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Services & Specialties

A space to feel understood, empowered, and equipped.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, or a major life transition, we offer a range of services and approaches designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Specializations

Primary areas of focus

These are the areas where Dr. Ali concentrates his advanced training and the majority of his clinical work.

Focus 01

Anxiety

Worry, panic, phobias, and the physical toll of a nervous system stuck on high alert.

Focus 02

Anger Management

Understanding triggers and the emotions beneath anger, and building calmer responses.

Focus 03

Family Relationships

Navigating conflict, roles, boundaries, and change across generations.

General expertise

Dr. Ali also brings extensive experience supporting clients with:

  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Grief & bereavement
  • Intimate & romantic relationships
  • LGBTQIA+ support
  • Life transitions
  • Multicultural & diversity concerns
  • Narcissistic personality & relationship dynamics
  • Sex & intimacy
  • Trauma

Treatment approaches

Every client is unique — and so is every session.

Dr. Ali draws from a range of evidence-based therapies, combining them thoughtfully to fit your goals, pace, and personality.

  1. 01

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns to build healthier behaviors and emotional resilience.

  2. 02

    Schema Therapy (ST)

    Explore deeply rooted beliefs and life patterns to create lasting change and self-understanding.

  3. 03

    Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Process distressing memories in a safe, structured way to reduce their emotional charge and regain a sense of control.

  4. 04

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Strengthen emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills — especially helpful when emotions run intense.

  5. 05

    Integrative Therapy

    Combines approaches into a personalized, flexible plan that evolves with your needs.

  6. 06

    Attachment-Based Therapy

    Looks at early bonds to improve connection, trust, and self-worth.

  7. 07

    Emotionally Focused Therapy

    Helps couples and individuals deepen connection and resolve relational distress.

  8. 08

    Family Systems Therapy

    Examines family roles and dynamics to ease conflict and improve communication.

  9. 09

    Trauma-Focused Therapy

    Addresses the impact of trauma with sensitivity and structure, restoring safety and control.

  10. 10

    Behavioral Activation

    Re-engages you with meaningful activity to lift mood and ease depression.

  11. 11

    Relational Therapy

    Explores how relationships shape your emotional life, and how to build healthier ones.

  12. 12

    Motivational Interviewing

    Strengthens your own motivation and confidence to make the changes you want.

  13. 13

    Mindfulness-Based Therapy

    Builds present-moment awareness to reduce stress and cultivate emotional balance.

  14. 14

    Behavior Modification

    Uses structured techniques to reshape behaviors and reinforce positive habits.

  15. 15

    Eclectic Therapy

    Draws from several modalities to match your situation, preferences, and goals.

Types of services

Therapy tailored to you and your relationships.

Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your partnership, or your family, we offer flexible formats that meet you where you are.

01

Individual

Private, one-on-one sessions focused on your growth, healing, and well-being.

02

Couples

Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate challenges together in a guided space.

03

Family

Improve understanding, resolve conflict, and foster healthier dynamics across generations.

04

Group

Connect with others facing similar challenges and build community through guided support.

Session formats

  • In person Houston, TX office
  • Telehealth Secure video

Ages served

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders 65+

Languages

  • English
  • Farsi فارسی

Communities supported

Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected.

Dr. Ali welcomes clients from every background and belief system. Therapy is a place for healing, not judgment — your values, identity, and experiences are honored here.

  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Jewish
  • Muslim
  • Latter-day Saint
  • LGBTQIA+

Don't see your community listed? You are still, absolutely, welcome here.

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Let's work together toward clarity, strength, and peace. Reaching out is often the hardest part — we'll make the rest feel simple.