SagemindsTHERAPY

Our team

Four clinicians. One practice.

We hire slowly, supervise closely, and take care of each other so we can take care of you. Every clinician on this page has been with the practice at least two years.

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Dr. Anjali Patel, PhD

Founder & Clinical Director

Anjali founded Sageminds in 2014 after a decade in community mental health. She works primarily with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship patterns. She is trained in CBT, EMDR, and IFS. PhD from UC Berkeley, postdoc at Stanford.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist · CA PSY 28471

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Marcus Holloway, LMFT

Senior Couples & Family Therapist

Marcus joined the practice in 2018. He specializes in couples therapy and blended-family work, integrating the Gottman method with Emotionally Focused Therapy. Adjunct faculty at California Institute of Integral Studies.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist · CA LMFT 89432

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Imani Brooks, LCSW

Trauma & Grief Specialist

Imani works with adults processing trauma, complex grief, and the long aftermath of caregiving. Trained in EMDR, somatic experiencing, and the Restorative Retelling protocol. Active in the local hospice community.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · CA LCSW 71203

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Daniel Okafor, AMFT

Associate Therapist

Daniel sees individual adult clients and co-leads two of our groups. Supervised by Dr. Patel as he completes his clinical hours toward independent licensure. Background in education and crisis counseling.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist · CA AMFT 121788