Ali Rodriguez

MFT
Accepting Clients

Supporting teens and adults in Monterey County and CA navigating anxiety, relationships, and self-worth. Schedule a free consultation today

Addictions Counselor in Carmel, CA

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

You're exhausted from emotional overwhelm that hits out of nowhere, relationships that drain you, and endless second-guessing. You're tired of people-pleasing, losing yourself to keep the peace, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't break. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety that won't quiet down, depression that makes everything feel heavy, or relationships that always feel harder than they should. You're not "too much" and you don't have to struggle alone.

My Background and Approach

Sessions with me are relaxed and collaborative. You don’t need to come with a perfect agenda, we’ll start wherever feels important that day. Clients say working with me is like talking to a therapist who feels like a friend. I love metaphors, find humor in the right moments, and can be direct when you need to hear it. You’ll hear “that makes sense” a lot from me, because your experiences do make sense, even when they feel chaotic. My goal is to work myself out of a job. I want you to leave with real tools and insights you can actually use. Together we’ll explore patterns, make connections between past and present, and figure out what beliefs and behaviors you want to keep versus what you’re ready to let go of. The things we avoid talking about are usually the things that most need air, so bring it all. The fears you’ve never voiced, the patterns you can’t break, the thoughts that feel too messy to share.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe your feelings aren’t the enemy, they’re the map. Anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles don’t mean something is wrong with you; they’re signals pointing toward what needs attention. My approach is about understanding what your emotions are trying to say so you can stop feeling lost. Therapy isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s about becoming your own guide. I want to help you build confidence, self-trust, and compassion so you can meet life’s challenges without losing yourself. The goal isn’t to erase struggle or make hard feelings disappear. Instead, we’ll work on changing your relationship with these experiences. You’ll learn to trust yourself to handle difficult emotions without spiraling, set boundaries that honor your needs and relationships, and show up in your life without constantly second guessing yourself. This work is about building a home inside yourself where you feel safe, understood, and equipped for whatever comes next.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Rate: $200/session

Info

Email Ali
200 Clock Tower Pl
Suite B206
Carmel, CA 93923

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