Ali Pflaum Psychotherapy — Psychotherapist in San Francisco, CA
Address110 Gough St CA, San Francisco, CA 94102
Websitealipflaumtherapy.com
Ali Pflaum is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in San Francisco, California, specializing in psychotherapy for adults and couples. She utilizes a depth-oriented, relational approach informed by Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, focusing on exploring relational patterns and underlying dynamics that cause distress. Pflaum helps clients navigate challenges such as relationship difficulties, self-criticism, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, family conflict, identity exploration, and career development. Her background includes training at the Wright Institute, RAMS, Inc., and the Access Institute, with additional training in Non-Violent Communication and Conflict Resolution. She offers a collaborative and approachable therapeutic partnership aimed at increasing self-understanding and aliveness.
Best for
- Adults
- Couples
- Individuals experiencing "stuckness"
- Clients seeking depth-oriented therapy
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples therapy, In-person sessions, Remote sessions, Free consultation |
| Tags | psychotherapy, lmft, san francisco, adults, couples, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, relationship issues, anxiety, depression |
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