Rani Marcos
they/siya

[email protected] | 415-498-0067

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Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Languages Spoken: English, Filipino
Affiliations: FMHI-SF

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Rani (they/them) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.

My approach is trauma-informed, spiritually grounded, sex-positive, and rooted in cultural humility—recognizing how systemic oppression, intergenerational trauma, and cultural identity shape our lived experiences. Whether working with individuals, families, groups, or larger systems, I strive to create an affirming, decolonizing, and healing-centered space where all parts of the self are welcome. My work celebrates pleasure, intimacy, and belonging as integral aspects of healing.

Born and raised in the Philippines, I honor my maternal lineages in Bicol and Pampanga, paternal lineages in Cagayan Valley and Ilokos, as well as my queer lineages that reimagine relationships and activate our inherent capacity for play and wholeness. Whether in the Philippines or in the United States when I immigrated as a teenager, I grew up in a family and communities well acquainted with systemic violence, family separation, and multi-generational traumas. These lived experiences with mental illness, sexual abuse, substance use, and interpersonal discord within my community shaped my commitment to resilience, collective care, and the transformation of people impacted by neglect, poverty, and trauma.

I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Much of my clinical training came from serving as a Filipino-speaking therapist and substance abuse counselor in the heart of San Francisco.

I enjoy learning about brain science, creative arts and movement-based rituals, equity in public education as well as dedicating time with friends and family.