Areeza Ali
Introduction
I help thoughtful, self-aware adults understand why they keep ending up in the same place no matter how hard they try to get somewhere different. My clients are often high achievers and parents who appear capable and put-together on the outside while something quieter goes unattended inside. They're not new to reflection. What they haven't had is a space where the deeper layers, the ones that don't respond to insight alone, finally get to be seen. I work relationally and psychodynamically, which means we go slowly, we go deep, and we pay attention to what's actually happening between us. We explore the roots: past relationships, early experiences, family of origin patterns, attachment and how they quietly shape the way you move through the world today. I specialize in anxiety, relational dynamics, and major life transitions. I have advanced training from The Psychotherapy Institute in Berkeley. Depth work is not a feature of what I do. It's the foundation.
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- Offers free consultation
- Telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments
Licenses
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LCSW #97083 (CA)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Couples
Communities
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High Achievers
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Parents
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Multicultural / BIPOC Communities
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Professionals
Age groups
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Languages
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English
Free intro call available
Pay with insurance
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Pay out-of-pocket
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Psychotherapy $235 - $275
Professional Information
Education
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Certificate Program, Psychodynamic Therapy - The Psychotherapy Institute
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Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - Smith College
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Bachelor's Degree, Psychology - University of California Berkeley
Certifications
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Psychodynamic Therapy
Professional Affiliations
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The Psychotherapy Institute
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Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California
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