Therapy for
Anxiety
Therapist — Ali Behar, LCSW
For my entire therapy career, I’ve specialized in helping adults navigating anxiety + stress.
Do you think things over and over but you’re still stuck?
Are you feeling behind, lost, or unsure what comes next?
Are things “not clicking” despite your best overthinking?
Anxiety can make it feel like you’re missing a clear path, question who you are, what you want and what’s the right path.
Social comparisons, family expectations, and perfectionism can make others feel anxious, disconnected, or not good enough.
Clients Come To Me For:
Overthinking
Avoiding hard decisions
Perfectionism paralysis
Negative self talk
Low self worth
Relationship stress
Feeling unmotivated
Physically on edge
Most of my clients are between 23 and 40
Anxiety isn’t a flaw to fix.
It’s a signal — something important needs shifting.
How Therapy With Me Works
Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and practical. We explore where your anxiety comes from, but we also focus on helping you take action in your real life. I’m not a silent therapist; I offer direct feedback, thoughtful questions, and clear perspective when it can help move the work forward.
You’ll better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns. We’ll identify what keeps you stuck and build the skills to move forward, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Modalities I Use
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Helps you understand how early experiences and family dynamics shape your self-doubt, perfectionism, and relationship patterns today.
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Teaches you to recognize anxious thought loops and shift them so they do not control your choices.
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Builds emotion regulation and distress tolerance so you can handle difficult feelings without shutting down or avoiding.
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Identifies what you are naturally good at and helps you lean into your strengths so you are not just surviving but actively building a life that fits you.
“You will not be told to just think positive or meditate more.
We work step by step, at a pace that feels doable.”
Quiet Down The Anxiety
With the right tools, feel more like you and in control of your direction.
After Therapy With Me, Clients Report
Less avoidance
Better boundaries
Trust their gut more
Better relationships
Know where they’re going
Excitement about the future
About Ali Behar, LCSW
My therapy is designed for 20 and 30 year olds who feel stuck between who they were and who they are becoming. It’s adapted to you, not a one-size-fits-all model.
Before becoming a therapist, I went to law school for one semester. I remember what it felt like to question everything and wonder if I was on the wrong path. That experience shapes how I work.
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 over a decade of experience in private practice and clinical roles at UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
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 Moondog.
On weekends, I am usually hiking or spending time outdoors with my family.
Availability: I work with clients in person in Larchmont Village,
and via Telehealth across California.
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
3 Steps To Get Started
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Fill out the contact form. I will personally respond and answer your initial questions.
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We will have a short call to see if it feels like a good fit and schedule your first session.
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We will clarify what is keeping you stuck and create a plan to help you move forward with more confidence.