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Sara S. Ali, M.D., Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist

Sara Ali, MD, MPH

Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist, Board Certified

San Jose

✅ Accepting New Patients

💼 9 Years Experience

⭐ Highly Recommended

🕰️ Excellent Wait Time

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Getting to know Sara Ali, MD, MPH


I was born and raised in Egypt and earned my medical degree from Cairo University School of Medicine. After moving to California, I joined Stanford University’s Division of Public Mental Health and Population Sciences as a researcher, where my work focused on cultural psychiatry and the ways history, culture, and community systems shape mental health.


I completed my adult psychiatry residency and Master of Public Health at the University of New Mexico, followed by a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University. I enjoy working with both adults and children, with a particular interest in supporting women across different stages of life. I have particular experience working with young children, play therapy, and parent-child relationships.


My approach to treatment is individualized and strengths-based. I consider the whole person, including biological, psychological, social, cultural, family, school, and community factors. Depending on each person’s needs, treatment may include medication, individual or family therapy, parenting strategies, lifestyle and behavioral interventions, and other evidence-informed approaches.

Focus Areas

  • Childhood Trauma

  • Confidence Issues

  • PTSD

  • Bereavement/Grief

  • Self-Esteem Issues

  • ADHD

  • Panic Attacks

  • Anxiety

  • Childhood/ Adolescent Issues

  • Chronic Illness Adjustment

  • Mood Swings

  • Depression

  • Stress Management

  • Life Transitions


Clientele

  • Young Adults

  • Adults

  • Adolescents (13–17 years old)

  • Children (3–13 years old)

  • Immigrants/ Refugees

  • Neurodivergent


Treatment Approaches

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychodynamic Psychiatry

Identity

Gender


Female

Languages


English and Arabic


Insurance Providers

  • UMR

  • PHCS MultiPlan

  • Medicare

  • Carelon Health

  • VHP

  • ComPsych

  • Kaiser Permanente

  • Aetna

  • Cigna


  • BlueCross BlueShield

  • Magellan Health

  • TriWest

  • MHN


PATIENT REVIEW

5.0

Find Dr listens to my concerns and knowledgeable. We are working on finding the right medication
FAQs


1. What is your approach to working with patients?


I take an individualized, strengths-based approach to working with patients. I believe each person’s experiences, strengths, relationships, culture, and life circumstances are important to understanding their mental health. I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.


2. How do you integrate medication management?


After completing a thorough evaluation, gathering the necessary information, and taking a careful history, I discuss medication options when they are appropriate and applicable to the patient’s needs. I listen closely to my patients’ concerns, preferences, and experiences and work collaboratively with them to determine whether medication is the right choice. I carefully monitor effectiveness and side effects and adjust treatment as needed to ensure it remains safe and aligned with their goals.


3. What types of concerns do you specialize in treating?


Childhood Trauma, Confidence Issues, PTSD, Bereavement/Grief, Self-Esteem Issues, ADHD, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, Childhood/Adolescent Issues, Chronic Illness Adjustment, Mood Swings, Depression, Stress Management, Life Transitions.


4. What do you believe is the most important part of the healing process?


I believe one of the most important parts of the healing process is feeling truly heard and understood. Healing is also a collaborative process when patients feel safe, respected, and actively involved in their care, they can begin to better understand themselves and work toward meaningful change.


5. What kinds of clients do you work with best?


Young adults, adults, adolescents, children, immigrants/refugees, and neurodivergent individuals.


6. Do you have experience with trauma or PTSD?


PTSD and childhood trauma - her professional background indicates relevant experience.


7. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?


Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and discovering diverse restaurants throughout the beautiful Bay Area.

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