The Center is staffed by licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and experienced interns. We are a diverse group from the standpoint of age, sex, ethnicity, foreign-language ability and special skills. We are all generalists who can work with a wide variety of issues. We do not have a psychiatrist on staff and cannot prescribe medication. We encourage you to seek help from the counselor with whom you are most comfortable.
Rosan Gomperts, L.C.S.W., Director
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Lic #20798
Degree: M.S.W., San Francisco State, 1994
Professional Affiliations: National Association of Social Workers, International Association of Employee Assistance Programs in Education
Clinical Interests: Communication Skills, Management Coaching, Problems at work, Facilitated Conversations,Couples, Parenting, relationship issues, LGBTQ, Stress, Anxiety, Life Transitions
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Reading, Sports, Traveling
Sergio Aisenberg, L.C.S.W.
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker. LCSW CA Lic #94405, and FL (Florida) Lic #4295
Degree: Licensure in Psychology, University of Buenos Aires; MSW, Barry University, Miami, FL
Professional affiliations: National Associations of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers
Clinical Interests: Couples, family and relationship issues, life and employment transitions, personnel management challenges, conflict resolution and cross-cultural topics.
Personal interests: Reading, history, classical music, musical theater, Latin American modern and contemporary art, tennis, hiking, singing and guitar playing.
Languages: English, Spanish (native speaker) Hebrew (fluent) and Portuguese (fluent)
Karla Amanda Brown, L.M.F.T.
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Lic #103907
Certifications: Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Certified Professional Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified EMDR Therapist
Degree: M.A. Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco
Professional Affiliations: Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT), Internal Family Systems Institute (IFSI)
Clinical Interests: Shame, Relational Trauma, Cultural/Racial Trauma, Body Image, Relationship Conflict, Depression, Dissociation, Child Development/Transitions, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Collective/Group Healing, Neuroscience and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Reading, thinking, yoga, traveling near and far, learning languages and anything water related
Steve Dolezal, Ph.D.
License: Psychologist, PSY- Lic #14730
Degree: Ph.D., Pacific Graduate School, 1993
Clinical Interests: Post Traumatic Stress, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Work Stress, Employment Transitions, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Perfectionism
Mary Foston-English, L.M.F.T.
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Lic #17318; California Pupil Personnel Credential
Certifications: CAMFT Certified Supervisor, California State Certified Mediator, CEAP certified (Certified Employee Assistance Professional), Certified Mental Performance Consultant: AASP
Degree: M.A., Santa Clara University
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, National Association for Addiction Professionals, American Association Sports Psychology
Clinical Interests: Addiction/Codependency, Depression, Relationship Issues Including Pre-Marital Counseling, Parenting Issues, Ethnicity/Cultural Concerns, Post Traumatic Stress, Facilitated Conversations, Family Counseling, Sports Psychology
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Music, Soul Line Dancing, Sports, Movies, Theatre, Traveling
Amy Friedman, L.M.F.T.
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Lic #80446
Degree: M.A. Counseling Psychology, The Wright Institute; MBA, Yale University
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, EMDRIA, International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Center for Self Leadership (IFS)
Clinical Interests: Trauma, couples, parenting (including adult children), anxiety, depression, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IMS).
Personal Interests: People, writing poetry, traveling, cooking/baking, running, swimming, rock climbing
Robin Ginsberg, L.M.F.T.
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Lic #47951
Degree: B.F.A. Art Center College of Design, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, EMDRIA International Association
Clinical Interests: Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and Identity, Relationship Issues, Communication
Personal Interests: Photography, Nature Hiking, Dance, Cooking, TED Talks
Dawn Guthart, L.M.F.T.
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Lic #50419
Degree: M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, 2008
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Clinical Interests: Couples, Interpersonal Professional Communication, Parenting, Mother/Daughter Relationships, Work/Life Balance
Personal Interests: Traveling, Biking, Hiking, Reading, Movies
Desiree Hedberg, L.M.F.T.
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist , LMFT Lic #109708
Degree: M.A. Counseling Psychology w/a Health Emphasis, Santa Clara University
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Clinical Interests: Couples, LGBTQ and gender affirming work, parenting support, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, and people dealing with sexual challenges and difficulties.
Personal Interests: Hiking, reading, writing, biking, walking the beach, random adventures, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Roland Hsu, L.C.S.W.
