about us
wish your ex had been screened by a licensed therapist before your last relationship? same here.
little birdie matchmaking was created for singles who are ready for something more intentional. something that is more thoughtful than an app, more personal than a mixer, and more supportive that dating alone.
we bring more care and clarity into the dating process through therapist-led matchmaking, thoughtful screen, curated events, and a community of intentional singles.
our approach is selective, but not about status. we care about emotional readiness, values alignment, and whether someone is genuinely open to building something real.
what makes little birdie different
we take the time to get to know our flock members personally so introductions and events feel aligned, thoughtful, and meaningful.
intentional screening
our events are thoughtfully designed to make people more natural, engaging, and intentional than a typical singles mixer.
curated events
our whole team are licensed marriage and family therapists and our approach is informed by relationship dynamics, emotional readiness, and what helps people build lasting connections.
therapist-led
we’re building more than a matchmaking service. we’re creating spaces where intentional singles can meet, connect, and feel supported in the process.
community
erin
founder + matchmaker
as a licensed marriage and family therapist based in san diego, erin has spent years helping individuals and couples better understand their patterns in love, communicate more openly, and build relationships that feel secure, meaningful, and aligned.
through both her clinical work and personal life, erin has experienced the full spectrum of relationships — the deeply fulfilling, the misaligned, the growth-filled, and the painful. this lived experience, combined with her professional training, allows her to guide people with both insight and empathy, meeting them where they are while helping them move toward the relationships they truly want.
little birdie was born from a simple belief: dating doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming or disconnected. after years of witnessing how modern dating often prioritizes surface-level compatibility over emotional readiness, erin created little birdie to offer a more intentional, human-centered alternative: one that values shared values, emotional availability, and genuine compatibility over algorithms or endless swiping.
outside of her work, you’ll often find erin surfing, climbing, practicing yoga, playing music, or spending time in nature… experiences that inform her belief that connection feels most natural when people feel grounded, open, and fully themselves.
with a thoughtful, grounded, and relational approach, erin curates introductions and experiences designed to help people connect more authentically and feel more like themselves in the process.
jenny
co-founder + head of brand
as a therapist, creative, and someone who loves building community, jenny cares deeply about helping people feel seen, connected, and understood. she leads little birdie’s brand, marketing, social media, and event experience while paying close attention to the details that help singles feel welcomed, emotionally supported, and comfortable showing up as themselves in a space where dating can already feel vulnerable.
jenny is especially passionate about building a sense of community around the dating experience. she hopes people do not just meet intentional singles through little birdie, but feel surrounded by others who understand the uncertainty, frustration, and vulnerability that can come with modern dating. through thoughtfully designed events, shared experiences, and relatable content, she helps create a space where people can feel less alone in the process.
in a dating landscape shaped by apps, algorithms, ai, and endless swiping, jenny believes human connection and self-awareness matter more than ever. she enjoys translating therapist-informed ideas about dating, relationships, and emotional patterns into content and experiences that feel approachable, honest, and useful.
through little birdie, jenny hopes to bring together therapist-informed insight, intentional matchmaking, and genuine community so dating can feel more human, reflective, and supported. her vision is to create a space where people can learn more about themselves, connect meaningfully with others, and move through modern dating with greater clarity and intention.
karen
co-founder + head of operations
bio coming soon…
kevin
relationship consultant + men’s community lead
as a relationship therapist and someone who is passionate about helping people move beyond survival mode, kevin supports individuals in understanding the deeper patterns that shape how they connect with themselves and others. his work focuses on self-worth, emotional intelligence, relationships, identity, and creating meaningful, sustainable change.
kevin was drawn to little birdie because modern dating offers more options than ever, yet often leaves people feeling frustrated, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward. as little birdie’s relationship consultant and men’s community lead, he supports members through consultations, dating strategy, and personal growth while helping create a stronger sense of community among men.
kevin hopes to challenge traditional ideas of masculinity by encouraging a version of strength that includes emotional honesty, vulnerability, confidence, and genuine connection. he believes healthy relationships require curiosity, courage, self-awareness, and a willingness to take meaningful risks.
through little birdie, kevin hopes to help people feel less alone in the challenges of modern dating and leave with greater clarity, confidence, and intention around both the relationship they want and how they want to show up within it.
lauren
OC/LA community outreach partner
as a licensed marriage and family therapist and someone who cares deeply about creating spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and understood, lauren is passionate about helping people navigate relationships, identity, anxiety, perfectionism, and life transitions. her work is especially rooted in supporting lgbtqia+ and bipoc communities and creating environments where people feel safe showing up as their authentic selves.
lauren was drawn to little birdie because she believes modern dating can feel overwhelming, disconnected, and overly focused on swipe culture. she values little birdie’s community-centered approach and its focus on creating welcoming, low-pressure spaces where people can connect more naturally and intentionally.
as little birdie’s oc/la community outreach partner, lauren helps expand the community throughout orange county and los angeles by building local partnerships, supporting queer-inclusive programming, and creating more opportunities for intentional singles to meet through shared experiences.
lauren believes meaningful relationships can transform people’s lives, whether they begin as romantic connections, friendships, or simply a stronger sense of belonging. she hopes every little birdie event helps people feel more connected than when they arrived, comfortable being themselves, and open to what may grow naturally.
through little birdie, lauren hopes to help build a community where people feel excited to show up authentically and where meaningful connection continues to grow across southern california.