Our counselors are here to provide comprehensive short and long term counseling services for families and individuals

(925) 449-7925

326 South L. Street
Livermore, CA 94550

OUR COUNSELORS

At Anthropos, our staff of Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, Associate Profession Clinical Counselors and Trainees in Practicum are educated and trained to help individuals, couples, families, teens and children explore their problems and concerns by providing comprehensive short and long term counseling services.  All of our staff is working under the supervision of our Clinical Director, Lisa Bachmann, LMFT #44244.
Lisa Bachmann
Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #44244

Lisa has a BA in Psychology and a MA in Counseling Psychology from Humboldt State University and has been licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist since 2007. She provides clinical supervision for the associates and trainees at Anthropos and has an attachment and trauma centered approach. Lisa has additional training and experience in CPS/abuse/neglect, trauma/PTSD, first responders/military, children, families, and parenting.

Alanna Esquejo
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
#129592
(209) 224-6907
Works with couples and individuals experiencing life challenges. Focus to improve your communication and managing conflict productively. I am passionate about supporting clients in navigating the changes in their relationships. I help my clients view problems and history from different perspectives to build empathy, understanding and create strong lasting bonds. Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Isabel Archer
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
#127385
(408) 505-5044
Areas of Focus: Trauma, anxiety, challenging life transitions, grief and loss, spirituality, mindfulness, self- esteem, coping techniques, communication skills, conflict resolution
Laura Long
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
(925) 529-4033

Areas of focus: child and adolescent therapy, parenting challenges, family dynamics and treatment for families touched by Alzheimers or Dementia.

Approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy using humanistic and mindfulness interventions

Enrolled in the MA of Marriage and Family Therapy program at Touro University

Emma Baldwin<br />
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee - Livermore

Emma Baldwin

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
(925) 849-7552
ebaldwin@anthroposcounseling.org

Areas of focus: Challenging life experiences, loss of purpose/identity, Trauma, couples and family therapy, chronic illness, grief and loss.

Mellissa Thatcher<br />
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee<br />
Livermore

Mellissa Thatcher

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
(925) 315-5766
mthatcher@anthroposcounseling.org

Approach: I work with young adults using a Psychodynamic and Attachment approach. Areas of Focus: Anxiety, depression, trauma, mindfulness, parenting and self-esteem work.

Christopher Dedrick

Christopher Dedrick

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
(925) 290-7063
cdedrick@anthroposcounseling.org

Approach: Existential-Humanistic and Integrative Therapy

Areas of focus: Individual therapy relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, existential issues, life changes and experiences, and mindfulness. I work with adult and adolescent clients.

Enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counselor MSEd program at Saint Bonaventure University and undergoing certification in Existential-Humanistic Therapy with the Existential-Humanistic Institute of San Francisco.

Zach Beach

Zach Beach

Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
(520) 302-4720
zbeach@anthroposcounseling.org

Approach: I work to guide couples, individuals, and families through challenges, stresses, and crises. I am relationally-trained, trauma-informed, and focus on practical solutions.

Areas of Focus: Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, addiction and substance abuse, stress, and help with self-compassion, self-esteem, and mindfulness. Relationship and family challenges, blended families and parenting, child issues around behavior, academics, and social skills.

Zach received his BS at Northwestern University in 2009, a Masters in East-West Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies in 2015, and is a second year at the MFT program CalState.

Shai'Anne Irving

Shai’anne Irving

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
(510) 740-8217
sairving@anthroposcounseling.org

Approach: I help my clients reach a place of deeper understanding, guiding them to a place where they are able to restructure the relationships around them, whether that be the relationship with self, environment, or with others.

Areas of focus : Trauma, anxiety, loss of purpose/identity, relationship reshaping, spirituality, mindfulness, self- esteem, coping techniques, and communication skills.

Enrolled in the MFT master’s program at Cal State East Bay.