- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- Trauma informed methods
About Malikah
Malikah Duncan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and young adult issues. She also supports people coping with grief, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and life changes.
Malikah has worked across many settings including telehealth, private practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military installations, detention centers, and schools. She has experience with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and with multicultural concerns. Her practice has included work with people of color and young adults navigating major transitions.
Her approach is personable and flexible. Sessions focus on practical skills, straightforward talk, and real-life problem solving. She blends several therapeutic methods to match what the person needs in the moment.
In the room she uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. These tools are used to help people manage strong emotions, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and improve relationships.
She has experience with crisis management and has worked as a liaison for clients in their communities. Her background includes work in trauma-related care, and she has supported people who experienced domestic violence and other forms of abuse.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions. Online sessions using ACT typically help with anxiety, avoidance, and decisions about study, work, or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical behavioral experiments. CBT online often includes homework and short skills practice between sessions to manage mood and routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in relationships and how to change interaction patterns; it can help people who want clearer communication and deeper connection.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Malikah will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice can shift as goals change or new issues appear, and she adapts methods to match what people need during sessions.
The biography notes telehealth among settings Malikah has worked in, but it does not list specific session formats for this profile. Confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, work shifts, and commuting, and it can allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches translate well to written exercises and brief at-home practice, which can help keep momentum between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is personable and flexible. She uses practical skills, straightforward conversation, and evidence-based techniques to address concerns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in settings such as clinics, hospitals, schools, and military bases.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Washington LMFT and practices in Washington state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography lists telehealth among past settings but does not specify current formats for this listing; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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