Malaika Ward, LMSW
Michigan LMSW supporting recovery and resilience
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction recovery support
- Grief and loss care
About Malaika Ward
She blends practical strategies with empathetic listening, helping clients build skills and perspective while honoring their personal values and goals. Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Malaika acknowledges that milestone while offering steady, collaborative support throughout the process. Her style is respectful and strengths-based, focused on helping people make meaningful changes and find clearer direction amid difficult circumstances.
Whether someone is seeking short-term coping tools or longer-term support for recovery and healing, Malaika aims to create a welcoming space where clients can explore concerns, practice new approaches, and move toward greater resilience and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Malaika Ward have?
Malaika Ward has five years of professional experience.
Is Malaika Ward a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential. License details are MI LMSW 6801090166.
In which languages does Malaika Ward provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Malaika Ward located?
Malaika Ward is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Malaika Ward as my therapist?
You can work with Malaika Ward through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Malaika Ward work with international clients?
Yes, Malaika Ward works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Malaika Ward 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.
Approaches and Online Support for Everyday Challenges
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. It emphasizes practical skills and structured exercises that clients can use between sessions. Existential Therapy helps people explore meaning, values, and life transitions, offering space to examine questions about purpose, loss, and personal responsibility in the face of change. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered style that supports people who are ambivalent about change, often used in addiction recovery and when building readiness for new habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Malaika works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This teamwork helps ensure sessions feel relevant and doable.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and geographic distance. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals and therapists from home, during breaks, or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and apply therapeutic tools in daily life.