Saadia Ali, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Supervised by Leslie Peterson, LCSW

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who draws from Narrative Therapy in my work with clients. My approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and cultural responsiveness. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, understood, and safe to explore what brings them to therapy.

Narrative Therapy views people as the authors of their own stories. Together, we can explore the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself and the world around you. We can also make space for the strengths, values, and parts of your story that may have been overlooked while exploring new possibilities for how you want to move forward.

Clinical Experience

I work with clients navigating concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and family or cultural stress. My goal is to support you in making sense of your experiences while creating room for greater self-understanding, connection, and growth. I value the ways culture, identity, family, and lived experience shape each person’s story, and I strive to meet each client with openness, respect, and understanding.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Languages: English

Location: University City

Licensure

California - AMFT157842 Expiration 9/30/26 , Supervised by Leslie Peterson, LCSW (LCSW26416)

Education

Masters in Science in Marital Family Therapy
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Please note: Each individual therapist is responsible for the legal and ethical psychotherapy treatment of their own clients. The therapist on this page operates independently from other providers in this office.