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Alice Sherbow

Alice Sherbow, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical support for addiction and depression recovery

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  • Respectful listening
  • Action-oriented help
  • Twenty years experience

About Alice

Alice Sherbow is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience in California. She helps people who are coping with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, career stress, and depression. Her approach is respectful and straightforward, with attention to each person's needs and circumstances.

Alice tailors conversations and plans to match what a person actually needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. She focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions and on building skills for handling strong emotions and difficult decisions. She listens for patterns that might be keeping problems going and works with clients to try different ways of responding.

Sessions are meant to be collaborative and paced to what feels manageable. Alice emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while encouraging action that supports change. She aims to help people gain clearer options and regain a sense of control over daily life.

Over two decades of practice have included work with issues that often overlap, such as addiction with depression or family of origin struggles that affect current relationships. That experience helps her recognize when concerns are connected and to address them together rather than separately.

People who reach out are guided through an initial matching and scheduling process. Language offered is English and services are provided from California. If you want to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Approaches that guide online work

Alice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she relies on helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and then try small, manageable experiments to change them; this can be useful for depression, addictions, and impulsivity. Another frequently used method centers on processing the effects of trauma and abuse by pacing conversations so strong emotions can be handled safely, which can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alice will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts pace and tasks as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.

The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let someone choose an audio-only option if they prefer not to be on camera. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so sessions match your routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alice focus on?

She works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and depression, along with related issues such as codependency and family of origin concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on clear steps and skills to try between sessions while maintaining a compassionate tone.

How much experience does she have?

Alice has worked as a therapist for 20 years, including helping people with co-occurring issues such as addiction and depression.

What credentials and location information should I know?

She is a LMFT, specifically a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices from California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I book online or remote sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether online work is available.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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