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Highly Experienced Team

Robles Ranch Mental Health is committed to helping clients and their families with the most compassion and highest quality of mental health treatment and care. Our clinical and support team members are highly experienced in treating mental health conditions while offering a holistic treatment approach, treating the mind and body together.

Meet Cheree Ashley

RAS, CADC-CAS, MATC, CIP

CEO, Founder of Robles Ranch Mental health

Knowledgeable. Passionate. Relentless. Inspirational. These are just some of the words that would describe Bright Future Recovery and Avila Heights Recovery Founder and CEO Cheree Ashley. But there is so much more. To know Cheree is to embrace all that she experienced in her life. Instead of allowing adversity to curtail personal vision and success, she used it to catapult her forward and thrive. This is the essence of what she holds dear and wants to help others achieve the same sense of achievement.

Leah DeRose, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #84704

Leah DeRose is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. She has extensive experience working in multiple county systems, where she provided therapy, crisis work and patient advocacy services to individuals and families in need. Her deep commitment to helping others, coupled with her expertise in navigating complex systems, has allowed her to make a lasting impact on the communities she serves.

Leah transitioned into private practice for several years and created DeRose Therapy Group, a premier mental health and wellness group practice. She has continued to provide high-quality mental health services both with the clients she works with and the therapists she supervises. She specializes in a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring her methods to meet the unique needs of each client. Leah’s practice has become a trusted space for individuals, couples and families seeking support for a variety of mental health concerns.

Leah missed working in the community setting and recently took on the role of Mobile Crisis Supervisor for Sierra Mental Wellness Group. Here she leads a team in providing critical crisis intervention services to individuals in acute mental health crises. She is passionate about creating premier clinical services through any role she resides in.

As a clinical supervisor, Leah draws on her extensive experience to guide and mentor other therapists. Her leadership is rooted in a client-centered philosophy, ensuring that the therapists she supervises are equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide compassionate, effective care. Leah is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where both clients and therapists can thrive.

Rebecca Panarra, AMFT, APCC

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #144345

Becca Panarra, AMFT, is a compassionate therapist with a deep understanding of grief counseling and the complexities of navigating life challenges and supports her clients towards transformative change. Drawing from her experience, she works collaboratively with her clients, creating a safe space for healing and growth. Her approach is rooted in empathy, ensuring her clients feel heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

Becca enjoys working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and values the richness that this diversity brings to the therapeutic process. She employs a biopsychosocial approach, tailoring her methods to meet the unique needs of each client. Her dedication to client advocacy is evident in her personalized care, which prioritizes both emotional and psychological well-being.

In addition to her work with grief and loss, Becca is deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. She is passionate about creating an inclusive and affirming environment where clients of all identities feel empowered to explore their challenges and embrace positive change.

Paola Gutierrez, AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #149007

Paola Gutierrez brings a blend of therapeutic techniques to her work, working closely with clients to identify areas of their lives they wish to improve or strengthen. Her approach is centered on empowering and motivating individuals to build personalized coping strategies that work for them. Paola has experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression and complex trauma, helping them navigate their healing journey in a way that feels authentic and effective.

Her background includes working with adolescents and young adults, providing both therapy and advocacy. Paola enjoys working with individuals from all walks of life and is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their challenges. She takes a collaborative approach, helping clients set therapeutic goals and find tools that best support their growth.

With a deep commitment to meeting clients where they are, Paola strives to foster a supportive space that encourages healing, self-awareness, and resilience. She believes in the power of collaboration and individualized care, ensuring that each client receives the guidance they need to thrive.

Reach out to Robles Ranch today to begin your journey toward mental wellness, emotional renewal, and lasting healing.

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