Get Real and Heal Therapy
Are you someone who grew up in a culture or community where mental health wasn't acknowledged or understood? Have you ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or like you had to carry your struggles alone? Maybe you hold yourself to incredibly high standards—and still feel like it’s never enough.Get Real and Heal Therapy is a dedicated space for mental health support and healing within BIPOC communities.
About Us
Our therapy center
At Get Real and Heal Therapy, we offer more than just mental health support — we offer connection, representation, and real understanding. What makes our group practice unique is that our clinicians reflect the communities we serve. We bring both professional expertise and lived experience to the table, especially when it comes to navigating race, identity, and the impact of systemic oppression.
We recognize that many of our struggles and traumas are rooted in institutional racism and intergenerational harm. Our team is deeply committed to holding space for those experiences, offering culturally responsive care to individuals facing anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use/addiction, trauma, and more. With compassion and authenticity, our therapists are here to support you on your healing journey. Together, we’ll create a path to wellness that honors your story and centers your truth.
Our Services
Meet the Team
June Dean-Villatoro, LCSW
Therapist I LGBTQ+ Affirming I Culturally Competent
June Dean-Villatoro is a licensed therapist, specializing in supporting BIPOC individuals who are navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and depression. With a focus on helping anxious overachievers, people-pleasers, perfectionists, and those going through difficult life transitions, June brings a compassionate yet direct approach to therapy, infused with humor and authenticity.
Her therapeutic style prioritizes building strong, trusting relationships, providing a safe space for clients to explore their challenges while also offering practical tools for lasting change. June uses a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, tailored to each client’s unique needs. As a BIPOC therapist, June’s passion for mental health work is deeply personal. Having faced her own struggles with mental health in a community that often overlooks or misunderstands these issues, she is driven by a desire to help others who may be experiencing similar challenges.
Ryleeanne Gutierrez, APCC
Therapist | LGBTQ+ Affirming | Culturally Competent
Rylee is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for supporting teens, young adults, and couples through life’s most challenging transitions. She specializes in working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship concerns, and emotional overwhelm, offering a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for growth.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment-based interventions. Rylee is also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, allowing her to support couples in building deeper emotional connection, communication, and resilience.
Rylee is committed to helping clients better understand themselves, develop healthier relationship patterns, and build practical tools for emotional regulation and long-term well-being.
Alex Cedas, AMFT
Therapist | LGBTQ+ Affirming | Culturally Competent
Alex is a Mexican American therapist who is deeply passionate about helping people feel seen, supported, and understood. He specializes in working with individuals navigating major life changes—whether it's processing grief, healing from trauma, or building self-esteem and confidence.With a focus on improving communication, self-advocacy, and emotional awareness, Alex supports his clients in developing practical tools to manage symptoms and create meaningful change. His approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative—providing a safe space to explore feelings of overwhelm, disconnection, or uncertainty about the future.
Alex’s therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic approaches, and Person-Centered Therapy. He tailors his work to each individual’s unique needs, honoring their cultural identity and personal strengths throughout the healing process.
Client testimonial
"June is an excellent therapist. She has helped me improve on topics i've been struggling with for years in just a few months. She has easily become a great support system for myself and a great provider overall. She is gentle with her counseling while being effective and persistent"
Client testimonial
"Working with Alex has been such a grounding and empowering experience. From the very first session, I felt genuinely heard and supported. They bring a calming, compassionate presence to every conversation and have helped me develop healthier coping skills and a deeper understanding of myself. I appreciate their holistic approach and how they tailor sessions to meet me exactly where I’m at. I’ve grown so much in my emotional awareness and ability to navigate life’s challenges with more confidence and clarity. So grateful for this experience and highly recommend!"
Client testimonial
" I can't express how grateful I am for my experience with June. From the very first session, I felt heard, understood, and supported. June's compassionate and non-judgemental approach created a safe space for me to explore my thoughts and feelings. Her guidance and expertise helped me navigate through some of the most challenging moments in my life. I've gained valuable insights, coping strategies, and a better understanding of myself. I wholeheartedly recommend June to anyone seeking therapy. She is a true professional who genuinely cares about about her clients well-being"
Contact us
In person and virtual throughout California
Office locations
Studio City
12711 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, Ca 91604
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​Pasadena ​
236 W Mountain St. Pasadena Ca, 91103
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