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Ayana Ali

Therapist(she/her)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Infertility
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am an LCSW, specializing in women's health. I help women recover from debilitating anxiety & to heal through infertility & pregnancy loss related PTSD. I focus on black women, but am open to helping all people. I help clients to navigate perfectionism, imposter syndrome & automatic negative thoughts. Women’s Wisdom is a support group that I facilitate for women living with infertility & pregnancy loss. I provide culturally sensitive care via a telehealth platform. I am Brooklyn born & bred.

My approach to therapy

Working with me involves a lot of laughter; I utilize humor as much as I use validation of difficulties & teach frustration tolerance. The golden thread throughout my work with all clients is this: You will be okay & that, as much as there may be pain along the journey, there is also joy.

What you can expect from me

I work from a framework of existing wholeness - I don’t view you as faulty; I view you as wonderfully designed. i will help you to discover that & to strengthen your knowledge of who you are and what you are capable of.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Challenging, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at New York University College of Arts and Sciences, MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Infertility
  • More specialties
    Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish