Samia Ali
Clinical Intern
(She/Her/Hers)
Samia Ali is a clinical intern pursuing her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida. Samia believes that our closest relationships shape how we heal and how we see ourselves. She approaches therapy with curiosity, compassion, and collaboration, believing her clients are the experts of their own lives who sometimes just need support and connection along the way.
Samia works through an attachment lens and prioritizes:
- Emotional safety in the therapy room
- The therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change
- Client autonomy and empowerment
- Understanding how family of origin and relational legacies shape people today
Background and Personal Story:
- A South Asian immigrant as a child, Samia has lived in various cities across the United States throughout adulthood. She values the diversity of the cultural landscape in the U.S. and approaches therapy with cultural humility and a social justice mindset.
- Her passion for couples work began in her personal life: “I was inspired to specialize in couple’s therapy after meeting the love of my life, who happened to be Puerto Rican American. Our multicultural relationship became a space to heal, grow, and become.”
- This experience led her to pursue training in helping couples from all walks of life.
Clinical Approach:
Samia uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples:
- Break painful negative cycles
- Improve emotional connection
- Rebuild safety, trust, and closeness
She also integrates Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
Professional Training:
- Completed 4-day EFT Externship
- Completed Therapy That Works – Unifying Framework (Level 1)
Who She Works With:
- Couples seeking connection, healing, and growth
- Individuals wanting emotional clarity and personal insight
- Family members wanting reconciliation and deeper understanding
Outside the Therapy Room:
- Samia loves gardening and being outdoors
- Exploring Raleigh with her husband
- Journaling and reading
- Spending time with her cats
- Learning new cultures and languages and trying new foods