Dr. Anila Malik, LPC
Compassionate Georgia LPC with extensive clinical experience
- Trauma and abuse
- Family therapy
- Bilingual support
About Dr. Anila Malik
Dr. Anila Malik is a licensed mental health professional with a Ph.D. in Psychology, national certification as a counselor, and credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. She brings 36 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment, offering care across the lifespan with an emphasis on adolescents and adults.
In private practice and through contracts with various agencies, Dr. Malik has managed offices, provided clinical consultations, supervised interns, and completed comprehensive assessments for a wide range of conditions. Her clinical experience includes treating depressive and anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses that involve both mental health and substance use concerns.
She provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. Her therapeutic toolbox features cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions, all applied within a humanistic framework. Dr. Malik describes her approach as compassionate, respectful, and sensitive, and she develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs.
Dr. Malik practices in Georgia and offers services in English, Punjabi, and Urdu. She is currently accepting clients, including international clients, and works with issues such as stress, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, ADHD, and many related concerns.
In private practice and through contracts with various agencies, Dr. Malik has managed offices, provided clinical consultations, supervised interns, and completed comprehensive assessments for a wide range of conditions. Her clinical experience includes treating depressive and anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses that involve both mental health and substance use concerns.
She provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. Her therapeutic toolbox features cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions, all applied within a humanistic framework. Dr. Malik describes her approach as compassionate, respectful, and sensitive, and she develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs.
Dr. Malik practices in Georgia and offers services in English, Punjabi, and Urdu. She is currently accepting clients, including international clients, and works with issues such as stress, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, ADHD, and many related concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Young adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Anila Malik have?
Dr. Anila Malik has 36 years of experience in the fields of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Is Dr. Anila Malik a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license is listed as GA LPC LPC003164.
In which languages does Dr. Anila Malik provide therapy?
Dr. Malik provides therapy in English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Where is Dr. Anila Malik located?
Dr. Malik is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Dr. Anila Malik as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Anila Malik through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Anila Malik work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Anila Malik works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Anila Malik cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Care
Dr. Anila Malik integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their goals and strengthen self-understanding - it is particularly helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many coping challenges. DBT teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can aid clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship instability.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Malik works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors a plan that may combine elements from different therapies to best address presenting concerns.
Online therapy with Dr. Malik offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and she also provides live chat and text-based messaging options. These formats increase access to licensed professionals, accommodate busy schedules, and allow continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.