Samirah Alam, MA, LMFT, Therapist in Manhattan Beach, California

Samirah Alam, LMFT, helps teens, young adults, and adults across California navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, emotional balance, and resilience through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. As a Marriage & Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual, couples, and family therapy for those experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Samirah creates a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel supported in building insight, strengthening coping skills, and making meaningful, lasting change. She supports individuals navigating court ordered treatment, offering a structured yet empathetic approach that promotes accountability while honoring each client’s unique circumstances. Samirah strives to reduce stigma and help clients feel empowered throughout the therapeutic process, supporting them in meeting requirements while also fostering genuine personal growth and emotional well-being. In her clinical work, Samirah focuses on anxiety, depression, and trauma, while also offering support for a range of additional concerns. She has experience working with teens and young adults, as well as individuals within the LGBTQ+ community and those with developmental disabilities. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients develop practical tools for managing distress, improving relationships, and enhancing overall functioning. Samirah provides a supportive space for adolescents and teens as they navigate school challenges, identity development, and life transitions, while also helping adults address stress, relationship concerns, and emotional health across different stages of life. Outside of her clinical work, Samirah enjoys crocheting, reading, playing video games, and spending quality time with friends and family.