Mir Ali, LPCC

California · 6 years in practice

Mir Ali is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California with six years of practice.

License and registration

LPCC, California: 18973 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1518444058 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Mir

Mir Ali is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California with six years of practice. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and supports those facing LGBT-related concerns and ADHD. He aims to meet people where they are and build on what already works in their lives.

Mir emphasizes a respectful, person-centered approach. Sessions focus on listening first, then on practical steps that feel doable. He believes the client is the expert on their story and looks for strengths to use in moments of hardship.

Background and approach

His work draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-focused strategies. Those methods are used to reduce unhelpful thoughts, build new skills, and clarify personal values. He also uses attachment-informed ideas to strengthen relationship patterns and emotional safety.

Mir keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented when that helps, and more exploratory when people need to understand how past experiences affect current life. He offers tools for managing strong emotions, communicating with others, and handling setbacks in day-to-day life. People who choose to work with him can expect a calm, respectful tone and a focus on practical change.

He supports people through steps toward more satisfying relationships and a fuller sense of purpose. Mir aims to help clients move from feeling stuck to taking meaningful action.

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

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Online support

Approach-driven care available online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings get in the way. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and replacing them with more helpful behaviors and skills for managing symptoms. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting with others and can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mir will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He blends techniques as needed and checks in regularly so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Messaging and live chat allow short check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and continue work from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Mir address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, and ADHD, along with related issues such as attachment, codependency, and substance problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Mir uses a person-centered style that starts with listening. He combines practical skill-building with exploration of values and relationship patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work in California.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed professional clinical counselor, LPCC, practicing in California.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Mir?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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