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Laraib Ali

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

We all experience seasons in life that feel overwhelming, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to seek support. Therapy begins with creating a safe, collaborative, and trusting space where you feel heard and understood. My role is to walk alongside you—offering encouragement, guidance, and steady support as you move through your healing journey.

My approach to therapy

I take a trauma-informed approach to treatment and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with other evidence-based modalities to provide compassionate, individualized care. I work with individuals facing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, personality disorders, and cultural or family-related challenges.

What you can expect from me

With empathy and acceptance, I support your growth across mental, physical, spiritual, and relational areas of life. Together, we will cultivate greater self-awareness and balance, empowering you to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, resilience, and self-trust.

About me

  • I identify as
    South Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of California - Irvine
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoanalytic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English