MEET OUR TEAM
ABOUT LAURA ROSE, LMFT
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 12 years. I have a physical office located in Marin and see clients virtually. I also work with clients nationwide as a coach.
I come from a depth psychology orientation, which takes into account the unconscious beliefs, attitudes, and self-defeating patterns hidden from everyday awareness that impact our well-being and relationships. In my practice, I use approaches like EMDR, psychodynamic, Jungian depth, and Somatic therapies to help you transform your inner and relational conflicts into opportunities for growth and life change.
My life experience as a mother, partner, corporate executive, meditator, and traveler, as all the trials and tribulations along the way, led to my becoming a Psychotherapist. I’ve studied both Eastern and Western philosophies and religions, which allows me to bring a wealth of depth to my work with clients.
Almost everything I help clients through is something I have experienced. Through living a life of introspection and self-discovery, I have come to value the inner worlds of others and have developed immense compassion and empathy. I understand the importance of humor in the healing process. I hope to be able to help you see the beauty in who you are and to provide the unconditional acceptance that is at the foundation of a journey toward growth and change.
My Education
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California where I was trained in Depth Psychology. I did my graduate research in EMDR, which has shown to be effective in the treatment of PTSD and other forms of trauma. I have found that utilizing EMDR is a straightforward way to approach symptom reduction for clients who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns. In my experience, EMDR combined with depth psychology addresses clients’ challenges in a very effective, holistic way.
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My Education
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California where I was trained in Depth Psychology. I did my graduate research in EMDR, which has shown to be effective in the treatment of PTSD and other forms of trauma. I have found that utilizing EMDR is a straightforward way to approach symptom reduction for clients who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns. In my experience, EMDR combined with depth psychology addresses clients’ challenges in a very effective, holistic way.
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ABOUT JESSE WHITTLE-UTTER, LMFT
My Education
Jesse received his undergraduate degree from the Univesity of California, Berkeley, and his Masters in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, a training program with a Jungian/depth focus.
ABOUT ELISE HOLLAND, AMFT
Hello! My name is Elise and I am an Associate Marriage and Family therapist (#138904). I specialize in working with teens and adults experiencing relational issues, anxiety and depression.
I believe in collaborating with my clients and use a combination of depth and behavioral approaches in my work. For example, we may decide to use psychodynamics, parts-work and Gestalt psychotherapy to uncover and process childhood trauma, and also CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical-behavioral therapy) to build and practice new thoughts and behaviors.
As a children’s author, I also enjoy story-telling. When appropriate, I am drawn to narrative therapy and mythology to connect people to their imaginations so that they may script better stories for themselves. I share the Dalai Lama’s belief that the purpose of life is to be happy. This doesn’t mean we go through life trying to escape from grief, anger, fear or any of the other, myriad emotions that feel bad to us – quite the opposite. If we are to experience happiness, we need to feel safe contacting all of our emotions. It is my intention to create the space in which clients can do this.
Above all, I practice Carl Rogers’ theory of unconditional positive regard, and work with clients to develop radical self-acceptance and compassion. Wherever you are on your life journey, I would love to chat with you about your, or your child’s therapy needs.
My Education
I received a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Michigan. In addition to working at Laura Rose Psychotherapy and Coaching, I work at the North Marin Community Services organization, where I provide psychotherapy to their teen and adult clients, and also to students at Sinaloa Middle School.
ABOUT CAITLIN SKORUPSKI, AMFT
Hello, my name is Caitlin! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#137284). I use approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Theories along with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I work with a wide range of clients, though I specialize in working with adolescents/ teenagers (12-17), complex and childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic illness.
I started my work in Mental Health with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with adolescents on the Autism Spectrum before transferring into both residential and outpatient settings for higher need and risk adolescents 11-17 and adults. I have worked in multiple school-based settings with adolescents and their families before moving to private practice.
My personal experiences have provided me with valuable insights and empathy that I bring to my work as a therapist. I can connect with my clients and understand their unique challenges, as I have personally navigated similar experiences. This allows me to guide clients toward healing with a sense of compassion and understanding. I hope to empower my clients to understand that they are not defined by their traumas and help them navigate the journey toward healing.
My Education
I received my Masters in Marital and Family Therapy from Alliant International University and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Los Angeles. In addition to my degrees, I have completed training for EMDR to further my trauma-focused approach to therapy.
In my spare time, I value personal growth and connection, which are reflected in my reading, writing, and cooking hobbies. As well as the time that I can spend with my child and animals playing, going to the park, and exploring.
