Alaa Deeb, MA, LMFT, Therapist in Salida, California

Alaa Deeb, LMFT, ATR-P, helps adults throughout California navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools for lasting well-being. As a Marriage & Family Therapist with LifeStance Health, she provides individual and family therapy in a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered. Alaa supports patients facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, helping them move toward greater balance, resilience, and emotional health. Alaa’s therapeutic style integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions. She also incorporates creative and expressive techniques through Art Therapy when appropriate, helping clients explore emotions and experiences in meaningful ways. In addition to treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, she has experience supporting individuals through couples issues, postpartum mental health concerns, grief, life transitions, sleep difficulties, and other behavioral health needs. She works with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, and offers additional specialized support tailored to each client’s unique goals and circumstances. She believes that meaningful therapeutic work begins with trust and strives to create a space where clients can feel safe exploring challenges and building on their strengths. Alaa earned degrees from Dominican University of California and San Jose State University. Outside of her clinical work, Alaa enjoys art journaling, painting, hiking, and working out.