Nayeem Lokhandwala M.S., LLM #39569
Clinical Director - San Rafael
Nayeem Lokhandwala M.S., LLM #39569
Clinical Director - San Rafael
Nayeem serves as the Clinical Director for Paradigm San Rafael. With over 25 years of experience providing compassionate and empowering mental health services, Nayeem has dedicated his career to helping individuals overcome internal obstacles to achieve self-fulfillment. His therapeutic approach draws on psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to foster deep personal growth.
Nayeem’s professional expertise includes psychiatric crisis intervention, addiction rehabilitation, community care, and intensive case management. Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Arizona, he has provided individual and family therapy, supervised and directed clinical teams, and led staff training in various healthcare settings including a leading facility in Arizona specializing in alternative and holistic modalities for mental health and addiction recovery.
Outside of work, Nayeem enjoys a wide array of hobbies, including yoga, classical music, literature, chess, improv theatre, and sports like pickleball and tennis. His commitment to personal wellness complements his professional dedication to healing and transformation.
Ashley Frolich, B.A., M.A., AMFT, LCSW #99596
Lead Therapist – Seaview Program
Ashley Frolich, B.A., M.A., AMFT, LCSW #99596
Lead Therapist – Seaview Program
As a graduate student instructor at the University of Michigan, she mentored 75 young adults who were working to earn psychology degrees. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Ashley is a licensed Clinical Social Worker. Ashley received her clinical training during a year-long internship at an Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit aiding patients in crisis situations. She draws her approach from attachment theories as well as a trauma-focused lens. Ashley’s approach focuses on holistic, strength-based interventions meant to create lasting change. Her clinical interest includes working with adolescents and their families to create effective therapeutic rapport and building clinical insight to help patients succeed far beyond their time at Paradigm. Embroidering and baking new recipes are two of her hobbies when she is not working. She also volunteers at San Francisco Marin Foodbank and Family House San Francisco.
Paul Sugimoto, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Paul Sugimoto, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Stephen Gundlach, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Stephen Gundlach, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Stephen graduated with a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2022. In his traineeship, Stephen learned that he has a passion for working with teens and families in programmatic settings as he saw young clients learn to process emotions in healthy ways, develop positive social connections, and move towards health and wholeness. Stephen’s clinical interests include, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, family of origin issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, and spiritual and religious concerns. His approach is warm, present, and active. When not working, he enjoys reading, listening to music, yoga, and getting outside in our beautiful NorCal environments.
Michio Guss, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Michio Guss, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Mitchell “Michio” Guss was born in Japan and raised for most of his life in the US. Being biracial and bicultural, he struggled trying to understand who he was and how he fit into a community. He felt it was like a blessing and a curse to freely be able to move between two very different worlds, yet not fully belong in either one. This has made him somewhat of a “third culture kid,” which for him means he’s adopted specific values and traditions as is fit for his life. His unique background has taught him to cherish culture and difference, yet not be bound by them. It’s as though he has an intimate insider’s experience and an objective outsider’s perspective at the same time. This stance informs all of the therapy that he does.
Molly Coogan
Therapist, Young Adult Program
Molly Coogan
Therapist, Young Adult Program
Molly is a graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and she completed her psychotherapy training at the Integral Counseling Center at Pierce Street. Molly’s approach to counseling relies on building a relationship of trust and cooperation that respects the individual’s inner wisdom and life experience as the guide to their own healing. As a mother of two young adults, Molly is passionate about supporting others through times of transition and building upon their unique strengths and gifts as they enter new phases of life. Molly also recognizes the importance of family, friend and community relationships to well-being and she strives to help support healthy communication and connection with others as part of the therapeutic process. In her free time, Molly enjoys hiking the hills of Marin County, spending time with friends and trying to learn salsa dancing.
Alex Graham, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Alex Graham, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
As a mental health clinician, Alex has a background working in diverse settings such as residential treatment programs, private practice outpatient settings, and on mobile mental health crisis response teams. In all of these settings, he brings a warm, grounded, nonjudgmental approach to the therapeutic relationship. He prioritizes bringing curiosity to understand one’s experience and behaviors in the context of their life, and from this compassionate understanding, finding new ways to adapt and thrive. In his personal life, he enjoys meditating, reading, and getting out into nature with friends. He has always had a love of learning new things, enjoying adventurous, outdoor activities, and deep introspection. These life passions no doubt draw him to the rigors and joys of the path of healing and transformation.
Tanisha Hook, AMFT
Therapist, YA Program
Tanisha Hook, AMFT
Therapist, YA Program
Tanisha is an associate level therapist with a calling to support and guide people in their therapeutic journey towards healing. Her hope is to provide a safe environment wherein individuals can develop personal tools to heal and create the life they desire. Her style is direct, yet warm and approachable. She comes from an integrative psychotherapy approach where she pulls from many modalities, including DBT, CBT, and parts work. She sees the value of a strengths-based approach and tailor it to each individual as she recognizes that therapy is not a one size fits all. A quote that represents her style is one by Gabor Mate: “The essence of trauma is disconnection-so the real question is: How did we get separated and how do we connect?”
Megan Cazimi
Intake and Discharge Coordinator
Megan Cazimi
Intake and Discharge Coordinator
Molly is a graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and she completed her psychotherapy training at the Integral Counseling Center at Pierce Street. Molly’s approach to counseling relies on building a relationship of trust and cooperation that respects the individual’s inner wisdom and life experience as the guide to their own healing. As a mother of two young adults, Molly is passionate about supporting others through times of transition and building upon their unique strengths and gifts as they enter new phases of life. Molly also recognizes the importance of family, friend and community relationships to well-being and she strives to help support healthy communication and connection with others as part of the therapeutic process. In her free time, Molly enjoys hiking the hills of Marin County, spending time with friends and trying to learn salsa dancing.
Mishayla Dessin
Overnight Supervisor
Mishayla Dessin
Overnight Supervisor
With over 7 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, Shay started her journey as a direct support professional, supporting youth and adults with intellectual development disabilities. Currently, through growth in her career, Shay is the Coordinator of the Overnight Clinical Assistants- a leader of the overnight team operations. Years in the behavioral health field has awarded Shay with a plethora of knowledge in regards to individual service plans, specialized autism services, social skills, client engagement, positive redirection and more. Shay continues to attend trainings and thoroughly researches how to constantly support youth and adults with mental illness and IDD. Having attended extensive therapy herself as a youth, Shay is aware of client care and treatment teams goals in supporting clients from all backgrounds. A caregiver by nature, Shay believes that everyone at some point in life needs guidance and support no matter their race, sex, religion or disability. Outside of her profession in her personal time, Shay enjoys traveling, painting, music and reading.
Yazeed Hamami, A.A.
Program Manager - Seaview Program
Yazeed Hamami, A.A.
Program Manager - Seaview Program
Having worked with both children and adults from lower-income areas, Yazeed likes to help create an environment of safety and security by encouraging and listening to those experiencing the adverse psychological effects of financial instability. He has worked with children and adolescents in multiple capacities including volunteering with Walker Creek camps and in HeadStart classrooms. Yazeed prefers a dynamic approach to mental health, fitting clinical approaches to specific client needs. He received his Associate degree from Santa Rosa Junior College and is currently working towards his Bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley.
Katrina Wieniewski, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Katrina Wieniewski, AMFT
Therapist – Seaview Program
Raman Sranna
Program Director – Seaview
Raman Sranna
Program Director – Seaview