Alia Pearlson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Pronouns: She/Her
Therapeutic Style: Collaborative, Approachable, and Appropriately Humorous
Services Provided:
- Adult Individual Therapy
- Teen Individual Therapy
- Adult Family Therapy
- Couples and Relationships Counseling

Alia Pearlson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Pronouns: She/Her
Therapeutic Style: Collaborative, Approachable, and Appropriately Humorous
Services Provided:
- Adult Individual Therapy
- Teen Individual Therapy
- Adult Family Therapy
- Couples and Relationships Counseling
Who I am as a Therapist
As a therapist, I aim to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to help promote positive change. I have a collaborative approach to therapy and view you as the expert of your own story. I believe that growth and change happen through your increased awareness and understanding, within the contexts of your relationships with yourself, with others, and with your larger communities.
I see therapy as client-led, and I strive to guide the process and stay engaged through offering new perspectives as you discover your emerging goals, while I continuously recognize the power and privileges I hold in my role as a therapist. I am committed to being an ally and providing a secure, welcoming space for individuals in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
My work as a therapist is influenced by the models of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and narrative therapy, in addition to utilization of mindfulness techniques.
Areas of Focus
Mental Health Challenges
- Activism & Burnout
- ADHD
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Anxiety (General, Panic, Phobias)
- Attachment & Relational Challenges
- Biracial Couples/Families
- Communication Challenges
- Cultural & Systemic Oppression
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Retirement
- Self-Esteem
- Stress Management
- Women’s Issues
- Work Stressors
Therapeutic Approaches
- Attachment Based Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy
- Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy

Who I am when I'm not a Therapist
I love spending time outside – going on walks, hikes and picnicking in parks with my loved ones. I enjoy cooking and trying new food, listening to music, dancing, watching reality TV, moving my body with different forms of exercise including teaching and practicing yoga, and cuddling with my dog!
Education
- Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Training & Experience
- Certified Yoga Teacher (200 RYT)
Get Started Today
Text or Voicemail
(503) 349-2281