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Meet Our Team

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Clinical Supervisors

LAURA ROSE
LMFT
SUPERVISOR

Welcome! My name is Laura Rose, the founder of Laura Rose Therapy & Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been in practice for 13 years. I have a physical offices located in Marin and Oakland Hills, and I see clients virtually. I also work with clients nationwide as a coach...

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JESSE WHITTLE-UTTER
LMFT

Hi, I'm Jesse — a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with ten years of experience providing psychotherapy, supervision, and coaching in both agency and private practice settings. I have trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR...

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BRETT WHEELER
LMFT

Hi, I’m Brett! I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as clinical supervision, with a relational and psychoanalytic approach. My work focuses on experiences of dissociation, anxiety, and personality disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder...

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DEIRDRE SABOW
LMFT

Hello and welcome, my name is Deirdre. I am an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Depth Hypnosis Practitioner and a Certified Life Coach. My journey into this work has allowed me to expand and sit in deep gratitude for the ability we...

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JEFFREY GIANELLI
LCSW

Hi, I’m Jeffrey, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing as a therapist for over 10 years. I am located in Oakland, CA and see clients both virtually and in person. I also serve as a Clinical Supervisor for Rose Therapy.

My experience is rooted in depth oriented, somatic ...

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Associate Therapists

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NATALIA SMITH-MARTINEZ
AMFT

Hi, my name is Natalia and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I work well with kids of all ages, couples, and individuals struggling with relational difficulties and disconnection. I came to the healing world to help people find connection and belonging in their surroundings and inner world...

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LIBRA KAPLAN
AMFT

Hi I'm Libra, Expressive arts therapist for women and couples, with a special focus on women with ADHD. I offer creative psychotherapy that bridges mind, body, heart, and soul. I work with women, couples, and groups who are tired of carrying trauma, shame, overwhelm, and disconnection, and need a safe space to unravel....

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HALEY HUNTER
AMFT

I believe the most important part of therapy is feeling comfortable, seen, and safe with your therapist. That means creating a space where you can show up as you are, and where alongside you. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, relationship and difficult life experiences.

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NANCY ALDRICH
AMFT

Welcome! My name is Nancy and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Grief Support Specialist, and a mother and grandmother. I offer a safe space for individuals, couples, families and adolescents (via telehealth and in person) to heal and grow.

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ARIAN DASMALCHI
AMFT & APCC

Hello! My name is Arian, and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). A yearning for deeper connection and meaning led me to this career, and I’m grateful to work with people like you.

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MELISSA CETLIN
AMFT

Hi, I’m Melissa. I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping people connect with their sense of self and inner trust. I work with teens, adults, and families, supporting them in navigating life’s complexities with greater self-awareness and compassion.

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MEREDITH ISAKSEN
AMFT

Hi there, I’m Meredith. I enjoy working with teens, adults, mothers, families, couples and parents. It is my deepest priority to ensure my clients feel witnessed and accepted. I am a trauma-informed and depth oriented psychotherapist, committed to tailoring treatment to my client's individual needs.

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CASSIDY CAVANNAH
AMFT

Hi, I'm Cassidy, and I think of therapy as a partnership — something we create and do together in collaboration. My role is to meet you where you are and to create a safe place for your curious explorations, healing, and growth. If you're in the middle of something hard — grief, trauma, a difficult diagnosis...

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BREANNE BENSON AMFT, APCC

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As a doctoral student in Transpersonal Psychology and a therapist in clinical practice, I offer a depth-oriented and integrative approach to psychotherapy that invites clients into a more authentic, embodied relationship with themselves and their lives. My work is grounded in the understanding that...

JULIE CONQUEST
APCC

Hello. I see you there, seeking something different. I'm Julie an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. No matter what brought you to this moment, I am here to sit beside you. From this place where we sit, side by side, my greatest calling is to tune into your deepest sense of knowing.

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KATIE LI
AMFT, APCC

I support adults with neurodivergent traits in navigating trauma, emotion regulation, and relationship issues. I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my sessions to process...

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ERIKA ALCALDE
AMFT

I’m Erika - a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate based in Oakland, CA.
I deeply believe in the transformational power of therapy and in the inner healing intelligence that lives within each of us. My priority in our work together is creating a space that feels safe, authentic, and genuinely connected...

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EMILY DELAPLAIN
ASW

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I’m Emily, an Associate Social Worker who works with adults and older adults, offering a person-centered and individualized approach to therapy. I believe healing happens best within a safe and supportive relationship. My goal is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move through your therapeutic journey.

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ANDREA SAMAYOA-SOSA
ASW

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Hi, I’m Andrea, an Associate Clinical Social Worker. What would it feel like to finally feel at ease in your own skin and in your relationships? You may notice yourself giving until there’s nothing left or creating distance to protect yourself. If you recognize these patterns but feel stuck changing them, I’m here to walk alongside you.

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HEATHER KLINE
ASW

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Hello, I’m Heather, an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW). I work with neurodivergent adults, couples, and parents, as well as those navigating life transitions. I offer a collaborative approach, integrating Brainspotting when appropriate, to support growth and lasting change.

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JARON VESELY
PCC

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Most coaching is designed to help you run faster on a track you might not even want to be on. This work is different. We look at the architecture of your life - your leadership, your transitions, your commitments - and ask whether any of it actually reflects who you are. Coherence over ambition. Integrity over optimization. If talking were...

KASSANDRA MAYHEW
AMFT, APCC

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Therapy is an inherently intimate experience that can lead to deeper understanding, meaning-making, and profound change. Maybe you’re here because of a significant loss, relationship challenges, or difficulties at work or school. My approach integrates relational, psychodynamic, somatic...

ANAHITA FAR
ASW

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Hi, my name is Anahita. If you're a young adult figuring out who you are, in your sense of self, your relationships, or your place in the world, I'd love to walk alongside you in that exploration. If you're a professional quietly navigating burnout, people-pleasing, or the feeling that you've drifted from yourself...

EMMA GOODFIELD
AMFT

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Hi, I’m Emma, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area. I offer individual therapy for adults and teens, both in person and online. My approach is rooted in a contextual and psychodynamic framework, exploring how personal struggles are shaped...

ERIC METZGAR
AMFT

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Hi, I’m Eric. I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), and I believe that no one should have to carry their struggles alone. As a Buddhist teacher once told me, “It’s hard to be a person.” In a world that demands we keep it all together, it is completely understandable to feel overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, sad, angry or lost.

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Research has shown that the strongest predictor of treatment success is the quality of the therapist-client relationship. We look forward to helping you find your ideal match.

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