Meet Our Team of Group Therapists

David Khalili, LMFT

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David is the founder of Rouse Relational Wellness and is currently facilitating the following groups:

David, a published author of the Mental Health Workbook for Men, offers his expertise in group therapy to foster healing and growth in individuals seeking to enhance their relationships with themselves and others.

David brings a unique perspective informed by his background as a peer sex educator and ten years of experience running skill-building and process groups. He holds a Masters degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University, where his research delved into topics including coming out in Middle Eastern queer communities, as well as the interplay between kink and trauma. David is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore and address their emotional and relational challenges.

Ryan Noble, LMFT

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Ryan is our group coordinator and currently is facilitating the following groups:

Ryan has a background facilitating various types of groups, ranging from anger management groups for teens to coping skills groups for older adults.  From these experiences, Ryan has an understanding of how to create warm and welcoming spaces for diverse groups of individuals to speak about their experiences and build a community of mutual support. Ryan is currently focused on providing support with men experiencing challenges in relationships related to anxiousness, communication, and self-esteem.

Andre Jackson, AMFT

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Andre is one of our staff therapists and currently is facilitating the following groups:

Andre brings his experience as a caregiver for elders to help facilitate insight in holding and processing difficult and dialectical emotions around the caregiving experience for queer individuals. Andre believes a focus on understanding emotional activation, grief and self care are important keys to managing the caregiving experience with compassion. Andre has experience facilitating groups around substance use challenges and life transitions through a relational wellness lens as it relates to intrapersonal and interpersonal narratives that are both actualized and inherited.


Marjorie Boggs Vazquez, AMFT

(She/They)

Marjorie is one of our staff therapists and is currently facilitating the following group:

and is currently recruiting for the following group:

Emphasizing authentic interpersonal connections, Marjorie fosters collaborative relationships where clients feel emotionally secure and empowered to navigate their own emotions. Centered on supporting marginalized communities, Marjorie integrates anti-oppression and social justice principles into her practice, creating a nonjudgmental environment for growth. Specializing in gender and sexuality issues, chronic illness support, trauma recovery (particularly sexual assault and IPV), and neurodivergence, she assists clients in embracing their authentic selves. With experience in supporting queer, polyamorous, and kink community members, Marjorie's warmth and authenticity empower clients to craft their narratives and achieve self-actualization