Aaliyah Rashad, LMFT

Aaliyah Rashad is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life changes in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps so progress feels manageable.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Aaliyah sees clients as the experts on their own lives and acts as a guide to close the gap between current day-to-day reality and personal values. Conversations look at thinking patterns and behaviors that get in the way, and then test simple changes to see what helps.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build new coping skills. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and create more meaningful action. Mindfulness practices are woven in when they suit a person’s goals.

Expect practical exercises and straightforward discussion rather than jargon. Aaliyah emphasizes skills you can use between sessions so changes carry over into daily life. She aims to help people feel more joy, strengthen relationships, and navigate transitions with greater resilience.

People from California and beyond can meet with her online. Sessions are set up around each person’s schedule and needs, with an emphasis on steady, realistic progress.

How CBT and ACT can work in online sessions

Aaliyah commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress by shifting thinking patterns and building coping strategies.

She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients clarify what matters to them and commit to values-based actions. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that line up with personal goals and meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aaliyah treats therapy as a team effort and will tailor CBT or ACT techniques to fit each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or an easier option when bandwidth is limited. Messaging and live chat allow brief check-ins, homework support, and flexible touchpoints between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress steady.