Dr. Anila Malik, LPC

Dr. Anila Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 36 years in mental health. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and works from a counseling perspective to help people manage stress, anxiety, and life changes. She speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu and offers services to clients in Georgia and internationally.

Her background includes work across mental health and substance use settings. She has managed offices, consulted with agencies, supervised interns, and worked with people facing a range of concerns from mood and anxiety disorders to trauma and addiction. Much of her clinical work has involved adolescents and adults, with experience supporting older adults as well.

In sessions she uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on dialectical behavior ideas and emotion-focused work to help with intense feelings and relationship concerns. Mindfulness practices are introduced to build awareness and steady attention.

Dr. Malik describes a humanistic, compassionate approach. She tailors treatment plans to each person’s situation and priorities. Common topics she addresses include grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, jealousy, and coping with major life events.

Her practice emphasizes practical steps and clear goals. People who want direct, collaborative work on mood, relationships, or addictive behaviors may find her style approachable. Interested clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, includes skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online work can include easier scheduling around daily life and fewer barriers to attending sessions. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and how to schedule sessions that fit your routine.