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Mariam Ali, LMFT

Relational therapist focused on family healing
  • Family systems focus
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Child and family support

About Mariam Ali

Mariam Ali is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who centers healing in connection and relationships. She uses a relational approach that helps people identify their inner strengths and develop greater resilience. Grounded in family systems theory, her practice emphasizes how relationships, environment, and cultural background shape emotional well-being and behavior.

Mariam's experience includes supporting children facing academic and emotional challenges, working with survivors of domestic abuse to rebuild safety and self-worth, and guiding clients through trauma and issues with self-esteem. She offers care that attends to cultural and faith-based values, aiming to respect each person’s identity and lived experience.

In her work Mariam strives to maintain a warm, inclusive, and collaborative space where individuals and families can explore difficult emotions, improve communication, and restore balance. Her approach is geared toward helping people move toward clearer priorities and a greater sense of stability in relationships and daily life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Mariam Ali have?

Mariam Ali has 7 years of professional experience working as a therapist.

Is Mariam Ali a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 152315.

In which languages does Mariam Ali provide therapy?

Mariam provides therapy in English.

Where is Mariam Ali located?

Mariam is located in California.

How can I work with Mariam Ali as my therapist?

You can work with Mariam through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mariam Ali work with international clients?

Mariam does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mariam Ali cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Benefits

Mariam draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early bonds and relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for people navigating attachment issues, abandonment fears, and relationship stresses. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration to help clients articulate their goals and build self-directed growth. Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Mariam works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as work progresses to ensure the approach remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Mariam is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options let people engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support even when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective, client-centered care across a range of concerns.

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