- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and mindfulness
About Anila
Dr. Anila Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 36 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. She has worked in private practice and under contract with agencies, and she speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes assessment and treatment for a wide range of conditions and dual diagnoses involving substance use.
Her practice style is client-centered. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Sessions emphasize talking through challenges, learning practical skills, and applying small changes day to day.
Dr. Malik has experience in office management, supervising interns, providing consultations, and running groups. She has worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults across individual and group settings, and has provided family therapy in past roles. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals.
She accepts international clients and works with people from many cultural backgrounds. Costs vary by location, and sessions are billed through a cancel-anytime subscription model. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. It helps people clarify what matters to them and set practical goals for work, study, relationships, and transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and handling urges that can lead to unhelpful behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which methods and skills fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on how things go.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around class schedules, work shifts, or caring responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video when bandwidth is low. Licensed professionals can use these practical advantages to help clients apply skills in everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, ADHD, and related concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her work is client-centered and draws on CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness techniques to teach skills and support practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience in mental health and substance use settings, including private practice, agency contracts, supervision, and group work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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