ABOUT RAQUEL KECK, AMFT
Raquel Keck is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT). Raquel received her Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy at Brandman University. She utilizes a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling to foster hope, healing, and resilience. Raquel enjoys helping others while using strength-based approaches and integrating various treatment therapies best to meet the needs and goals of her clients. She has been trained in EMDR and enjoys working with individuals, families, and couples via Tele-Health.
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ABOUT ELENA EQUSQUIZA, AMFT
All too often, sex and spirit are completely neglected in the therapy room. When I tell people my primary therapeutic focuses are sexuality and spirituality, I am typically met with confusion. For many, these two aspects of life are entirely unrelated. What’s more, sex and spirit are almost entirely split off from one another within the collective unconscious. This split can leave us feeling empty, and we may struggle to find meaning in our lives. Yet I have found sexual and spiritual crises seem to go hand in hand, and tending to both our erotic and spiritual needs is essential in our pursuit of wholeness.
My goal as a therapist is to help you reclaim your birthright to sexual and spiritual liberation. I facilitate this process by integrating the principles of spiritual and depth psychology, feminist and mujerista psychology, liberation psychology, EMDR, and narrative therapy. Prioritizing pleasure is a radical act of resistance in a society that works to grind down our spirits and rob us of our joy. Together we can identify and challenge the oppressive forces that are stopping you from feeling fully alive.
I am open to working with couples, individuals, and adolescents from all walks of life. I especially love working with clients who resist sexual repression by embracing expansive sexual identities. I welcome people practicing ethical non-monogamy, sex workers, kinksters, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As a Peruvian-American woman, I love to explore the challenges and strengths that come with multicultural identity. I believe my role as a therapist requires me to address the way ideas about race, gender, sexuality, size, ability, and class shape individual experience. When we realize we are not solely responsible for our shortcomings, but rather it is our oppressed position within society that causes distress, we can reclaim our power and begin to heal.
My Education
I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Spiritual and Depth Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. I received my basic EMDR training and have pursued additional training in sexology and somatic sex education. I am fluent in Spanish and am currently studying Andean Medicine and Herbalism with the Escuela de Medicina Andina in Chile.
In my free time, I love to dance, spend time in nature, read philosophical and political literature, and spend time with my friends, cats, and partners. Prioritizing self-care and community-care keeps me grounded and energized. I have found pleasure to be an indispensable ally in my own process of healing from trauma.
Deirdre received her B.S. in Education from the University of Arizona, her Masters in Education from Chapman University (educator 18 years), and her Masters in Behavioral Sciences, AMFT & LPCC from Dominican University of California. She also maintains the following Certifications and Practice Areas of Focus.
Certified Life Coach: Martha Beck School
Certified Hypnotherapist/Depth Hypnosis Practitioner: Foundation of the Sacred Stream
Certified Yoga Instructor
Breathwork Facilitator and Mindfulness techniques practitioner
Hospice Grief Therapist
Practice Areas of Focus: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Family, Life Transitions, Depression/Anxiety, Grief and Loss
ABOUT DEIRDRE SABOW, AMFT
Hello and welcome, my name is Deirdre Sabow. I am an Associate 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 have to contribute to and participate in our own healing process. I believe in order to be healthy and whole, we must holistically balance our mind, body and spirit.
The rebalancing modalities and evidence based treatments I incorporate are:
- Breath-work, mindfulness techniques, yoga, somatic work (physical)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), depth hypnosis, hypnotherapy, coaching, dream analysis (psychological)
- Plant medicine integration, meditation practices, connecting to higher self (spiritual)
I am honored to join you on your healing journey by empowering you to see, feel and break old patterns; to heal the past and create your conscious self. I am dedicated to assisting you in your own evolution by incorporating tools that focus on rebalancing the body and nervous system by healing unresolved emotional wounds. I work with a variety of tools that will support you by bringing you into new awareness in which choice becomes possible.
My wish for you is that you commit to your work, gradually unfold into the person you have always wanted to be and stop shinning the light on things you are not. Your walk into curiosity and truth takes courage, and may require some discomfort to truly heal. Only then can you authentically live a life of truth and self-love, where the gifts of joy and freedom are abundant.
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ABOUT JULIA GURZI
Hi, I’m Julia! I’m the office assistant at Laura Rose Therapy & Coaching Practice. I’m also getting my masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine and look forward to seeing clients of my own in the future.
For now, I’m learning from the wonderful therapists in the practice and coordinating consultations with new and existing clients.
Our Professional Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- East Bay Therapist Association
- Marin Chapter of CAMFT
- East Bay Chapter of CAMFT
- San Francisco Chapter of CAMFT
- Psychology Today
- Registered with the California Board of Behavioral
Sciences - Alumni Association of Pacifica Graduate Institute
- ARAS (Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism)
- San Francisco Jung Society
- Depth Therapy Alliance