Dr. Anila Malik, LPC

Dr. Anila Malik is a licensed professional counselor with 36 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. She has a long career that includes running a private practice and contracting with agencies. Dr. Malik has worked with adolescents and adults across a wide range of concerns and brings a calm, compassionate presence to sessions.

She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, and anger. Her practice includes attention to ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

Dr. Malik blends client-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy skills. She also uses elements of emotionally-focused and mindfulness-based work. Sessions aim to identify clear goals, build coping skills, and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.

Her background includes assessment, treatment planning, supervising interns, and providing group and individual work. She has experience with dual diagnoses and more complex presentations such as obsessive-compulsive concerns and trauma-related reactions. That background informs how she tailors each plan to what a person needs now.

Dr. Malik offers care in English, Punjabi, and Urdu and accepts international clients. If a parent is reading this, expect straightforward conversation about what to try first and clear next steps to help a young person or an adult feel more stable.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns, and helps set goals that feel achievable. This approach helps people who need understanding and practical next steps.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is about noticing thoughts and behaviors that feed problems and trying new responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and many daily-life struggles because it gives clear strategies to practice between sessions.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It can be helpful when feelings feel overwhelming or relationships become highly reactive.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This collaborative process means the approach can change as needs shift.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life - for example, a shorter check-in that fits a lunch break, an audio call when bandwidth is limited, or scheduling that avoids travel time. Licensed professionals can help clients plan sessions that work around school, work, or caregiving responsibilities.