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Lic # 100838
Degree: MSW, San José State University; PhD (History), University of Chicago
Clinical Interests: Care-Giver Concerns (caring for parents/partners/children), Grief/Bereavement and Loss, Work-Life Balance, Trans-National and Cross-Cultural Concerns, Couples, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Workplace Coaching
Personal Interests: Writing, Sports (Run/Bike/Swim), Guitar, Art and Literature, Film and Theater
Languages: English, French (nearly fluent), Spanish (moderate fluency)
Jack Komejan, L.C.S.W.
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Lic #012339
Degree: M.S.W. University of Michigan, 1982
Professional Affiliations: National Association of Social Workers, Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care, Academy of Certified Social Workers
Clinical Interests: Work Stress, Life Transitions, Loss, Mindfulness, Health Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Adolescents, Personnel Management Challenges, Men’s Health Issues
Personal Interests: Reading, Running, Bicycling, Hiking, Camping, Travel, Meditation, Music, Sports, Podcasts
Meri Mitsuyoshi, L.M.F.T.
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Lic #117024
Degree: BS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley; MA, Integral Counseling Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, SFCP, Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Science, Asian American Psychological Association
Clinical Interests: Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Work-Life Balance , Cross Cultural Concerns
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Music, Visual and Performing Arts, Sports, Wisdom Traditions, Ecopoetics
Kellianne Webster, PsyD. Clinical Psychology
Degree: B.A. Psychology, UC Berkeley; PsyD. Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University
Professional Affiliations: Association of Black Psychologist (ABPsi), American Psychological Association (APA), American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), California Psychological Association (CPA)
Clinical Interests: Treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, chemical dependency/addiction, adjustment/transition matters, grief, identity matters, couples and families and grounding and mindfulness practices.
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Travel, fashion design history, hiking, golf, gardening landscape design, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Sophie Yost, M.A, L.M.F.T.
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Lic #47814
Degree: M.A., Sorbonne University (France), 1996; M.A., John F. Kennedy University 2006
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, NCSPP, SFCP, NASAP, C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco
Clinical Interests: Mood Disorders, Pre-Natal/Postpartum Issues, Anxiety, Work Stress, Grief/Loss, Transitions, Cultural Adjustments, Communication, Assertiveness, Young Adulthood, Narcissism, Ambivalence, Loved Ones Struggling with Psychiatric Issues
Languages Spoken: English, French (native speaker), German (moderately fluent)
Personal Interests: Movies, Reading, Gardening, Swimming
Ximena Zurita, PH.D.
License: Psychologist, PSY Lic#15102
Degree: M.S. Counseling, San Jose State, 1982; M.S., Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology 1990; Ph.D., Psychology, Pacific Graduate School, 1993
Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Clinical Interests: Cross-Cultural Issues, Career and Relationship Issues, Self-Defeating Behavior Patterns, Women's Issues, Parenting Concerns, Children's Behavioral Concerns
Languages: Spanish, English
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Art and Literature, Piano, Traveling, Hiking
Karen Carrie, INTERN - Associate MFT/PCC
License: Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC #6801
Degree: MA, Counseling (Health Emphasis), Santa Clara University (2019)
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
Clinical Interests: Couples, Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Work-Life Balance, Relationship Issues, Women’s Issues, Mindfulness Based Stress Management, Mood Disorders, Pre-Natal/Postpartum Issues, Sexuality, Male and Female Sexual Issues
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Music, art, sports, travel
Emily Felber, INTERN - M.S., Psy.D. Candidate
Degree: B.A., Franklin & Marshall College (2012), M.S., Clinical Psychology, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium (2019)
Clinical Interests: Post Traumatic Stress, Anxiety, Phobias, OCD, Mood Disorders, Addiction/Substance Use, Work Stress, Life Transitions, Communication, Assertiveness, Sport Psychology
Personal interests: Reading, Sports, Hiking, Theater, Dogs
Margot Paul, INTERN - M.S., Psy.D. Student
Degree: B.S., Psychology, Tulane University, 2014; M.S., Behavioral Health Psychology, Tulane University, 2015; M.S., Clinical Psychology, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, 2019
Clinical Interests: Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Couples, Interpersonal Communication, Stress, Assertiveness, Trauma, Anger Management
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Traveling, Swimming, Movies and Theater, Reading, Art, Biking, Hiking
Maggie Wang, INTERN - MA, MT-BC, Psy.D. Practicum Student
Degree: M.A., Music Therapy, New York University; M.S., Clinical Psychology, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium
Clinical Interests: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Cultural Concerns, Health Psychology, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Couples
Personal interests: Piano playing, baking, reading, traveling
Kelli Smith, Office Manager
Administrative Duties: Handles client services, and all other administrative support to the Faculty and Staff Help Center's director and staff.
Personal Interests: Hiking, Camping; Reading, Theater and Music
