- Person-centered approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Speaks English Punjabi Urdu
About Anila
Dr. Anila Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 36 years in mental health. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and has worked across clinical settings, agencies, and private practice. She speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu and accepts international clients.
Her work focuses on common and complex concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting challenges. She also supports people coping with grief, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, anger, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, codependency, and multicultural matters.
In sessions she uses approaches that center the person’s experience. She draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused techniques, and mindfulness practices. The emphasis is on practical steps you can try between meetings and on building clearer strategies for day-to-day life.
Dr. Malik’s style is compassionate and respectful. She aims to design treatment plans that reflect each person’s needs and goals. Conversations tend to be straightforward, with an eye toward small changes that add up over time.
If you are worried about sleep or rest, she includes those concerns among her clinical focuses and will address sleep-related patterns as part of a broader plan. To confirm current session options before booking, follow the site’s booking flow and schedule a first appointment.
Approaches that fit online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, helping people feel heard and guiding conversations around what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that worsen anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with intense moods and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, avoid travel time, and do brief check-ins when life is hectic. It can also let people use video or phone in ways that suit their schedule and energy levels. Discuss available formats during scheduling to find a setup that matches everyday needs and keeps therapy practical.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
36+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and person-centered. She uses clear, practical strategies and works on steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse settings, including private practice and agency contracts.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling details when you book.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.