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Mala Williams-Lawrence

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I’ve been providing mental health/counseling services for over 20 years. I specialize in treating adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions and other disorders. My approach to counseling begins with fostering an open and safe relationship in a nurturing environment that promotes healing, growth and insight.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is person centered, strength based approach and self- empowerment, meeting the client where they are. I tailor my treatment approach to the need of the client, allowing the client to identify their goals while helping them to gain insight I incorporate techniques used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy IPT

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to gain a new perspective on how they view themselves and their presenting situation. They can expect to new insights to growth, understanding and resolve.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Direct, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stony Brook University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Binghamton University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Experiential, Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Play, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Exposure Response Prevention, Gestalt, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English