Just Gather
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