- Addictions
- Trauma recovery
- Grief and family
About Malikah
Malikah Z Shaheed is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 20 years of practice in New York. She works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, family concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon.
Her work often addresses the emotional aftermath of trauma and patterns that show up in relationships. She helps people talk through communication problems, commitment and control issues, and attachment concerns. She also supports people facing abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, and blended family challenges.
Malikah helps people manage health-related stresses such as chronic illness, cancer, caregiver strain, and aging concerns. She also addresses body image, sexual intimacy questions, and the fallout from divorce or separation. Practical coping skills are combined with attention to personal history and current life demands.
She has experience with first responder and military-background clients and with people handling workplace or financial stressors. Malikah pays attention to grief tied to loss and end-of-life matters and to recovery from addiction-related problems. Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, focused on what a person wants to change.
People who choose her can expect direct conversation about patterns and next steps. She offers Regain couples counseling and works with issues around forgiveness, self-regard, and rebuilding trust. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats and scheduling details.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Malikah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on processing traumatic events and improving relationship patterns. One approach looks at how past attachment and loss shape current reactions, helping people name patterns and try new ways of relating. Another approach emphasizes practical coping skills for managing cravings, grief, and stress, teaching concrete strategies to use between sessions.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to pick techniques that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Clients and therapist review what is helping and adjust the plan together as work progresses.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people test approaches and keep momentum while juggling other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, family concerns, and intimacy-related issues along with related topics like abandonment and communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical steps, clearer communication, and exploring how past patterns affect current life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of life stressors and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.