Meet Ali Casanova, LMSW

Ali Casanova is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with experience across diverse settings, including domestic violence shelters, residential treatment facilities, community mental health programs, and private practice. 

“My approach is suited for those who find traditional therapy lacking in relational focus. I emphasize the present while considering the broader context of one’s life, self-relationship, and connections with others. I work with survivors of intimate partner violence, neurodivergent adults and teens, individuals experiencing burnout, and those impacted by systemic challenges.

My holistic method views our relationship with the world as a reflection of our relationship with ourselves. I help clients build a strong internal and external foundation, fostering purpose and belonging, so they can align their actions with their core values and achieve their desired self.”

Education and Training:

• Ali Casanova earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Florida State University in 2025. In addition to her clinical degree, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology and Gender Studies from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo in 2014. Her undergraduate education has provided Ali with a broader worldview perspective and an ability to consider issues within the context of larger systems.

Clinical Experience:

• Before joining Navigating Your Mind Therapy, Ali spent several years as a domestic violence advocate and support group facilitator, providing crisis intervention and safety planning for survivors of intimate partner violence. That work grounded her practice in empowerment-based care: clients are the experts on their own lives, and Ali's role is to walk alongside them with steadiness, honesty, and respect for their pace.

Therapeutic Approach:

• Ali conducts therapy from a trauma-informed, client-centered perspective. She utilizes a range of evidence-based modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, Parts Work, and mindfulness-based approaches that incorporate awareness of the whole body and nervous system.

Availability:

• Ali is available in-person or via tele-therapy Monday - Friday from 12:30 to 5:30pm, however on Wednesdays Ali is only available via tele-therapy.