therapy through Connected in Community.

Speaking

Keynotes, panels, and workshops that challenge systems, invite reflection, and center equity in real, actionable ways.

Teaching

On-demand continuing education courses are available through Doin’ the Work.

Research

Practice-informed research focused on mental health practiced through an equity-centered framework.

Keep in Touch

If you’d like to keep up with my work, subscribe to my Substack, Praxis, where I write about the intersection of mental health & equity.