Ala Therapy Collective

10/31/2025

Meet the latest social worker to join our flock, Michi Medley! ✨

Her fire doesn’t stop at her hair. Like the phoenix, she’s risen from the ashes many times and comes back fierier each time. She’s here to help her clients do the same 🔥

No cold or clinical sessions here- she creates an inclusive therapy environment that still brings humor and fun alongside the ability to talk about heavy things.

She works with tweens, teens, young adults, and caregivers with a special emphasis on clients with autism, autoimmune disorders, and those who are neurodiverse and/or LGBTQIA2S+.

Join us in welcoming Michi by saying hello in the comments! 🫶

10/31/2025

When we hear the world “trauma,” we might have a more extreme definition of the word in our minds. Unfortunately, this extreme connotation of the word “trauma” can prevent us from seeking support for what we’ve experienced.

Particularly when talking about EMDR, we like to replace the word “trauma” with “disturbing experiences.” This removes some of the negative connotation and includes those who are struggling with what they’ve been through but don’t feel like they can label it as trauma.

When you’re ready to process the disturbing experiences in your life, our compassionate therapists are here to support you. Meet our flock of therapists and find the one you click with at alatherapycollective.com

10/28/2025

ADHD Awareness Month is every month in our house!! 🤣🤣🤣

10/24/2025

Have you claimed your free downloadable journal yet?

We specially designed 30 days of journal pages you can download and easily use in our partnership with Bold Moves magazine.

Download the fall issue of Chicks in Charge Club magazine where you’ll find your free downloadable journal template from us at Ala Therapy Collective!

10/20/2025

I love being my clients’ hype woman! 💓🫶✨

Our therapists are here to support you through life’s ups and downs. Find the therapist you click with at alatherapycollective.com 🪽

10/16/2025

Where does people pleasing actually come from, and why is it so prevalent with neurodivergent individuals?

When we receive an ADHD or Autism diagnosis later in life, we’ve probably become highly skilled at masking and have developed skills for navigating a neurotypical world. People-pleasing is one of these survival strategies.

Somewhere along the way, we learned that we were “too much” for the world around us so we learned to prioritize the comfort of other people over our own need for safety.

It takes time to undo a lifetime of people-pleasing programming and putting others’ needs before our own, but it is possible 🩵

When you’re looking for support along that journey, our compassionate and non-judgmental therapists are here to help. Meet our social workers at alatherapycollective.com 🪽

10/15/2025

Finding the therapist you “click” with means your sessions might include laughing, crying, and gently sidestepping your attempts at distracting us from talking about important topics in your sessions 😂🫶

Find the right therapist for you and schedule your free 15-minute consultation with them at alatherapycollective.com 🪽

10/14/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month, serving as the perfect reminder that ADHD wears many faces!

The difference in symptoms between men and women starts early, as children display varying symptoms that are further separated by gender and cultural lenses. Overlooking girls’ symptoms in school like daydreaming, low self-esteem, sensitivity, and more can lead to women going undiagnosed and self-managing their symptoms into adulthood.

ADHD Awareness Month is a reminder that our mental health journeys are winding, impacted by our gender and the culture we’re raised in, and a lifelong process of advocating for ourselves.

ADHD impacts people in so many different ways, and we want you to know that we see you (and we have our own stories with it, too) 💖

10/14/2025

We’re THRILLED to have our Founder and Executive Director Shylah Ridgway on the fall cover of Bold Moves magazine! 👏💜✨

This issue features a free downloadable journal from Ala Therapy Collective (that’s us!), a discussion on maternal mental health by our own Katana Jones (The Mother’s Keeper), and more.

Download your copy of Bold Moves magazine at chicksincharge.club

See more from the Chicks in Charge Magazine here 👉 Chicks in Charge Club

10/07/2025

We are accepting applications for Social Workers!

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09/30/2025

Katana Jones, LMSW is deeply passionate about supporting mothers through one of life’s most transformative journeys 🩷

She supports her clients with non-judgmental guidance for healing in the fourth trimester, evidenced-based information for pregnancy and postpartum, and tips for navigating newborn care and your own self-care.

Every mom deserves to thrive in postpartum 💜

Schedule your consultation with Katana at alatherapycollective.com 🪽

09/28/2025

Meet our Executive Director, Shylah Ridgway, LCSW! 💖

Shylah leads our flock with an out-of-the-birdcage, person-centered approach to therapy.

She provides our flock of social workers with support to build a fulfilling and sustainable career, which empowers them to bring their authentic selves to each session. 🫶

Shylah also offers online individual therapy for women and LGBTQIA+ adults to help them feel empowered to embrace who they truly are. Read more about Shylah’s therapy services at alatherapycollective.com 🪽