About
Saguaro Counseling was built around a simple idea: therapy should feel approachable, supportive and real. It’s a place where conversations unfold naturally, where care feels personal and where people can show up exactly as they are.
Our work is guided by authenticity, empathy and transparency, values that shape every session and every relationship. Therapy here is collaborative and adaptable, grounded in mutual respect and a genuine belief in each person’s capacity for change.
OUR STORY
Saguaro was founded by therapist Rebecca Kahn, LMFT, PMH-C, after she saw how many people, especially women, struggled to find mental health care that truly met their needs.
Her own experiences with pregnancy loss and healing informed a practice built on inclusivity, compassion and specialized support for women’s and perinatal mental health. Today, that foundation continues to guide our team and the clients we’re honored to support.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Saguaro Squad, the amazing therapists who make Saguaro Counseling what it is.
We’re an all-women team brought together by shared values and a genuine love for this work. Each therapist brings her own training, personality and perspective, creating a collective that’s as dynamic as the people we support. What unites us is a sensitivity to nuance, a respect for identity and a belief that therapy works best when it feels collaborative, warm and real.
Meet Our Founder
Rebecca Kahn, LMFT, PMH-C
Rebecca founded Saguaro Counseling with a simple goal: to make therapy feel more approachable and inclusive.
As both a therapist and a leader, she’s known for her direct, thoughtful style. Therapy with her often feels like talking to a trusted girlfriend, but one who brings clinical insight and honest perspective to the conversation. Her work is shaped by lived experience and guided by a belief that healing happens when we feel seen and supported.
Meet our therapists
California
Marie Bonovitz, LCSW
Senior Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
I am here to listen to you and help process all the different emotions and events in your life. In my 20+ years of professional experience, I've worked with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, infertility, complicated pregnancy or birth, NICU experiences and life transitions.
California
Dana Chavez, AMFT
Associate Therapist
As a proud Latina, I especially align with Latinx and BIPOC women, but I work with all kinds of people navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships, identity and major life transitions. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and provide therapy that practices cultural humility.
Texas
Sari Gilinsky, LCSW
Licensed Therapist
I work with older adolescents and adults navigating grief, depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions. As a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, I support clients through all types of grief and loss. I also specialize in reproductive health, including perinatal, hormonal, and fertility-related experiences.
California
Alanah McClain, AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
I specialize in maternal mental health, supporting women and families through the emotional ups and downs of parenthood. I also work with clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, grief and the overwhelm that comes with overthinking. Change, healing and growth - all is welcome here!
California
Macellina Odd, AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
I believe everyone has unique strengths they can lean on when life gets tough. I support individuals, couples, families (including tweens and teens) and can provide faith-based counseling for those who want to include their spiritual journey in the process.
California
Rose Pak, ACSW
Associate Therapist
I specialize in working with those navigating stressful life transitions including “adulting” or becoming first time parents. My personal and professional journey has also given me a special connection with NICU parents and moms in postpartum.
California
Gaby Ramirez, LMFT
Licensed Therapist
I'm dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, children and women on their paths to healing and growth. My work in community health and grief counseling has equipped me with a deep understanding of diverse backgrounds and life challenges.
California
Cheyenne Roberts, LCSW
Senior Therapist, Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor
I work with individuals and couples, helping people define their values, build confidence and strengthen the quality and satisfaction of their relationships. I especially enjoy working with BIPOC women and college students, and supporting clients through challenges like employment stress, financial stress, family conflict and major life transitions.
California
Lisa Salas, AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
I'm a therapist who deeply values your healing journey. With personal experience in overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression and pregnancy loss, I bring a compassionate, empathic and eclectic approach to our work together. I support women who are working through severe trauma, intimate partner violence and perinatal issues.
California
Nina Samson-Araneta, LCSW
Senior Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
I have a wide range of experiences in working with anxiety, depression, stress and grief. I practice from a client-centered approach in which I provide a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My goal is to help you find solutions and develop healthier coping skills so you can feel more balanced in your life.
California & Texas
Parry Shahi, LMFT
Senior Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
I work primarily with women navigating challenges related to family dynamics, trauma, self-esteem and the everyday complexities life can bring. As a child of immigrants, I’m deeply attuned to the importance of culture and identity, and I value the unique experiences of those with immigration backgrounds.
California
Sophia Sottile, ACSW
Associate Therapist
I specialize in perinatal and maternal mental health, supporting women through the ups and downs of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, adoption, grief, relationship changes and the daily balance of work, school and family life. As a mother, I deeply understand just how complex, challenging and transformative the journey into motherhood can be.
California
Samora Suber, AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
You weren’t meant to face life’s challenges alone. I believe healing happens in connection - with ourselves and with others. I work with families, individuals and couples to support healing, growth and deeper self-awareness. My specialties include past trauma, toxic stress, emotional dysregulation and codependency.
