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Perry Malzahn, LSCSW
Kansas
LSCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused methods
- Skills and problem solving
About Perry
Perry Malzahn is an LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) with 15 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways to manage daily problems.
Perry uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that make problems worse. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused work when those approaches suit the issue at hand. The emphasis is on short, actionable strategies as well as deeper processing when needed.
Perry has experience across a broad range of life events, including loss, infidelity, postpartum concerns, blended family stress, and relationship rupture. She has worked with people who have PTSD and complex trauma histories, and she has provided services to members of the armed forces. That background informs a practical, skills-based approach to managing symptoms and rebuilding routines.
In sessions, Perry lays out clear steps and homework. She helps clients test what works in day-to-day life and adjusts plans based on results. Conversations are straightforward and focused on measurable change rather than abstract theory.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and Perry is based in Kansas.
How Perry integrates structured approaches in online work
Perry commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR when appropriate. CBT is a structured approach that helps people spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, then practice alternative responses. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that works with memory processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and related triggers.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when people need concrete techniques to manage strong feelings and interactions. Choosing which method to use is collaborative - Perry reviews goals and preferences with each person and adjusts the plan as they learn what helps.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Perry aims to structure sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and track progress in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Perry help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, grief, parenting, and ADHD among other related areas.
How does Perry use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test new ways of responding through practical exercises and homework.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Perry has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues, including trauma, loss, peripartum concerns, and work with military populations.
What are Perry's credentials and where is she located?
She holds the KS LSCSW credential and is based in Kansas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Perry?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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