Autism & neurodiverse couples
Neurodiverse-affirming care designed to build mutual understanding, bridge communication gaps, and strengthen your unique relationship dynamics.
Psychotherapy · Coaching · Neurofeedback · Psychological Assessments
Clear Minds, Strong Relationships
A collaborative practice of clinical specialists helping individuals, couples, families, and veterans navigate life's most complex challenges.
What brings you here today?
Highly trained, specialized cliniciansSafe, HIPAA-compliant spaceFree consultation to start
What makes Alira different
Specialized tools and expertise you won't find in most practices, all under one roof.
The ISM model & appOur own Island of Shared Meaning communication model, plus an app with feeling, thinking, behaving, and relating modes.Explore ISM 
Psychological assessmentsAutism, ADHD, OCD, and personality testing led by a Licensed Psychologist, with doctoral-level clinicians.Explore assessments 
Autism & neurodiverse couplesDeep expertise with autistic adults and neurodiverse couples, where the ISM model was born.Explore neurodiverse care 
NeurofeedbackNon-invasive HEG brain training that helps the brain regulate stress, focus, and mood, and complements talk therapy.Explore neurofeedback 
Trauma therapyMany struggles have roots in trauma. We treat it directly with EMDR, Brainspotting, and neurofeedback.Explore trauma care Specialized care for complex needs
Highly trained, specialized care addressing complex mental health needs, relationship growth, and physiological well-being. Every plan is tailored to your unique strengths and goals, never one-size-fits-all.
ADHD support
Actionable strategies for executive functioning while celebrating cognitive strengths and building self-compassion.
Trauma-informed care & EMDR
EMDR alongside somatic frameworks to safely process, integrate, and heal from trauma.
Dedicated veteran care
Culturally competent support for the unique challenges, transition stressors, and trauma experienced by military veterans.
Chronic pain management
Mind-body interventions addressing the psychological impact of persistent pain to reclaim your quality of life.
Neurofeedback
Advanced, non-invasive brain training to regulate brainwave activity, optimize focus, and gently reduce anxiety or trauma responses.
Psychological assessments by doctoral-level experts
Led by a Licensed Psychologist, with doctoral-level clinicians: neurodiversity-affirming testing that brings clarity, answers, and practical recommendations.
- Autism assessment
Neurodiversity-affirming adult autism evaluation using the MIGDAS-2 and SRS-2.
- ADHD testing
Attention and executive-function assessment with the BRIEF-2A and related measures.
- OCD testing
Y-BOCS and OCI-R evaluation that tells OCD apart from anxiety and ADHD.
- Personality & psychological testing
MMPI-2-RF insight into personality, mood, and emotional patterns.
- Academic performance for teens
Learning and cognitive testing, IEP support, and therapy that help teens succeed in school.
Starting therapy takes courage. We make the first step easy.
Three simple steps, and a real person walking alongside you from the very first one.
Tell us what's going on
Send a quick inquiry or book a free consultation. No commitment, just a conversation about what you need.
Start with the form
Get carefully matched
Our care team matches you with a clinician who aligns with your specific needs, lived experiences, and therapeutic goals.
Book a free consultation
Begin care that fits
Meet your therapist in a safe, HIPAA-compliant space and start an integrative plan built around your strengths.
Explore specialtiesWhy we're called Alira
Room to grow, grace in the process, and light on the other side of hard moments. Six ideas we practice in every session, not just promise on a website.
Grace
We meet you exactly where you are, with no judgment about what took you so long or how messy it's been.
Growth
Progress that's yours, paced by what's sustainable for your life, not a program's calendar.
Support
Someone in your corner between sessions too, not just for the fifty minutes.
Positivity
Room to notice what's working, even on the hard days.
Healing
We treat healing as an ongoing practice, not a finish line to cross.
Light
Small, honest steps toward feeling like yourself again.
An integrative care team, matched to you
Our practice is comprised of diverse, highly specialized clinicians who bring advanced training and genuine empathy to every session. We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model.
We carefully match you with a provider who aligns with your specific needs, lived experiences, and therapeutic goals: for yourself, your partner, or your child.
"We believe that real healing happens when expertise meets empathy, creating a space where you feel truly heard and understood."
What our clients say
Real words from people and couples who found their footing with Alira.
We struggled for years with therapists that didn't understand Asperger's… it is only now that we are getting traction and rebuilding our relationship — thank you Dr. Lucking!
Since my partner and I have known each other (about 20 years) I think we've never communicated like we did last session. I believe in synchronicity and people showing up in life at the right time.
We talk about our life before Dr. Lucking vs. after Dr. Lucking. I certainly did NOT think we would be here. Thank you Dr. Lucking!
Questions, answered
Start with whichever option feels easiest: send a quick therapy inquiry, book a free consultation with our care team, or — if you're already a client — schedule directly through the secure EHR portal.
You'll speak with Emily and our care team to explore your options. We'll help you find the right therapist or coach for yourself, your relationship, or your family — matched to your specific needs, lived experiences, and goals.
Our office is at 101 S Santa Cruz Ave #2013, Los Gatos, CA 95030, and we serve San Jose, Los Gatos, and the wider Bay Area.
Yes. Alira Family Therapy offers a safe, HIPAA-compliant space, and existing clients access records and scheduling through a secure client portal.
Yes — we provide comprehensive assessments including autism and ADHD evaluations for children and adults, personality assessments (MMPI), and aptitude and cognitive testing (WAIS).
Alira is not an emergency service. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
Ready when you are.
Seeking therapy takes courage. Start with a free, no-pressure consultation, and we'll walk alongside you from there.
Serving San Jose, Los Gatos & the Bay Area · Individuals, couples & families