Online in California
(Online Only)
Hi, I’m Ali!
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 10 years of experience providing individual and couples therapy to adults. I offer telehealth services throughout California, making it easier to access support wherever you are. My specialties include working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship or attachment-based issues, supporting people in making sense of these experiences and finding a way forward that is both meaningful and long lasting. I love my job because I get to support individuals in learning to live a more genuine and fulfilling life while also helping couples have more satisfying relationships with one another. I truly believe that nothing else could be this rewarding!
The path to healing can be a difficult one, but you are not alone. If given the opportunity, I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey. Call now for a free 15 minute consultation!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+ clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
Approach Description: I offer an individualized approach to therapy that is thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs and grounded in an authentic and trusting connection that honors your own pace. Our work together is collaborative and respectful of your voice, choices, and feedback, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel fully accepted as you are. As we work together I tend to blend structure with flexibility, offering both guidance and space for your unique process. I show up with warmth and curiosity, while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll build insight while simultaneously focusing on real, practical ways to help you feel better. My ultimate goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Out of Network (OON)
Education & Credentials
Alexandra Duran LMFT, LPCC
- Female
- License # LMFT 106663
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2016
Alexandra Duran Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
Everyone experiences moments of worry or sadness, but when anxiety or depression starts to interfere with daily life, relationships, or self-esteem, it may be time to seek support. If you have been living with anxiety or depression, even simple tasks can feel exhausting. You may appear “fine” on the outside while feeling heavy, restless, or disconnected inside. Maybe you find yourself repeating unhelpful relationship patterns or getting triggered by painful memories. You’ve tried to “figure it out” on your own, but something still feels unresolved. If any of this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgmental space to learn tools to manage stress, shift negative thinking, and rediscover a sense of peace. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you reconnect with your strength, purpose, and sense of self.
In my practice, I integrate EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), with a strong focus on deeper, body-based healing. I also utilize DBT and ACT, incorporating practical tools that you can apply right away. This means we don’t just talk about what’s happening—we work with how it’s held in your nervous system, so healing can happen at a deeper level. We want to get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck, helping shift things at their core while also addressing how they show up in your day-to-day life. My goal is to help you learn how to THRIVE, not just SURVIVE!
I know that this can seem like a lot. Reaching out for therapy is a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel nervous, unsure, or even skeptical about the process. The good news is that you don’t have to have it all figured out. Whether you’re looking for clarity, relief, or lasting change, we’ll work together to help you feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again. The path to healing can be a difficult one, but you are not alone. If given the opportunity, I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey!