Marc Rappaport
Executive Director
Marc Rappaport grew up in the Bay Area and earned his master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. He has spent his career working across a range of mental health and behavioral health settings in the San Francisco region.
Marc began his work in community based mental health organizations in San Francisco and later expanded into private practice. He went on to serve as a clinical supervisor with the City and County of San Francisco, where he supported clinicians and helped guide behavioral health services for diverse populations.
Marc later joined Newport Healthcare and, in 2024, helped launch allcove San Mateo through the Peninsula Health Care District. He now serves as Director at Foundations San Francisco, where he leads programs focused on substance use and co occurring mental health treatment.
Outside of work, Marc enjoys spending time with friends and family, relaxing with his two cats Arya and Sansa, watching horror films, going to the gym, listening to music, and reading classic X-Men comics.
Sidney Apolonio
Patient Care Supervisor
Sidney Apolonio is the office manager for Foundations San Francisco. Sidney graduated from San Francisco State University with degrees in Women’s and Gender Studies and Linguistics. From there, Sidney worked in various nonprofit organizations around the Bay Area as an educator, advocate and coordinator.
Outside the office, Sidney, an avid reader, can be found on the way to the library, playing the bass or binge watching the Real Housewives (just about any franchise will do).
Benjamin Brees
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Benjamin Brees, a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, joined Foundations in May 2024 as a primary therapist, leveraging his expertise in blending biology, psychotherapy and somatic techniques to foster healing in individuals grappling with trauma and addiction.
Benjamin holds a BA in Biology and a MA in Somatic Psychotherapy. His journey into healthcare and addiction recovery was sparked by a profound desire to witness and support the transformation that can occur when individuals seek recovery.
Prior to joining Foundations SF, Benji worked at Bayside Marin as a primary therapist and at the Center for Somatic Psychotherapy. He developed his approach to integrating biology and psychotherapy to address trauma and addiction through somatic interventions. Somatic psychotherapy focuses on fostering the mind-body connection, viewing the body as a reservoir of deeper understanding of emotional and traumatic states, as well as a wellspring of resources for overcoming them. This approach leads to profound healing and recovery from addiction by empowering individuals to access their innate capacity for resilience and self-regulation through somatic awareness.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Benjamin enjoys staying active outdoors.
Conrad J. Camit
Conrad is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, joining Foundations SF in November 2024. A native of Houston, Texas, he has lived in the Bay Area for the past 16 years and earned his MA in Counseling from Palo Alto University in 2023. Conrad offers a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy, meeting individuals where they are at in their recovery journey by accessing their personal strengths and inner resiliency. While not at Foundations, Conrad also works as a behavioral health counselor, providing mental health services and outreach to marginally housed or homeless individuals, connecting clients to mental, medical and substance use resources, housing referrals and linkage services throughout the community. Previously, he served as a peer support specialist for a long-term residential center in Oakland for those struggling with severe mental illness and substance use challenges, helping individuals gain the skills and tools necessary to stabilize, recover and return to the community. In his spare time, Conrad enjoys leisurely walks in San Francisco with his dog, Ava, dabbling in nature and travel photography, and being an uncle to his niece and nephews back in Texas.
Mert Civan
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mert joined the team in April 2024 as a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Prior to his tenure at Foundations, Mert held roles as a Primary Counselor/Therapist at San Quentin State Prison, Serenity Knolls and Bayside Marin. His professional journey in inpatient/outpatient treatment facilities for substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders dates back to 2018, supplemented by completing Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies at UC Berkeley.
Mert’s passion lies in assisting individuals grappling with chemical dependency issues and supporting their families. He takes great pride in his work, eagerly anticipating the chance to empower individuals to transform their lives and navigate the challenges posed by substance use disorders. Mert delves into underlying issues and patterns contributing to persistent unhappiness, which often precipitates SUD. His authenticity and sincerity, traits frequently commended by his clients, enhance his effectiveness as a therapist.
With his own journey of recovery starting in 2007, Mert brings a wealth of personal and professional experience in dealing with SUD and co-occurring disorders. He endeavors to cultivate a safe, nonjudgmental and collaborative environment conducive to self-expression, exploration, healing and problem-solving. Employing a diverse toolkit encompassing psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive processing therapy, Mert tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Mert values diversity and effortlessly navigates interactions with various affinity groups. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys cycling and embarking on adventures with his family.
Anya Vishnyakova
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
I am a dedicated therapist with a strong passion for supporting individuals navigating addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges. I experience a deep sense of purpose in guiding clients through the complexities of recovery, helping them reconnect with themselves and build meaningful, sustainable change.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore both the emotional and behavioral aspects of addiction. I integrate evidence-based practices with a relational and somatic lens, supporting clients in developing insight, emotional regulation, and healthier coping strategies.
I am committed to meeting each person where they are in their journey and walking alongside them as they move toward healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
Molly Dallmar
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
As a therapist, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals working to heal from addiction or any behavior patterns that no longer serve them. My approach is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment that helps people build skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help clients let go of shame, and build a great sense of self-acceptance. My hope is that our program supports clients in gaining a sense of stability, and provides them with the skills to create the life they want.
Adam Knepper
Director of Business Development
Originally from Ohio, Adam has been a Bay Area native for over 20 years. He graduated from Bluffton University with a BA in Business Administration and a degree in Peace & Conflict Studies. In 2002, he moved to Marin to attend San Francisco Theological Seminary and obtained a MA in Theological Studies. Along with doing business development at Foundations San Francisco, he leads the alumni program. Adam has a passion for helping people and seeing them succeed. When he is not working, he enjoys running the trails in Marin, traveling and gardening.
Leslie Leasure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Leslie Leasure is an Associate Clinical Social Worker who has been working with people in recovery for more than 27 years in a range of roles. She has facilitated spirituality and grief and loss workshops at treatment centers across the Bay Area, and was the founding program director at the Ignite Institute – a center specializing in connecting spirituality, social justice work, and innovation.
She is a firm believer in the transformative power of connection, and her style of therapy is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in the concept of post-traumatic growth.
Leasure holds an MSW from Arizona State University, an MFA from Indiana University and an MDiv from Pacific School of Religion. She is a guest faculty member at the Chaplaincy Institute’s Interfaith Studies program where she trains future clergy to support and advocate for those struggling with substance use disorders.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, yoga and reading every cheesy sci-fi novel ever written. She is an avid gamer (hello Animal Crossing!) with a passion for open-world exploration.
Monique Fincannon
M.S.N. APRN PMHNP-BC
My name is Monique Fincannon, M.S.N. APRN PMHNP-BC. I graduated from Saint Louis University – Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.   My passion is to help individuals with mood disorders and substance use disorders.  After graduating seven years ago I have worked in a multitude of settings – inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. residential treatment center setting, outpatient programs and clinical settings.  My passion is to help individuals through medication management and psychotherapy; I also enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs! Â
Shawn Lynch
Office Manager
Shawn Lynch is the office manager for Foundations San Francisco supporting the team and our clients so that everyone can operate at their highest potential. Prior to joining the group here, Shawn worked in Consumer Affairs at Levi Strauss & Co., was an account executive at Ketchum Public Relations and then a marketing manager at Wells Fargo. Shawn is originally from a small town in Southern Indiana but spent his formative years growing up in San Bernardino, California (as an Air Force brat). He spent two years attending UC Berkeley and then returned to Indiana to finish his education at Purdue University, earning a BA in Communications. Shawn considers it a privilege to collaborate with his colleagues as well as watch clients put in the effort to become even better versions of themselves. Outside of work, Shawn enjoys nature hikes, urban hikes, cooking, reading, and dinners out with friends.Â