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Mir Ali, LPCC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Mir

Mir Ali is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) based in California who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity and ADHD.

Background and approach

He centers the work on each person’s strengths and life story, viewing clients as the experts on their experiences while offering guidance to overcome persistent challenges. Mir emphasizes empowerment and gradual progress as clients move toward greater self-awareness and fulfillment.

With six years of clinical experience, Mir blends evidence-based therapies and compassionate support to address a wide range of concerns including attachment struggles, communication problems, codependency, substance-related issues, and difficulties tied to impulsivity and guilt. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, encouraging practical skills development alongside exploration of personal values and relationships.

Mir’s aim is to support people through change so they can build more meaningful, functional lives on their own terms.

Online therapeutic approaches and what to expect



Mir commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and develop willingness to face difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to behavior changes that support a meaningful life. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and teach concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. When attachment concerns are central, Mir integrates Attachment-Based ideas to explore relational patterns and strengthen emotional connections with others.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Mir works with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and adapts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for varying schedules and needs. These formats allow consistent, ongoing work from locations throughout California and make it easier to fit skill practice and support into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mir support?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and ADHD, along with related issues such as attachment problems, codependency, and impulsivity.
What is Mir's therapeutic style?
He takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach and combines practical skill building with exploration of values and relationships to help clients make meaningful changes.
How much experience does he have?
Mir brings six years of professional experience delivering counseling services and applying evidence-based interventions across a range of mental health concerns.
Where is Mir licensed and located?
He is licensed in California holding the LPCC credential with license number CA LPCC 18973 and practices from that state.
Can Mir work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Mir?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

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 shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-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