Hi, I’m Ali.

A licensed psychotherapist helping you thrive in your relationship with yourself and others.

Who I Work With

I support adults and couples to live the life they desire. Many people find their way to my work simply because they feel a sense of “stuckness” or dissatisfaction. Together, our work will explore your aspirations, struggles, and life experience, in order to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and increase aliveness in all areas of your life.

Some of the most common difficulties I help people navigate and overcome include:

  • Relationship challenges with self and others

  • Self-criticism and over-thinking

  • Depression, anxiety, and “I’m not myself lately”

  • Grief and loss

  • Lingering effects of trauma

  • Conflict in families of origin

  • Identity, sexuality, and gender exploration

  • Professional, creativity, and career development

  • Big life transitions such as new relationships, breakups, etc.

I am a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), trained to work with adolescents, adults, and couples based in the state of California.

My Approach

I’ve heard it time and again, “I tried therapy and it didn’t work! My therapist just sat there, nodded their head, and barely spoke. Maybe I need a coach…”

In our work together, I will serve as a collaborative and reliable thought-partner in helping you gain clarity, work through obstacles that inhibit your growth, and live a more fulfilling life. I take pride in being a warm, approachable, and motivated fellow traveler, here to help support your process of moving towards a more satisfying life.

I am trained in Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, an evidence-based and trauma-informed practice focused on exploring aspects of the self, including relational patterns and ways of being, that may be causing distress. These dynamics, which are sometimes out of our awareness, can lead to long-standing and repetitive issues that get in the way of our goals and desires.

I offer a depth-oriented, relational approach intended to alleviate symptoms and get to the core of your unease. The therapeutic relationship is confidential, safe, professional, boundaried, and personal, designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself.

Let’s see if we’re a good fit.

  • SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION

    Let’s talk on the phone for 20-25 minutes so I can hear more about what brings you to therapy. I can answer any questions you may have at this time.

  • ASSESS OUR FIT

    After our call, take some time to reflect on how our conversation felt for you. I encourage potential clients to interview multiple therapists to get a sense of what might work best for them.

  • FILL OUT FORMS & FIRST SESSION

    We’ll schedule our first session and you’ll fill out some intake forms and review my privacy policies before we meet.

  • CONTINUED COLLABORATION

    Our first few sessions will be a time for us to get to know one another and decide if working together is what will serve you best.

Additional Information

  • I’m a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (License #155575) and received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. While working towards licensure, I undertook rigorous training at RAMS, Inc and completed a two-year advanced Psychoanalytic Fellowship with Access Institute in San Francisco. I have additional training in Non-Violent Communication and Conflict Resolution/Mediation.

    Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in documentary film and television production in New York City and was a founding member of a technology and food company in San Francisco.

  • My fee is $200 per 50 minute session for individuals and $250 per 60 minute session for couples. I do have a few sliding scale openings, and ask that we discuss your financial needs in our initial consultation.

    I do not currently accept any private insurance, but am happy to provide you with the necessary documentation to submit for out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company. Also, psychotherapy is typically covered by pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Spending Accounts (HSAs).

  • I offer in-person 50 minute sessions for individuals and 60 minute sessions for couples.

    I am available for remote sessions on a fully secure and HIPPA-compliant platform, as needed.

  • My office is in Hayes Valley in San Francisco and is accessible via stairs or elevator. There is plenty of metered parking available.

Let’s talk

Schedule a free consultation session to discuss working together.

I can be reached at 415-483-2303 or alipflaumtherapy@gmail.com or you can fill out the form below.