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Alana KivowitzLicensed Clinical Social Worker

Relational & trauma therapy · Supervision & consultation

Therapy you can trust — safe, supportive, and human.

Evidence-based approaches can take you far. Real growth happens when you feel safe, seen, and like you have a real partner in the process. I bring both the tools and the human connection.

Telehealth in California · Oregon · Michigan · Texas · New Jersey · Connecticut  —  walk-and-talk in San Francisco

Alana Kivowitz smiling, wearing a cream cardigan in a bright, plant-filled room

Welcome

Hey, you made it here. That already counts.

Maybe you're curious, maybe a little nervous, or maybe you've been carrying too much on your own. Both capital-T and lowercase-t traumas are welcome here.

Trauma can be big and scary — or subtle and chronic, leaving a quiet, lingering sense of disempowerment. Whatever it looks like for you, you deserve to be seen, supported, and understood.

My work tends to fit people who are thoughtful, self-aware, and maybe a little tired of holding it all together so well.

What therapy with me feels like

Therapy doesn't have to feel stiff to be effective.

Clients often share that therapy with me feels conversational and connected — like a weight being lifted from their nervous system.

More about my approach
  • Humor & curiosity

    We can do meaningful, serious work together — and still laugh, explore, and feel human along the way.

  • Realness, depth & care

    I'll be honest and warm with you. You won't have to wonder what your therapist really thinks.

  • A humane pace

    Steady and collaborative, tailored to your needs, your nervous system, and your goals.

My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, thoughtfully woven together for you — not applied rigidly or by the book:

  • ACT
  • DBT
  • CBT
  • CBASP
  • Schema Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Brainspotting

Getting started

Starting is simpler than it feels

  1. 01

    Book a free 15-minute call

    A relaxed “hello and see if we click” chat about your goals, your questions, and what you're looking for.

  2. 02

    Get set up

    If it feels like a good fit, I'll get you set up in my secure patient portal with everything you need.

  3. 03

    Begin together

    We'll go at a pace that feels right for you. Good news: you don't need to have it all figured out first!

Telehealth

California, Oregon, Michigan, Texas, New Jersey, Connecticut

Walk & talk

In-person walking sessions in San Francisco

Fees

$265 individual · $330 couples

Insurance

Out-of-network — superbills provided

Free introductory call

Ready when you are.

A free, 15-minute call to talk about what's bringing you here, ask questions, and see if we click. No pressure — and a safe place to practice saying “no thanks” if it's not the right fit.