- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Grief and trauma
About Mali
Mali Austriyak Mikhli is a licensed clinician in New York with the credential LCSW-R and more than 40 years working as a social worker. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and other life transitions common in early adulthood. Mali speaks English, Spanish, and Yiddish and accepts international clients.
Her work combines talk-based psychotherapy with structured tools. She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at current patterns and small behavior changes. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused and Narrative approaches when relationships and personal stories are central to the concern.
Sessions tend to be interactive and supportive. Mali describes her style as respectful and sensitive, listening for what matters most and helping people name next steps. Practical coping skills and ways to manage strong emotions are common topics in her sessions.
Mali has long experience with loss, post-traumatic stress, and early childhood disruption and trauma. She also helps people dealing with parenting stress, career questions, self-esteem, and relationship commitment issues. Her history includes work across many cultures, religions, and lifestyles, and she brings that breadth to conversations about identity and belonging.
People who meet with her typically want steady, experienced guidance and hands-on strategies for everyday problems. To begin, users select the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client says is most important, which helps when someone needs a steady, respectful space to talk through life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to break unhelpful cycles, useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and everyday stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotions that shape relationships and can help when intimacy, attachment, or family patterns are the main concern.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting the plan as things change.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day when schedules are tight, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let someone choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them focus. Ask about available session formats when selecting your online therapy options.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish, Yiddish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career questions, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is interactive and supportive, using talk therapy and practical tools to help people manage emotions and make small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience as a social worker and clinician.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Yiddish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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