Profile / United States
Malikah Duncan, LMFT
Washington
LMFT in Washington - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma and grief support
- Parenting and family issues
About Malikah
Malikah Duncan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and a range of other life challenges.
She has worked in many settings including telehealth, private practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools. That background means she is used to practical problem solving with people from different backgrounds and life situations.
In sessions she uses clear, structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered approaches. Conversations focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding to them.
Her work includes attention to blended family issues, family of origin patterns, multicultural concerns, and challenges common to young adults. She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep and eating difficulties, and intimacy-related issues.
She has extensive experience assessing needs and organizing care, and has worked with people across socioeconomic backgrounds. People seeking a direct, skills-oriented approach can expect practical tools, homework between sessions, and step-by-step problem solving that link to everyday routines.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Malikah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include clear exercises, short practice tasks, and ways to track progress between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice difficult feelings and take action that aligns with their values despite those feelings. ACT offers simple exercises to clarify what matters most and to build committed steps toward those goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Malikah will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are chosen, tried, and adjusted together rather than imposed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people use online meetings to apply skills directly to real-life situations and then review what worked with their therapist.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, and intimacy problems.
How does she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is personable and flexible with a focus on practical skills and problem solving. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts and habits and testing alternative responses.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience and has worked in telehealth, private practice, community clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Washington and works from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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