Afa Alizada, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MEd

My clients describe me as:

someone who views you more than just the sum of your symptoms and strives to understand your entire life story, unique personality, and strengths.

Something to know about my approach is:

equal parts warm, relatable, science-backed, and practical. As a holistic trauma therapist, I firmly believe mental health is intimately interlinked with physical, social, and spiritual health, and effective therapy addresses all these dimensions.

Together, we will:

learn to understand and regulate difficult emotions, recognize and replace negative self-talk and beliefs that keep you down or anxious, get at the root of your challenges, and build interpersonal skills for healthy and fulfilling relationships.

I specialize in working with people who:

are introspective and self-aware; may recognize self-sabotaging patterns and self-limiting beliefs that keep repeating in their intimate relationships or professional life; may have read self-help books or tried therapy before, and still feel stuck.

I became a therapist because:

It is my sincere belief that everyone has the capacity to heal, feel whole, and reach their full potential. It brings me joy to support this process.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

You'll avoid long commutes and access quality care from the comfort of your home. Ask me about my sliding scale & out-of-network insurance coverage.

More about me and my practice:

As a first generation American and a woman of color, I bring a nuanced understanding of intersectional identities and their impact on mental health. I’m an anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming and sex-positive therapist & enjoy working with diverse folks.