- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and intimacy
- Family of origin
About Malikah
Malikah Duncan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and family of origin issues. Malikah also supports people facing parenting challenges, life transitions, and multicultural stressors.
She has practiced across many settings including telehealth, private practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools. That variety has shaped a practical, straightforward style. Sessions typically involve clear assessment and focused skill work alongside discussion of personal history.
Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for patterns of thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports people working on relationship and intimacy concerns.
Malikah has worked extensively with people of color and young adults, and she has experience acting as a community liaison. Her background includes crisis management roles and work with clients who have experienced trauma or abuse, including domestic violence. She has received recognition for assessment, organization, and team collaboration.
In sessions she aims to be personable and flexible, avoiding stigmatizing labels. Treatment plans are developed with the client and can include skill-building, narrative work, and problem-solving. People who want to address long-standing family patterns or current relationship stress can expect direct conversation and practical strategies.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, which often helps with depression, sleep, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at interactional patterns and emotions in relationships to improve connection and intimacy. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Malikah will discuss these methods with each person and choose or combine them based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative planning means sessions can shift toward skill practice, reflective conversation, or relational work as needed. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the available options are set by her practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people use quieter surroundings or turn off video when it helps them focus. They also allow for continued work through life changes and can support steady progress when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to family background?
Malikah works with adults on family of origin issues, blended family concerns, relationship patterns, and how childhood roles affect current life.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a personable and flexible approach focused on clear assessment, direct conversation, and practical skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in settings that include clinics, hospitals, schools, military bases, detention centers, and telehealth.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Washington and practices with that credential in the state of Washington.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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