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Dr. Alisa Bash

Compassionate, integrative therapy for everyday struggles

LMFT California

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English

About Alisa

Dr. Alisa Bash offers psychotherapy for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She approaches care with attention to mind, body, and spirit, inviting clients to build on their existing strengths as they work toward better balance and greater wellbeing. Dr.

Bash frames therapy as a collaborative process that respects each person as the expert on their own life. She brings 18 years of clinical experience as a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and integrates multiple evidence-informed methods in her work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques are blended with psychodynamic and solution-focused elements to address patterns, coping strategies, and practical steps for change. Her background also includes training in kundalini yoga instruction and sound healing, which inform a holistic orientation without replacing core therapeutic methods.

Clients who seek support for concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, codependency, chronic illness and pain, dissociation, blended family challenges, and separation or divorce may find her approach relevant. Dr.

Bash emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based partnership to help clients clarify goals and take manageable steps forward.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches Online



Dr. Bash commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy is another central element she employs, teaching attention and awareness skills that can reduce reactivity and support coping with chronic pain, difficult emotions, and compulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful in early sessions, then adapt methods so they fit each client’s needs and daily life. Clients and therapist work together to try techniques, evaluate progress, and adjust focus over time.

Online therapy with Dr. Bash is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend regularly around work or caregiving schedules and to use brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed. The variety of formats supports continuity of care and practical access while tailoring communication styles to what helps the client most.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and depression, as well as related issues like abandonment, attachment, communication problems, and codependency.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic exploration, and solution-focused techniques to combine insight with practical strategies for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Bash has 18 years of professional experience providing therapy and related wellness practices.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with license number CA LMFT 47733.
Can I work with her if English isn’t my first language?
She provides services in English and does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English