California
Heidy Umali, ACSW
Associate Therapist
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker who believes healing begins with confianza (trust), seguridad (safety), and compassion. I honor comunidad (community), cultura (culture) and ancestral wisdom while supporting clients through life transitions, grief, trauma, pregnancy and postpartum, identity exploration and navigating systemic barriers.
California
Emily Ward, LMFT
Licensed Therapist
Leaning on my colorful lived experience, I work with couples, teens and adults, offering personalized support for trauma, EMDR, CPT, Autism spectrum needs, LGBTQ+ issues and life's many challenges. I help foster meaningful change for those experiencing overwhelming anxiety, depression, anger management and mood disorders.
Meet our therapists
California
Marie Bonovitz, LCSW
Senior Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
I am here to listen to you and help process all the different emotions and events in your life. In my 20+ years of professional experience, I've worked with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, infertility, complicated pregnancy or birth, NICU experiences and life transitions.
California
Dana Chavez, AMFT
Associate Therapist
As a proud Latina, I especially align with Latinx and BIPOC women, but I work with all kinds of people navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships, identity and major life transitions. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and provide therapy that practices cultural humility.
Texas
Sari Gilinsky, LCSW
Licensed Therapist
I work with older adolescents and adults navigating grief, depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions. As a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, I support clients through all types of grief and loss. I also specialize in reproductive health, including perinatal, hormonal, and fertility-related experiences.
California
Alanah McClain, AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
I specialize in maternal mental health, supporting women and families through the emotional ups and downs of parenthood. I also work with clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, grief and the overwhelm that comes with overthinking. Change, healing and growth - all is welcome here!
California
Macellina Odd, AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
I believe everyone has unique strengths they can lean on when life gets tough. I support individuals, couples, families (including tweens and teens) and can provide faith-based counseling for those who want to include their spiritual journey in the process.
California
Rose Pak, ACSW
Associate Therapist
I specialize in working with those navigating stressful life transitions including “adulting” or becoming first time parents. My personal and professional journey has also given me a special connection with NICU parents and moms in postpartum.
California
Gaby Ramirez, LMFT
Licensed Therapist
I'm dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, children and women on their paths to healing and growth. My work in community health and grief counseling has equipped me with a deep understanding of diverse backgrounds and life challenges.
California
Cheyenne Roberts, LCSW
Senior Therapist, Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor
I work with individuals and couples, helping people define their values, build confidence and strengthen the quality and satisfaction of their relationships. I especially enjoy working with BIPOC women and college students, and supporting clients through challenges like employment stress, financial stress, family conflict and major life transitions.
California
Lisa Salas, AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
I'm a therapist who deeply values your healing journey. With personal experience in overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression and pregnancy loss, I bring a compassionate, empathic and eclectic approach to our work together. I support women who are working through severe trauma, intimate partner violence and perinatal issues.
California
Nina Samson-Araneta, LCSW
Senior Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
I have a wide range of experiences in working with anxiety, depression, stress and grief. I practice from a client-centered approach in which I provide a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My goal is to help you find solutions and develop healthier coping skills so you can feel more balanced in your life.
California & Texas
Parry Shahi, LMFT
Senior Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
I work primarily with women navigating challenges related to family dynamics, trauma, self-esteem and the everyday complexities life can bring. As a child of immigrants, I’m deeply attuned to the importance of culture and identity, and I value the unique experiences of those with immigration backgrounds.
California
Sophia Sottile, ACSW
Associate Therapist
I specialize in perinatal and maternal mental health, supporting women through the ups and downs of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, adoption, grief, relationship changes and the daily balance of work, school and family life. As a mother, I deeply understand just how complex, challenging and transformative the journey into motherhood can be.
California
Samora Suber, AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
You weren’t meant to face life’s challenges alone. I believe healing happens in connection - with ourselves and with others. I work with families, individuals and couples to support healing, growth and deeper self-awareness. My specialties include past trauma, toxic stress, emotional dysregulation and codependency.
California
Heidy Umali, ACSW
Associate Therapist
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker who believes healing begins with confianza (trust), seguridad (safety), and compassion. I honor comunidad (community), cultura (culture) and ancestral wisdom while supporting clients through life transitions, grief, trauma, pregnancy and postpartum, identity exploration and navigating systemic barriers.
California
Emily Ward, LMFT
Licensed Therapist
Leaning on my colorful lived experience, I work with couples, teens and adults, offering personalized support for trauma, EMDR, CPT, Autism spectrum needs, LGBTQ+ issues and life's many challenges. I help foster meaningful change for those experiencing overwhelming anxiety, depression, anger management and mood disorders.