Credentials and Associations:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California State Board of Behavioral Sciences, LMFT 97007
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New York Department of Education, LMFT 002019
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, LMFT 37FI00203100
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Florida Department of Health, Telehealth Provider 38
Psychology Practicum Supervisor, Center for Somatic Psychotherapy, San Francisco, CA
American Psychological Association, Strickland Daniel Mentoring Award Chair, Div 35, Society for the Psychology of Women, 2022
Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)
Member, American Psychological Association Division 35, Society for the Psychology of Women
Select List of Advanced Training:
Clinical Hypnosis Levels I and II
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Levels I and II
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Intensive Course
Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels I and II
Buddhism and Psychedelic Therapy, Fluence Training
Certificate in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills
Certificate in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Certificate in CBT for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as hair pulling and skin picking
Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counseling Certified Facilitator
Post-graduate training in Global Mental Health through Columbia University
Provider of mental health evaluations for immigrants seeking asylum
Certificate in Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy (Group-IPT)
Trained in mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (WHO)
Education and Experience:
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, concentration in Somatic Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco
Global Mental Health Summer Institute, Columbia University, NYC
B.F.A. in Modern Dance, Psychology, Marymount Manhattan College, NYC
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern and Licensed Therapist, Well Clinic, 2014-2020
Youth, Adult, and Family Therapist Intern, Petaluma People’s Services Center, 2015-2016
Practicum Trainee, Center for Somatic Psychotherapy, 2013-2014
Hi, I'm Ali.
My passion is helping high performers lead lives they love through supporting deep and lasting change and healing. I am nonjudgmental while also no-nonsense. I like to cut to the chase of precisely what you need help with and look at ways to empower you as soon as possible. I strive for sessions to feel like a deep meditation that delves into what you're doing and thinking, how you're doing it, and explore alternative ways of being.
Clinically, I blend the edge of my East Coast roots with the warmth of my West Coast training, providing direct, engaged, results-oriented therapy in a gentle and nurturing environment. Clients often praise my ability to pose insightful questions, prompting fresh perspectives on longstanding issues.
As a facilitator of meaningful dialogues, I thrive on guiding individuals through overwhelming challenges. Together, we conceptualize issues and co-create effective solutions, fostering tangible progress in stagnant areas.
On a personal note, I'm Queer, sober, and a passionate advocate for mental health. I have been a featured guest on esteemed shows such as KALW San Francisco Public Radio and podcasts, including Rebel Therapist and Sidewalk Talk.
No one person can be the right therapist for everyone.
I invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation to explore how we might collaborate toward your goals.