Just Gather

Profile Current (Last updated: Mar 18, 2026 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Arolyn Burns, LMFT, LPCC

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Arolyn Burns is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who brings over two decades of experience in clinical psychology, trauma recovery, crisis intervention, and family systems work. She approves all of Just Gather's multi sensory curricula. As author of Anxiety Annihilated, Arolyn is a mental wellness leader who supports adults, adolescents, and children through evidence-based approaches. She has delivered trainings and presentations for hospitals, universities, faith-based organizations, and statewide conferences, and has appeared as a recurring expert therapist on television. Recognized for excellence in social work and clinical service, Arolyn received the Cornelia Funke Award for Exceptional Social Work and has been consistently honored among top-rated licensed counselors. She remains active in professional organizations, volunteer initiatives, and community education focused on healing, resilience, and family well-being.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 2
Number of Part-Time Staff 1
Number of Volunteers 20
Number of Contract Staff 4

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Other
Caucasian 16
Hispanic/Latino 3
Other (Please Specify)
African Americans/Black 2
Asian Americans/Pacific Islander 2
Native Americans/American Indian
Gender
Male 6
Female 17
Not Specified

CONTACT

Just Gather

21541 Ann's Lane
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Michelle Highberg

michelle@justgatherwellness.org

Phone: 9498137681

justgatherwellness.org