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Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ayala Kalisher

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

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
17 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
Let's Connect (510) 988-5609
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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 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.
Ayala Kalisher
Let's Connect (510) 988-5609
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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.
Ayala Kalisher

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
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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
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or 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
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or 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
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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.
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609
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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.
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or 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
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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.
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609
"
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.
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

17 Endorsements

Chaela Stewart
Chaela Stewart
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
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
Elizabeth Harding
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
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
Janelle Shepard
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Ayala is incredibly warm, intuitive and insightful. She helps people feel truly seen and heard. I highly recommend her.
Erin Todhunter
Erin Todhunter
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
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
Kayla Ann Dale
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
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
Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family TherapistPhDLMFT
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
Jessica Peters Malmberg
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Ayala is a bright soul with great depth. She offers insight and is a therapist with life and creativity.
Jill Valentine
Jill Valentine
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
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
Kristen M. VanKlootwyk
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
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
Alyssum Mensoff
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
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
Theo Kuczek
Marriage & Family TherapistMAMFTCPT
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.
Jessica Barnese, Somatic Therapy
Jessica Barnese, Somatic Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorMALPCLPCC
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
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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.
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609
"
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.
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 988-5609

Location

Primary Location

Oakland, CA 94618

(510) 988-5609

Additional Location

Grass Valley, CA 95949

(510) 988-5609
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I am currently accepting new clients via Telehealth only.
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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.
Photo of Ayala Kalisher, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 988-5609