Mir Ali, LPCC
Therapist in California
Mir Ali is a California licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBTQ concerns.
- License 18973 · California Expires March 2027
- NPI 1518444058 · national registry
- Experience and languages 6+ years in practice English
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About Mir
Mir Ali is a California licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBTQ concerns. He emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and that therapy builds on existing strengths. Mir offers a calm, respectful presence and practical tools to help people move forward.
He uses a variety of approaches to fit each person's needs, including Gottman Method principles, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, small experiments between meetings, and skills people can use right away. Mir keeps explanations plain and concrete so busy parents can follow along easily. Mir takes a collaborative stance in sessions.
He listens first to understand what matters most, then suggests steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Therapy can include talking through emotions, learning new coping skills, and practicing communication techniques. He pays attention to how past relationships affect present behavior and feelings.
Attachment-focused work helps people notice patterns and try different ways of relating. ACT tools support living by chosen values even when anxiety or painful memories are present. Mir offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, users select Start Therapy, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 18973 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1518444058 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mir lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mir names
- Gottman Method
- 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)
These are the approaches Mir names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Mir commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Gottman Method ideas. ACT is about noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match what matters most; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape present reactions and helps people try new ways of relating and regulating emotion. Gottman Method principles inform work on communication, conflict patterns, and rebuilding connection when relationships feel strained.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Mir will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they set priorities, try interventions, and adjust the plan if something is not helping.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can give a quicker check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school schedules and make consistent care easier to maintain.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Mir address in therapy?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBTQ concerns, and works with issues like ADHD, attachment struggles, codependency, and substance problems.
What is Mir's general approach in sessions?
He takes a collaborative, straightforward approach that centers the client's goals and strengths, mixing skill practice with emotional exploration.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Mir has six years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed professional clinical counselor - LPCC - practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.
How does payment and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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