- 36 years experience
- Multilingual support
- Practical treatment plans
About Anila
Dr. Anila Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 36 years of experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and brings a long career in mental health and substance use settings to her work. She speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu, and sees international clients as well as people in her state.
Her background includes outpatient practice, agency contracts, supervising interns, and managing clinical programs. Over the years she has worked with adolescents and adults on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, addiction, and grief. She also helps people facing issues such as parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
In sessions she uses a human-centered style and adapts treatment to each person's needs. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow the client's lead, and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical behavior ideas and mindfulness are also part of her approach when practical.
Dr. Malik describes her work as compassionate, respectful, and sensitive. She builds a treatment plan that is specific to what a person brings to therapy. She aims to support people through practical steps and clearer choices rather than only talking about problems.
People who choose her can expect straightforward, down-to-earth care from a clinician with decades of practice. Those who prefer sessions in Punjabi or Urdu can work in those languages when needed.
Approach-driven online care and practical tools
Client-centered therapy places the person and their goals at the heart of each session. The therapist listens closely, follows what matters most to the client, and helps them set steps that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and breaks problems into manageable parts to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotional regulation, tolerance for distress, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans get adjusted based on what helps.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend sessions from different places. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices to an online setting so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
36+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is humanistic and client-centered, focusing on respect and compassion. She mixes practical techniques with a person-led pace to create clear steps forward.
How many years of clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings, including outpatient practice, agency contracts, and supervision roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
Yes, international clients are accepted; confirm scheduling and logistics when you start the process.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning work with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.