We integrate a variety of evidence-based approaches to create therapy that feels personalized to you. Some of the approaches we draw from include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and body-based (somatic) approaches.

Each therapist brings their own areas of passion and expertise. Liann often integrates ACT and CBT into her work and especially enjoys supporting children, adolescents, and emerging adults as they navigate anxiety, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Mika frequently incorporates IFS, EFT, and CBT, with a particular focus on couples therapy, relationships, and trauma. She is also currently pursuing training in IFS and EMDR.

While these approaches provide helpful frameworks, we don't believe there is one "right" therapy model for everyone. Whether you have a specific modality in mind — or if you have no idea where to start — we're happy to help you find the approach that feels right for you.

No, we provide care for individuals, couples, and families. That means we can tailor the support to the type of relationship or concern you're bringing in.

Although our name includes "family," our practice is built on the belief that healing happens within relationships — including the relationship you have with yourself. We work with individuals, couples, and families across all stages of life. Whether you're seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, support for your child or adolescent, or family therapy, we're here to help.

Our name reflects our systemic perspective: we believe that people thrive when they feel aligned within themselves and in their relationships with those who matter most.

We know... what on earth is the difference between all these letters?! The good news is that LMFTs, LCPCs, LCSWs, psychologists, and other licensed therapists are all qualified to provide therapy through graduate-level programs and extensive clinical training. The letters simply reflect different educational backgrounds and training models.

Despite our name, LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) do much more than marriage and family therapy. We are extensively trained to work with individuals, couples, and families through a systemic lens. That means we don't see you as existing in a vacuum — we understand that every person is shaped by their relationships, family of origin, culture, life experiences, and the environments they've lived in.

We know that you didn't just come from you. You came from generations of family stories, relationship patterns, life experiences, and social systems that have influenced how you think, feel, connect, and cope. That broader perspective helps us understand the patterns beneath the surface and support meaningful, lasting change.

LCPCs (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors) provide therapy for mental health concerns, often emphasizing individual counseling, coping skills, and evidence-based interventions. LCSWs (Licensed Clinical Social Workers) provide therapy while considering the broader social, environmental, and relational factors that influence mental health and well-being.

So... which licensure is "best?" There isn't one. Every licensure brings unique strengths and areas of expertise. Research consistently shows that the strongest predictor of successful therapy is the quality of the relationship between you and your therapist. Finding someone you feel safe with and connected to is far more important than the letters after their name.

An LGMFT (Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist) has completed graduate school, extensive clinical training, and the requirements to begin practicing under the supervision of an experienced LMFT. An LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, also called an LCMFT) has completed additional clinical experience and licensing requirements to practice independently.

A helpful comparison is the medical field: an LGMFT is similar to a physician in residency who has completed their medical education and is continuing to build clinical experience under the guidance of an experienced attending physician. This supervised period is a required part of becoming independently licensed.

The difference between an LGMFT and an LMFT is primarily one of licensure status, supervision requirements, and clinical experience — not the quality of care provided. At Aligned Family Therapy, we hold our clinicians to the same high standards of compassionate, ethical, and trauma-informed care. Whether you work with a Liann, Mika, or another therapist, the most important factor is finding a therapist who feels like the right fit for your needs.