- Blended family issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
About Malikah
Malikah Duncan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, addictions, and issues related to family and parenting, including blended family issues.
She has worked in many settings over her career, including telehealth, private practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools. That range means she is used to practical problems that come from different life circumstances and backgrounds.
Her approach is personable and flexible. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday skills. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people name patterns, manage strong emotions, and try different ways of responding.
People meet to talk through current struggles, practice skills, and plan small changes they can test between sessions. Malikah also has experience helping people cope after trauma and abuse and supporting those managing grief or major life changes.
She has a long history of working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with young adults. Her Washington LMFT credential is noted on file. Practical steps and clear communication are central to how she works.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like depression or anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on patterns in close relationships and helps people name emotions and shift interaction cycles that cause distress.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and recommend techniques from these models that fit the situation. Plans can change over time as needs and priorities become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, letting someone schedule a shorter check-in during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based exercises and worksheets for remote conversations, and sessions often include practical homework to try between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and blended family issues among other difficulties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and flexible, focusing on clear goals, emotion regulation skills, and problem-solving using evidence-based methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered work.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience working in settings like telehealth, private practice, clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Washington state and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.