​Growth through therapy for adults, teens, children, and families.
Alia Al-Zand, LMFT, 144979
Preteen, Teen, Adult, and Family Therapist in San Rafael, CA
​​Professional Background
Hello, my name is Alia (she/her) and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#144979). I work with both young people and adults who are experiencing emotional distress, relational challenges and stuckness in their lives. My style is collaborative, compassionate and practical. I provide a safe space for people to explore life patterns in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they show up in the world.
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I am honored to work with clients in developing further insight and in finding the right tools to support them in living richer, fuller lives. I work with clients with a variety of presentations, but specialize in working with trauma, learning differences, and teenagers/young adults.
​Clinical Experience
​My clinical experience includes working as a school-based intern, serving adolescents and their families. I also have worked extensively with adults in a community-based psychotherapy setting. My previous career entailed working alongside counselors in various colleges as a student affairs professional.
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Some examples of populations I have worked with have included neurodivergent individuals, LBGTQ+, BIPOC individuals, immigrants, students, folks with mixed heritage, working professional professions and parents.
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Areas of Particular Clinical Interest Include:
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Anxiety
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Boundary setting in relationships
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Depression
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Emotional regulation and impulsivity
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Family of origin issues, including generational and cultural differences
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Learning differences (esp. ADHD and ADD)
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Life transitions
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Parenting
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School-related challenges
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Social skills
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Trauma
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Working with young adults
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Therapy Services for Children, Teens, Adults, & Families
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Internal Family systems therapy (IFS)
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Cognitive-based therapy (CBT)
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Psychodynamic
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Family systems therapy
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Attachment-based therapy
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Narrative therapy
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Attachment-based therapy
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Trauma-Informed therapy
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Education & Training
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Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, CA
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Post Graduate Certificate, Two-Year Intensive Training in Psychodynamic Therapy, The Psychotherapy Institute, Berkeley, CA
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Master of Science (Education), College Student Personnel, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
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Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Sociology, Minor: Psychology, Carleton University, Ottawa
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Certificate
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True Colors Certified Trainer in social/emotional learning
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Proficiency in Conversational French
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Professional Affiliations
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)​
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The Psychotherapy Institute
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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Interests
I enjoy connecting with loved ones from all over the world. Seeking new adventures and challenges is important to me and my growth as both an individual and a clinician. Sharing a good book, hiking with my dog, giving back to the community, or searching for vintage curiosities with family and friends are moments that I treasure.