Dr. Anila Malik, LPC

Dr. Anila Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 36 years in mental health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and related concerns. She sees adult clients in Georgia and also works with international clients who prefer English, Punjabi, or Urdu.

Her background includes long experience in clinical care, office management, consultation, and supervising trainees. Over the years she has supported people with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related issues, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and dual diagnoses involving substance use. She has also run group work and provided individual care across a range of needs.

Dr. Malik uses practical, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, along with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. She adapts treatment plans to each person’s situation and talks through steps people can take between sessions. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use in daily life.

Her style is direct and compassionate. She aims to create a space where people can talk about painful experiences and build coping skills. She also helps with relationship stress, parenting strain, grief, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and changes that follow big life events.

Therapy can be scheduled in several formats including video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Malik commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and coping with life transitions.

She also applies client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people feel understood while they set their own goals. That approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of grief, relationship strain, or identity concerns.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then adapt techniques from CBT, client-centered work, or mindfulness to fit each person’s needs. Decisions about approach happen collaboratively and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or use written coaching between scheduled meetings, which can help keep momentum when life feels busy.