Mir Ali

Collaborative, skills-based care for growth and healing

LPCC California

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mir

Mir Ali is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a range of LGBTQ concerns.

Background and approach

He centers work around each person's strengths and lived knowledge, helping clients draw on their own resources to address persistent symptoms and relationship patterns. Using evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and attachment-focused approaches, he offers practical tools for managing difficult emotions, shifting unhelpful thinking, and strengthening connection.

Mir emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, treating clients as the experts of their stories while guiding goal setting and skill-building. When people take that first step toward change, he focuses on creating a respectful and growth-oriented space that supports exploration and action.

His background includes work with mood disorders, trauma-related struggles, attention concerns like ADHD, and identity-related stressors, and he tailors interventions to each person's needs and goals.

Approach and Access: Evidence-Based Therapies Online

Mir often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying values, practicing mindfulness, and increasing psychological flexibility when dealing with difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to explore which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting techniques over time based on what helps most and prioritizing the client's preferences and pace.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, practice skills between meetings, and access support from wherever a client is located in California. Mir integrates his therapeutic approaches into these online formats to make skill-building and reflective work practical and accessible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mir address in therapy?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and a range of LGBT-related issues, as well as additional focuses such as attachment and communication problems.

What is Mir's therapeutic approach and style?

He combines collaborative, client-centered work with practical skill-building methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and acceptance- and attachment-based techniques to help clients set goals and develop coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

The therapist has six years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, and identity-related concerns in California.

What credentials and location are on record?

Mir holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in California under CA LPCC 18973.

In which languages does Mir offer services and can he see international clients?

Services are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression ADHD

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 shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English