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Antoinette Ali, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Anxiety and Life Transitions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Antoinette
Antoinette Ali is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 10 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, LGBTQIA-related concerns, self-esteem and motivation. She also supports people facing relationship and family tensions and life transitions.
She starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Antoinette uses plain language and concrete strategies to address daily struggles and mood concerns.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with client-centered and solution-focused methods. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. She also looks for small changes that can produce noticeable relief in day-to-day life.
Mindfulness practices are offered when they fit a person’s goals, for example to reduce stress or break cycles of negative thinking. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore what matters most and build momentum for change. Trauma-informed ideas guide work when past harm affects current functioning.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented while remaining attentive to each person’s values. Antoinette helps people develop skills they can use between meetings, such as communication techniques, coping tools, and ways to manage mood. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Antoinette integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy while drawing on mindfulness techniques. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test alternative responses, which suits concerns like anxiety and low mood. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting to clarify goals and values. Mindfulness offers simple exercises to reduce stress and increase awareness of thoughts and feelings.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will review goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and pace. That may mean focusing on CBT skill practice in one block of sessions, then adding mindfulness or solution-focused steps to address immediate problems.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while working on thinking patterns, mood, and coping skills.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and goal-oriented, using clear steps and skills people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience practicing social work in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and is located in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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