I am a devoted psychotherapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR trained and Harvard trained in mindfulness for clinical practice. With a compassionate and integrative approach, I support adults, children, teens, and parents on their unique journeys. My focus is on fostering healing, resilience, and meaningful personal growth while fully honoring and respecting each person’s unique story, culture, strengths, and capacity for change.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I believe that therapy should be a collaborative journey where individuals and families feel empowered to create positive change in their lives. My therapeutic approach draws from evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices, MRI (Mental Research Institute) approaches, Genogram analysis, Narrative therapy, collaborative approaches, psychoeducation, as well as art and play therapy. By integrating these approaches into therapy, I help clients develop inner strength, emotional resilience, and a sense of purpose.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals and families can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Together, we will identify your goals, uncover underlying patterns, and develop practical strategies to foster growth, healing, and lasting change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am an easy-going psychotherapist with a sense of humor, who provides compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. My areas of practice are· Anxiety · Depression· Stress · Divorce ·Marital/Pre-marital ·Parenting ·Couple/Family Conflict· Learning Disabilities · LGBTQIA+ · Life Coaching ·Mood Disorders · Panic Attacks · Peer Relationships · Behavioral Issues · Career Counseling · Codependency · Coping Skills. I support the unique journeys of adults, children, teens, and parents. I accept insurance. With a client-centered therapeutic approach in mind, I deeply respect and honor my clients' needs, cultural and spiritual beliefs while employing the most appropriate therapeutic methods to guide them.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Challenge clients negative thoughts and distortions about themselves and the world to correct the thoughts leading to a happier and more positive life.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
Utilize play and art therapy and some PCIT approach to help improve parenting and relationship between children and their parents.
Narrative
Have clients process thoughts and emotions by creating their own stories either in writing or verbalizing it. May use symbolic approach such as writing a letter to the decease.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Skills training, teaching clients how to enjoy the present moment by modeling and practicing mindful drinking, eating, walking or beathing.
5 ratings with written reviews
December 5, 2025
I have had such a great experience with Malisa over the past few weeks!! An amazing listener that helps me explore my own feelings who nudges me in the right direction whenever I’m feeling lost or low. She is very open-minded and experienced and makes me feel seen and accepted in ways that never fail to raise my spirits.
December 2, 2025
I just had my intake! Very intelligent, warm and authentic but straight to the point with care and understanding!!! I’ll be back!
November 22, 2025
She really makes you think deeply about your situation and choices. I appreciate her calmness and empowering responses to my situation.