Our Staff

Dawn Mecham, Director, Counselor, Bachelor of Science in Family Science, Masters in Psychology with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (under the supervision of Gary Henderson, MFT, License # 7053)

As the founder and lead counselor of Windows of Hope Counseling Center, it was my hope to create a non-profit agency offering effective and affordable counseling to the community. It is my belief that everyone deserves to be nurtured and supported during their healing process. Many times while on our life journey we can become confused and experience difficulty finding our way. The twists and curves life brings us may seem overwhelming. My hope is to help clients become anchored so that when life difficulties become part of their journey they stay flexible while keeping their direction intact. I specialize with couples and individuals using “Imago” therapeutic techniques along with mindfulness based practices.

Melissa Granchi, Counselor, MA in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Yoga Teacher (under the supervision of Gary Henderson, MFT, License # 7053)

“Be the change you want to see in the world” ~ Gandhi

I can work with you to help you balance your body, mind, and spirit. In doing so, we may examine your family of origin, use relaxation techniques, thought reformations, meditation, or various other modalities to help you achieve balance. I use a integrated approach of Transpersonal , Structural, Bowenian, Cognitive, and Behavioral therapies. Together we will determine what coping skills will suit you and establish goals to meet your needs.

I’ve been working and volunteering in the mental health field for the past 10 years. I have worked with , people experiencing addiction (substances, food, sex, etc.), depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sexual abuse, trauma, and various other life transitions. I enjoy working with a diversity of people including: individuals, adolescents, families, couples, and children. I welcome anyone regardless of their age, race, and sexual/religious orientation. I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and my Masters degree in Psychology, (emphasis in marriage and family therapy) from Chapman University. I look forward to an opportunity to be of service ! Today is the first day of the rest of your life…be well.

Mara Synder, Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee,

(under the supervision of Gary Henderson, MFT, License # 7053)

My goal is to help you find your way to live a happy and healthy life. My focus is strength based, client centered counseling. My areas of expertise include autism and developmental disabilities, adjustment to change, living with addiction, couples counseling, grief and loss, depression and anxiety.

I am a graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Chapman University College in Roseville, Ca. I completed my undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from Humboldt State University in 2005.

Christine Dufond, Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee (under the supervision of Gary Henderson, MFT, License # 7053)

My focus throughout the counseling process is to provide my clients with the support, guidance, insight, and tools needed to sustain them on their unique path of healing and growth. We all have an innate ability to transcend our suffering. Sometimes we just need someone to help us get in touch with this ability by listening to our story, providing us with any needed tools, and supporting us on our journey.

My emphasis and experience is in counseling couples, individuals, and adolescents, covering a broad range of issues, and using a humanistic/psychodynamic mindfulness based approach. I alternate depth therapy with introducing my clients to helpful tools/techniques to help them foster growth. Many of my techniques are inspired by Harville Hendrix and David Richo, and therefore tend to emphasize the use of mindfulness and depth therapy as a way of moving beyond the patterns of being stuck in or triggered by past wounds. I have been working as a family counselor for Windows of Hope since April of 2008 when they first opened their office in Roseville. I now live in Sonoma County, where I see clients in the Sebastopol and Santa Rosa offices. To learn more about me and my counseling philosophy, please visit my website at www.mindfuljourneycounseling.com. I also offer a free twenty minute phone consultation upon request.

Melissa Lee, Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee (under the supervision of Gary Henderson, MFT, License # 7053)

It is my belief that each individual’s mind, body, and spirit are intertwined to create a whole. My focus involves addressing life’s challenges while considering all aspects of who we are so that our life journey can be prosperous and fulfilling. As Robert Frost wrote, “our very life depends on everything recurring ’til we answer from within.” Some of my areas of expertise include, couples, divorce, depression, grief & loss, trauma, stress, anxiety, and personal growth. It is my desire to guide clients by addressing life’s challenges, considering all aspects of who they are so that their life journey can be prosperous and fulfilling.

Angie Hensley, Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee (under the supervision of Gary Henderson, MFT, License # 7053)

I am interested in joining you in your inward journey as you deepen your capacity for self exploration and self support. Therapy can act as a container for your painful experience, making fear, sadness, anger, hopelessness or grief bearable. As we make room for these feelings, they become a source of wisdom. Through the process, a deeper sense of self begins to emerge; you feel more alive. Healing brings us into greater authenticity, creativity and joy.

I have experience working with: Adults, Children, Teens, Couples, Families, and Groups.