

A Community for Connection & Growth
We believe mental health professionals benefit from having a community around them—people to learn with, share ideas with, and turn to along the way.
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Our community brings together clinicians who value collaboration, ethical practice, cultural awareness, and lifelong learning. Rather than viewing one another as competitors, we believe there is value in creating genuine professional connections and sharing the knowledge and experiences that help all of us grow.
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Through workshops, events, educational resources, and opportunities to connect, West Valley Therapist Collective provides a space for professionals to continue learning while building relationships within their community.
Meet the founders
We’re three longtime friends and Licensed Clinical Social Workers who believe that good things happen when people have a community around them.
Alison Dunning, MBA, LCSW
Technology & Operations
Heather Huiting, LCSW
Speaker & Member Liaison
Margaret Masi, LCSW
Marketing & Community Outreach
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Over the years, we’ve experienced firsthand how rewarding—and sometimes isolating—work in mental health can be. We wanted to create a place where clinicians could connect with one another, exchange ideas, continue learning, and know they have a community behind them.
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West Valley Therapist Collective grew from that simple idea: we don’t have to do this work alone.
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We’re excited to build a community where professionals can learn, collaborate, share experiences, and support one another along the way.
