Malikah Duncan
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Washington therapists accepting new clients
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About Malikah
I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Washington state with over 20 years of experience. I have worked alongside clients in various settings; telehealth, private practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers and schools. I have worked with clients with a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting problems, school/career challenges and life transitions. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma or abuse including domestic violence.
I have been recognized for my strengths of interpersonal skills, assessment and diagnosis, as well as, my professional writing and organizational skills. I have worked extensively with people of color, young adults, families/couples and have acted as a liaison for these client’s in their communities. I devote my time and energy to my clients with no hesitation and have been appreciated for going above and beyond my general work duties. I have received awards for being a team player and for my exceptional crisis management techniques.
My therapy style is personable and flexible. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. My expertise is in Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I am also certified in Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) and Motivational Interviewing. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
What Malikah helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Blended family issues
- Family of origin issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Young adult issues
How Malikah works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Maliyah has been patient, kind and understanding. We’re excited to continue to work with her.”
- “My partner and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Malikah. She makes counseling meaningful, informative, and most importantly - she makes it fun!”
- “She has been a great asset to my partner and me. We are glad to have found her.”
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- “Malika is the best! What else is there to say?!?!”
- “She is very good person. A good counselor. She listens to me and my needs, looks out for me”
- “Malikah is the best! She is very nice, kind and understanding.. But also calls you out, I like that!”
- “Malika is very down to earth and kind! Listens to you and is very attentive to your needs”
- “Malikah had been my therapist for almost 6 months and I really like her!! She doesn't have that "how does that make you feel" way of therapy.. she is like, talking with a friend.”
- “Malikah is VERY caring and understanding!! She listens and takes the time to make sure she understands what you are trying to express. She wants to get to know and gives you time for that! I am very comfortable talking with her. She is helping me 100%”
- “Malikah is a great therapist who has helped me understand myself immensely. I would highly recommend her!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.