Alice Sherbow , LMFT

Alice Sherbow is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are facing addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, career stress, and depression. Her style is respectful and down-to-earth, and she focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions.

She offers clear, straightforward conversation and tailors the plan to each person. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the client, whether that is coping with cravings, repairing communication, processing a painful event, or managing low mood. The aim is to build skills and steady progress, not quick fixes.

Her background includes long-term clinical work with people dealing with substance concerns and emotional trauma. That experience informs a steady approach that balances listening with active problem solving. She also addresses related issues such as codependency, family of origin concerns, and impulsivity.

Alice works with concerns tied to identity and body image, and helps people who face career and commitment challenges. She also supports first responders and others coping with the stresses of demanding work. Conversations include concrete tools for emotion regulation, clearer communication, and healthier boundaries.

Therapy follows a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide each step. Sessions are practical and adaptive, and plans are adjusted as progress is made. Alice speaks English and practices in California as an LMFT.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Alice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common element is skills-based work for mood and coping, which teaches strategies for managing depressive symptoms, cravings, and strong emotions. These tools are helpful when daily routines and mood feel disrupted.

She also uses trauma-informed approaches that help people process painful experiences at a pace they can handle. This work aims to reduce overwhelming reactions and improve day-to-day functioning after abuse or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist and client collaborate to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what is not, so the process stays responsive and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation similar to an office visit. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging can be helpful for shorter check-ins, brief coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and access support from different settings.