Christie and Olivia first crossed paths when Olivia was completing her graduate school practicum and seeking experience in private practice. Their professional journeys continued to intersect over the years, leading to a meaningful collaboration. When Christie returned to private practice after her time with the VA, she reconnected with Olivia to reestablish her work in the private sector. As they settled in, Christie invited Olivia to co-facilitate a sexual trauma recovery group based on a curriculum she had developed and piloted at the VA. From that transformative experience, Collective Wellness was born.

Through this initial collaboration, Christie and Olivia witnessed the profound impact of group therapy in the healing process. They saw firsthand how survivors found strength, connection, and exponential growth within a supportive therapeutic community. Inspired by this success, they committed to expanding access to group therapy, partnering with community organizations to address a range of issues in innovative and inclusive ways.

Today, Collective Wellness offers therapeutic groups for sexual trauma survivors, individuals exploring their inner landscape of parts, and those living with chronic illness. Additionally, we are developing an educational series on the Physiology of Trauma and Coping Skills for Trauma Survivors.

We invite you to explore our offerings, reach out with any questions, and inquire about enrollment or waitlisting for one of our groups. We’ll save you a seat!