
Because deep down, everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and heard.
Who We Are
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Ana Luz (Annie) Lopez (she/her/ella)
Ana Luz (Annie) Lopez, LCSW, is a trauma-focused therapist and immigrant from El Salvador with lived experience of surviving domestic violence and PTSD.
As the Founder of Collectively We Heal, Ana combines innovative therapies like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and KAP to create a safe, supportive space for personal and collective healing.
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Michaela Slezak, ASW
Michaela Slezak, MSW, ASW, is a trauma-focused therapist specializing in supporting individuals in the LGBTQIA2-S+ and creative communities.
With a deep commitment to healing, Michaela uses modalities like EMDR, DBT, and somatic work to guide clients in processing trauma, depression, and anxiety, restoring their relationships with themselves and others.
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Ana Bowens, LCSW (she/her)
Ana Bowens, LCSW, helps clients move through grief, trauma, and life’s challenges with compassion and intention. Drawing from her experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse and those in crisis, Ana guides clients toward greater self-understanding, stability, and hope.
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Jazel Flores, ASW
Jazel Flores, ASW, supports clients in navigating trauma, anxiety, and life transitions with warmth and care. With experience in crisis intervention and working with survivors of sexual violence, Jazel helps clients build resilience, regain a sense of control, and reconnect with their strengths.
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Elisa Jimenez, ACSW (she/her)
Elisa Jimenez, MSW, ACSW (she/her) helps clients move through trauma, grief, financial stress, and major life transitions with care and clarity. Her approach supports you in reconnecting with yourself, building emotional resilience, and finding steadiness in the midst of uncertainty.
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Kristina Duran, ASW (She/Her/Ella)
Kristina Duran, ASW, earned her MSW from UC Berkeley and specializes in supporting LGBTQ+ and queer individuals navigating trauma, depression, and anxiety. She uses evidence-based approaches—including DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Bereavement Counseling—to help clients build resilience, develop effective coping tools, and move toward healing and wholeness.
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Serena Lee, LCSW (she/her)
Serena Lee, LCSW, (she/her) a trauma-informed therapist with lived experience, she supports BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and children of immigrants in healing through connection and identity exploration. She helps clients reconnect with their innate resilience, foster self-compassion, and build sustainable emotional tools for empowered living.
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Candice Craft, LMFT
Candice Craft, LMFT (she/her) offers integrative, trauma-informed therapy for women and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating chronic illness, complex trauma, medical and reproductive challenges, and neurodivergence. Through modalities like Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and narrative therapy, Candice creates a virtual space across California where clients can feel seen, affirmed, and safely supported in their healing journey.
