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Deborah Malik

(She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CCTP, Certified Clinical Supervisor

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Hi there! I'm Debbie Malik, an LCSW with a heart for helping others. I hold an MSW from USC, where I graduated magna cum laude. Beyond my degree, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. My practice offers a safe space to explore your unique journey to healing. I've had the privilege of supporting clients across various settings & populations. I've helped navigate issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and more.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I believe in a holistic and person-centered approach to therapy. Your journey is yours to lead, and I'm here to provide the tools and support that fit your specific needs. I draw from therapies like DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and polyvagal theory to customize our sessions just for you.

What you can expect from our first session

Building a strong connection from the start is important to me. I genuinely want to hear your story. I understand it can be daunting to open up to someone new, so I prioritize creating a safe and trusting space where you can be yourself at your own pace. Many clients describe our sessions as feeling like a conversation with a friend. My clients often share how much lighter they feel even after just one session. My certifications ensure I can support you through even the toughest challenges.


Deborah's style is

Holistic
Empowering
Warm

Insurance carriers Deborah accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Deborah

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Southern California
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, New York)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep disorder, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, PTSD, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Codependency Behavioral, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and Biofeedback