Angellin Malik, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Angellin!

I am a bilingual therapist working with clients on a weekly basis. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.

My focus

I work with adults ages 18+, young and older adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, life transitions, grief, stress, and trauma.

My approach

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Feedback Informed Care (FIC) to support my clients in making progress and improving their quality of life. The goal of therapy is progress, not perfection.

My communication style

I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and will give you opportunities to reflect on your experiences with you as an empathetic partner. If we're working through something challenging, you can expect me to be calm and patient.

My journey to mental healthcare

My therapy journey began due to my own healing journey as a trauma survivor. During my graduate training, I had the opportunity to work with other survivors of trauma. This experience showed me the powerful role therapy can play in recovery and solidified my commitment to supporting others through their healing journeys.

My goals for you

I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we will identify and set goals that matter to you. As we work together, your goals may evolve as you gain new insights. We can adapt our plan at any time. I'm here to provide you with the support and tools you need to continue to move closer to where you want to be.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll discuss your background and what brings you to therapy. It's completely normal to feel nervous about your first appointment. We'll take it one step at a time, and I'm here to guide you through each step of the process.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 10 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Racial Justice

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 60 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Angellin Malik