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Malikah Duncan

Experienced family-focused therapist

LMFT Washington

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Malikah

Malikah Duncan is a Washington-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience working across a variety of care settings. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction concerns, and challenges such as parenting, sleep or eating difficulties.

Background and approach

Malikah also addresses issues around self-esteem, intimacy, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions, and she brings focused attention to blended family dynamics, family of origin concerns, multicultural issues, and young adult challenges.

Her approach is personable and flexible, shaped by training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. Malikah adapts treatment to each person rather than relying on labels, blending practical skill-building and reflective work to meet the goals that matter most to the individual or family.

She has worked in telehealth, independent practice, community clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools, and offers care informed by extensive experience with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Clients benefit from a clinician who emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration while tailoring plans to specific needs.

Malikah aims to support and empower people taking steps toward safer, more satisfying relationships and everyday functioning.

Remote Therapy Approaches and What They Offer



Malikah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility, an approach that can be helpful for life transitions and coping challenges. In sessions she applies client-centered principles that prioritize empathy and collaboration to create a respectful space for exploration.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Malikah works collaboratively with clients to find what fits best. She tailors interventions to each person’s goals and preferences, combining practical skill-building with reflective work so clients can see what resonates and adjust as therapy progresses.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and engage in therapy from varied locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to helping them reach their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar issues, coping with life changes, ADHD, and LGBT-related matters, plus blended family and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is personable and flexible, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and collaboration while tailoring treatment to each client's priorities and needs.
What is her clinical and professional background?
She has 20 years of experience and has worked in telehealth, independent practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is licensed as an LMFT in Washington with licence number WA LMFT 00002677.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesFamily of origin issuesMulticultural concernsYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English