Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

17 Endorsed

Oakland, CA 94618

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You might be afraid therapy is not for you. Will a therapist “get you”? Can you bring ALL of yourself into therapy, and not be judged or put in in a box? There are messy parts of your life and the idea of talking about them might be a little terrifying. I specialize in working with folks who feel this way. I welcome all the things about you and your experiences that make you unique and brought you to where you are today. There are some parts you may be immensely proud of, and other things you may spend a lot of energy trying to hide. I welcome all of you here. I will work with you to support your innate wisdom and wholeness.

My areas of focus include: • Healing from attachment trauma and CPTSD • Building connection and navigating relationships • Self-exploration • Recovering from past traumas, including sexual assault • Psychedelic integration • Somatic, body-based approaches to healing • Undoing shame • Exploring ethical non-monogamy dynamics • Finding your power and joy

If you’re seeking a safe and supportive space to heal, grow, and create the life you desire, I’m here to walk that journey with you. Please feel free to reach out for a free 20 minutes consultation so we can discuss if we might be a good fit for one another.

Call or Email Ayala Kalisher now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 988-5609

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Oakland, CA 94618

(510) 988-5609

Grass Valley, CA 95949

I am currently accepting new clients via Telehealth only.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Relationship Issues

$200 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

You are capable of so much on your own but at this moment you know that you need some help. And this is a great place to begin therapy.

Let's Connect (510) 988-5609

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Oakland, CA 94618

(510) 988-5609

Grass Valley, CA 95949

I am currently accepting new clients via Telehealth only.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Relationship Issues

$200 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

You are capable of so much on your own but at this moment you know that you need some help. And this is a great place to begin therapy.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $250
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

I do not accept any insurance. However, if your insurance will reimburse you for out of network providers I can provide you with a superbill

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

I do not accept any insurance. However, if your insurance will reimburse you for out of network providers I can provide you with a superbill

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 131731 Ayala Kalisher

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 7 years

Attended Sonoma State University, Graduated 2019

Additional Credentials

Certificate from CIIS Sex Therapy Certification 2021

Certificate from MDMA Assisted Therapy for PTSD- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies 2022

I have additional training and certification in EMDR, couples work, sex therapy and psychedelic assisted therapy. I also am trained in and am an assistant trainer in Relational Somatic Healing a modality for working with developmental and relational wounding/trauma.

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Sexual Abuse
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Anxiety
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Codependency
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Family Conflict
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

I work with people struggling in relationships related to developmental trauma. During our work together we will explore what safety in connection can feel like and what your personal needs and boundaries are in order for you to be able to fully experience safe, fulfilling, connection.

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

17 Endorsements

Chaela Stewart

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Ayala is a warm therapist with a very caring presence. She is holds a safe space for exploration and is skilled in helping clients attune to body/somatic awareness. She is non-judgemental and accepting, really allowing clients to be fully heard and unders...

Elizabeth Harding

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ayala is a caring, compassionate, and skilled therapist. She provides a space for clients to strengthen their relationships with themselves and others. I would recommend her.

Janelle Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ayala is incredibly warm, intuitive and insightful. She helps people feel truly seen and heard. I highly recommend her.

Erin Todhunter

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ayala is a deeply empathic and intuitive clinician. You will be in warm and skillful hands and I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Kayla Ann Dale

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ayala's nurturing presence and positive energy make her such a valuable resource for all the clients she serves. She is a kind, dedicated and highly skilled clinician that I would recommend to anyone.

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Ayala is a rare creature, a therapist who is deeply trained in working with couples and relationships, knowledgable about and comfortable with sexual issues, and who truly loves doing conjoint therapy. Clients will find her to be personable and caring. Sha...

Jessica Peters Malmberg

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ayala is a bright soul with great depth. She offers insight and is a therapist with life and creativity.

Jill Valentine

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ayala brings her whole self to her work as a therapist. Her knowledge, intuition, and caring nature make her an excellent therapist. She is a great guide to those looking for a path through challenging times.

Kristen M. VanKlootwyk

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ayala Kalisher is a highly skilled and attuned therapist that specializes in issues pertaining to sexuality and relationship to self and others. You can be assured she will welcome all of you with empathy and compassion.

Alyssum Mensoff

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ayala is a skillful and empathic therapist. I am confident that Ayala has the capacity to support people of diverse identies and backgrounds.

Theo Kuczek

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CPT

Ayala is a pioneer in the work that she does in the field of therapy and consciousness. Her genuine warmth and care is immediately palpable upon meeting her. All clients ive referred to her have been immensely grateful for the work she has done with them.

Thomas E Holden

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Shanti Hill-Gauer

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Bethany Hoffman

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, LPCC

Molly Gales

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MAed

Alexandra Lascano-Rusu

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Jessica Barnese, Somatic Therapy

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC

Ayala has profound skill and intelligence for seeing systems and understanding someone's experience from a broader context of their patterning and beliefs, while still getting and validating the way they're being impacted in real time.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital
Feminist
Humanistic
Person-Centered
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
Relational
Relational Somatic Healing
Somatic
Trauma Focused

Therapy is not one size fits all. I have trained in a variety of modalities I can draw from in our work together. Based on why you are coming in to see me and what kind of support is most helpful to you we will co-create our work together to best meet your needs.

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

Location

Primary Location

Oakland, CA 94618

(510) 988-5609

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Additional Location

Grass Valley, CA 95949

(510) 988-5609

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I am currently accepting new clients via Telehealth only.

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 988-5609

I am currently accepting new clients via Telehealth only.

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 988-5609