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Mir Ali, LPCC

California LPCC specializing in anxiety and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBTQ and career issues
  • Strengths based approach

About Mir Ali

Mir Ali is a licensed mental health professional in California with six years of clinical experience. He holds an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and has supported people working through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, career concerns, and LGBTQ-related issues. Mir blends practical therapeutic techniques with a strengths-based perspective, helping individuals identify existing resources and develop new strategies to manage difficult emotions and transitions.

He works from the assumption that each person is the expert on their own story, and he partners with clients to build on those strengths. Mir emphasizes collaborative work that honors a client’s values and goals while introducing tools and perspectives that can reduce distress and increase functioning in daily life.

Recognizing that starting therapy takes courage, Mir aims to provide steady support and empowerment as clients pursue greater fulfillment and self-actualization. His approach focuses on respectful engagement, clear goals, and practical steps that make progress feel achievable.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Mir Ali have?

Mir Ali has six years of professional experience in mental health care.

Is Mir Ali a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. His California license is CA LPCC 18973.

In which languages does Mir Ali provide therapy?

Mir Ali provides therapy in English.

Where is Mir Ali located?

Mir Ali is located in California.

How can I work with Mir Ali as my therapist?

You can work with Mir Ali through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mir Ali work with international clients?

Mir Ali does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mir Ali cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify their values and take committed action in line with what matters to them. It combines mindfulness skills with behavior change strategies to help people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and depression.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns that developed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can help clients address attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and interpersonal difficulties by building awareness and new relational skills.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the center of the work, offering empathic listening and collaborative exploration so clients can access their own insights and strengths. It is especially helpful for people who want a supportive environment to process identity, life transitions, or challenges linked to trauma and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mir Ali works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to tailor care.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that feel comfortable and practical.

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