- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Malak
Malak Alsaidi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and life changes.
She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and draws on their existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps clients can try between meetings. Malak aims to make the work straightforward and goal-oriented rather than overly technical.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens to what is most pressing, then helps people try small changes that feel achievable. That can include noticing patterns, trying new behaviors, and reflecting on how past experiences shape current reactions.
Malak also addresses related difficulties such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and relationship concerns like communication or commitment problems. She has experience supporting people navigating divorce, separation, and recovery from domestic violence and substance issues.
Every session aims to be practical and focused. Malak encourages people to set concrete goals and track progress. This helps clients see what works and adjust what does not.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Malak works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by testing small changes and noticing the results; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress. Another approach focuses on processing how past hurt or abuse affects current relationships and reactions, helping people recognize patterns tied to attachment and abandonment concerns and try different responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Malak collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what is helping and what is not, and adjusts the plan together as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking. The practical advantages of online sessions can include fitting therapy into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and choosing an arrangement that reduces travel. These practical conveniences can make it easier to keep regular appointments and apply what is learned between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear steps, noticing patterns, and small behavior changes that can be tried between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What credential and location should I know?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before booking a first session.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.