About Me
About Ali Behar, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience helping people feel calmer, clearer, and more confident in their lives. My work blends strong academic training, neuroscience-informed care, and a warm, collaborative style that clients often describe as realistic and grounding.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck, anxious, exhausted, or unsure of the best next steps. Therapy with me is not about endless talking. It’s about understanding what’s happening and creating real, practical change.
My Specialities
Gen Z
Young adults
Sleep therapy
Anxiety
Breakups
Creative blocks
Perfectionism
Navigating relationships
Guilt + shame
Transitions
Availability: I work with clients in person in Los Angeles, and via Telehealth across California.
My Approach
My therapy is collaborative, practical, and insight-driven. We look at where your patterns come from, and we also focus on what will help you move forward now.
I draw from:
Psychodynamic therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT skills
Self-compassion work
Strengths-based and positive psychology approaches
You will leave sessions understanding yourself better and knowing what to do next.
My Background
I earned my bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania and my Master’s in Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. I have worked in private practice and in clinical roles at UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, where I deepened my understanding of the brain and behavior.
Earlier in my life, I attended law school for one semester before realizing it was not the right path. That experience of questioning everything and starting over shapes how I support clients who feel uncertain about their direction.
Originally from Miami, I have lived in Los Angeles since 2014. I am a mom of two young kids and have a German Shepherd Husky mix named Moon Dog. I love hiking, especially around Fryman Canyon, and spending time outdoors with my family.
If you are ready to take the first step, I would be honored to connect.
Education, Credentials, & Trainings
Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW
Master’s in Social Work, New York University Silver School of Social Work
Bachelor’s Degree, University of Pennsylvania
Clinical Experience, UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Over a decade in private practice and clinical settings