My specialties include long term psychodynamic therapy, group psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and clinical consultation. 

I  work frequently with family of origin/attachment issues, Depression, Anxiety, low self-esteem, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, relationships, boundaries, and phase of life changes.

My therapeutic modalities include Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Modern Analytic Group Psychotherapy, Object Relations, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.

Influential clinicians include Yalom, Winnicot, Linehan, Nancy McWilliams, Louis Ormont, Jung, and yes, Freud.

I am currently providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy to people 18 and over. 

Personal interests and experiences that inform my therapeutic style include philosophy, existentialism, music, pop culture, physical fitness for mental health, humor, literature, parenting, and creativity. 

I am an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and a former Board Member of the Austin Group Psychotherapy Society. I am a student at the Center for Group Studies and a member of the Clinical Social Work Association.

Ali Takata, LMSW has openings for adult clients, both virtually and in-person. She is an experienced and talented clinician who is completing her supervision hours with me. Please contact her directly if you are interested in receiving therapy from her.