Ana Adal

LMFT, 16 years of experience
Rated 4.8 stars out of 541 ratings
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, life transitions and relationship challenges. I believe therapy is a journey inward—one that honors the mind, heart, and spirit. My goal is to help clients reconnect with their inner strengths and their Best Self: the part of you that is grounded in clarity, resilience, and compassion. At any stage of life, your Best Self remains present—offering wisdom, healing, and the possibility of deep inner peace even in the presence of deep pain or long-standing challenges. I hold a Master of Arts in Spiritual and Counseling Psychology and have trained in grief and loss, community mental health, psychiatric settings, and addiction treatment. In my private practice, I am deeply committed to creating a safe, shame-free, and growth-oriented space that honors each client’s unique healing process. My therapeutic approach is integrative, relational, and grounded in deep caring and lived experience. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful patterns; mindfulness and acceptance-based practices to cultivate present-moment awareness and self-compassion; and humanistic and spiritual perspectives that invite exploration of meaning, authenticity, and purpose. Therapy is a collaborative process. Together we work in a compassionate space to reconnect with your Best Self—honoring a lifetime of experience while cultivating peace, resilience, and self-compassion in all seasons of life.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Beginning therapy can feel both hopeful and unsettling. In our first session, we will take time to notice what is present for you and explore where you are now, along with your hopes for where you would like to be through our work together.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Alongside my passion for this work, I bring a caring and curious presence to our sessions. With perspective, gentle humor and grounded therapeutic support, I hope to help you reconnect with a vision of yourself as someone with deep resilience and infinite potential.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I deeply value working with individuals who, even in the presence of fear, are open, curious, and willing to engage in the process of growth and change. Whether you are a younger adult finding your way, experiencing a midlife reevaluation, or an older adult exploring meaning in this season of life, I am honored to be part of your journey.

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My treatment methods

Eclectic

I have studied numerous treatment methods and have found benefit in many. I prefer to tailor the method to the client's needs and the amount of time they want to spend on the therapeutic process. I am very insight/ supportive/ client centered.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I find CBT extremely helpful when a client feels "stuck" and is looking for concrete, actionable means to change a present/ongoing issue that they are having difficulty in resolving. I also use TF-CBT for trauma/PTSD.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I have an academic basis in spiritual psychology and believe that meditation and mindfulness allow to experience a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us. these modalities support the client in attain a sense of inner peace and belonging.

Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 41 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

June 27, 2025

First session=excellent

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Ana

June 26, 2025

I am very pleased with Dr. Adal.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 5 with Ana

May 27, 2025

We seem to have excellent rapport with each other. I'd check more of the boxes if not limited to 2 characteristics that stand out about Ana's therapy style. I look forward to working with Ana.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Ana