Meet Our Team of Group Therapists

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David Khalili, LMFT

(He/Him)

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.

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Marjorie Boggs Vazquez, LMFT

(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

Phoenix Mandel, AMFT, CSEFT

(They/them)

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

With nearly two decades of experience as a sexuality educator, intimacy coach, and group facilitator, Phoenix brings warmth, directness, and deep expertise to their work. They specialize in supporting queer couples, polycules, caregivers, and individuals navigating the complexities of connection — from repairing ruptures and rebuilding trust to exploring desire and deepening intimacy. Phoenix works extensively with LGBTQIA+, nonmonogamous, neurodivergent, and kink-affirming clients, offering a space where conversations about gender, power, pleasure, and boundaries are central. Their approach blends structural family therapy, IFS, EFT, somatic practices, and harm reduction to support relational healing that honors each client's unique path.

Rosalie Del Toro, MA

(She/Her)

Rosalie, our intimacy coach, offers an online support group for those navigating political anxiety and anger:

Hear more from Rosalie: “As a passionate intimacy and relationship coach, I am devoted to helping women in their 20s to 40s, including those who identify as queer, navigate the journey to fulfilling and pleasurable sexual experiences. With a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University, I have delved deep into the importance of sexual pleasure and the innovative ways sex educators teach this crucial element of intimacy.”

Rosalie is passionate about social justice and equal rights for all, with special interest on women of color and immigrants. 

Dana Lanier, AMFT   

(She/They)

Dana is a staff therapist at Rouse offering a specialized group for women over 40:

This group supports women over 40 as they navigate through life changes like relationship status, motherhood, sexual identity, and developmental endings and beginnings.

Hear more from Dana: “My overall approach is one of warmth, curiosity, and validation, no matter what identities my clients hold. By providing a safe and welcoming space, my clients are better able to explore deeper feelings, motives, and core experiences. I am particularly impassioned to help those whose experiences and cultural backgrounds make them especially vulnerable. In collaboration, I can help my clients understand what holds them back from full self-acceptance and high self-worth. I am highly attuned to the power dynamics at play in our society and in my clients’ lives and don’t hesitate to highlight these issues to help offset or dismantle them. 

I firmly believe that desire, sexuality, and relational dynamics are at the core of who we are and should be addressed to whatever degree each client is comfortable with. I am comfortable and experienced in supporting the queer, consensually non-monogamous, and kink communities, and am equally comfortable supporting straight and monogamous individuals and couples.”

Helen Everbach, AMFT CSE

(All Pronouns)

Helen is a staff therapist and Certified Sex Educator at Rouse, with specialization in polyamory and non-monogamy, offering their group:

Hear more from Helen: “I use my background in cultural studies and sex education to look at how challenging social pressures affect your life and relationships. This perspective helps us understand that many difficulties in life and love stem from external stress, not personal failure. My main goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where individuals, partners, and groups can learn practical ways to feel calmer, handle conflicts better, and communicate clearly. I have extensive experience with many sexual topics, and I specialize in supporting people who are kinky (BDSM), in open or polyamorous relationships, and those who identify as asexual.”

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