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Ali Akhtar

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Ali!

Hi! My name is Ali Akhtar! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am very collaborative with my approach to therapy, and will do my best to help figure things out together! My focus tends to be whatever your focus is, and I will do my best to help achieve your goal(s).

My approach

When it comes to providing therapy, I do lean on a few different approaches. I like to think I am eclectic. Some of the modalities I lean on are: Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to name a few. If one approach does not fit, I try something different.

My focus

I like to think I work with all types of conditions. I definitely do not discriminate and am willing to learn.

My communication style

I strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, safe, mellow, and calm space.

My journey to therapy

I believe everyone can use some sort of help at any point in their lives. I like the idea of being able to support or hold space for a person as they go on their journey. In addition, I believe mental health is just as important as our physical health, so I have chosen this path to provide any assistance I can to a person.

My goals for you

Tangible and measurable outcomes! Ideally, we develop a new healthier baseline together.

My first session with you

A person who is curious to learn and tries to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and open space.

About Ali

Specialities

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Job Stress
  • Relationship Issues

Therapy Methods

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based

Practice

License

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Experience

  • 11 years of experience

Education

  • Clinical Psychology w/Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, MA at Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Allyship

  • LGBTQIA+ aligned

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Anthem, MHN, and Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca)

Languages spoken

  • English

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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