Mir Ali is a licensed counselor in California with six years of clinical experience.
01About Mir
Mir Ali is a licensed counselor in California with six years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, as well as LGBTQ concerns and ADHD. Mir focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control.
He listens first, asking about what matters most to each person. Then he tailors sessions around strengths already present in the client’s life.
Background and approach
Mir emphasizes clear, achievable goals and skills that can be practiced between sessions. His work draws from several well-known approaches, including cognitive behavioral tools and acceptance-based ideas. He uses emotion-focused and attachment-aware ways of working when relationships and early patterns matter.
Dialectical strategies help when strong emotions and impulsivity cause problems. Sessions are conversational and direct. Mir encourages people to notice what gets in the way and try small experiments to change it.
He also supports those dealing with identity questions and the effects of past hurt. People can expect focused, practical guidance alongside a steady, respectful presence. Mir aims to help clients build on what already works for them and create clearer next steps for change.
02Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 18973 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1518444058 · national provider identifier
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03Focus 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
Methods Mir names
- 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)
- Gottman Method
These are the methods 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.
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04Online support
Online approaches that focus on skills and connection
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose values-based actions. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, and problems that feel stuck in place.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to early relationship patterns and how they affect current relationships and emotional responses. It can be helpful when attachment issues, abandonment concerns, or family of origin patterns are part of the problem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, phone can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth, and messaging or live chat works well for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and varied routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and LGBTQ-related issues. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency, substance concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is the therapy style like during sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented with an emphasis on practical steps. The therapist listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals and skills to practice between sessions.
How much experience does this counselor have?
Mir has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs a practical approach to building coping strategies and emotion regulation skills.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He holds an LPCC credential and practices in California. Sessions are offered to people located within that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can be chosen to fit schedule and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscriber plan selected.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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