Therapist profile
Dr. Anila Malik, LPC
Dr. Anila Malik, LPC - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Anila
Dr. Anila Malik is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Georgia with 36 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. She lists stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting strain, and related issues among her areas of focus. She speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu and accepts international clients.
Her background includes running a private practice and working under contracts with agencies. She has experience in office management, consultation, and supervising interns. Over the years she has worked with adolescents and adults and has assessed and treated a wide range of mental health and dual-diagnosis presentations.
In sessions she uses client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior techniques. That means conversations focus on the person's experience while also practicing skills to change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on emotionally-focused and mindfulness-based ways of working when they fit the concern.
People who come for help can expect practical conversation, short skill-building tasks, and attention to how relationships affect day-to-day life. She notes work with issues such as grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional areas listed include abandonment, attachment issues, blended family concerns, and multicultural matters.
Her approach balances talking and action. Sessions look at what is causing stress at home and what can be done differently. She aims to help adults manage emotions, improve communication, and find clearer steps forward within their family or parenting roles.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Dr. Malik commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping the individual identify what matters most to them; it is useful when someone needs support sorting through feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxious or depressive patterns.She also employs dialectical behavior therapy techniques when emotion regulation and interpersonal skills are a focus. DBT-based skills train attention to strong emotions, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with anger, relationship strain, or intense mood swings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can adapt as concerns change over time.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that video or phone options help them attend sessions more consistently and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She lists family and parenting among her focus areas and works with concerns such as blended family issues, communication problems, parenting strain, and relationship conflict.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical skill work from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses emotionally-focused and mindfulness-informed techniques when helpful.
How many years has she worked in mental health?
She has 36 years of experience in the field, including clinical work, supervision, and program contracts with agencies.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.