Malikah Duncan

Malikah Duncan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and parenting challenges. She practices in Washington and approaches care with respect and compassion. Malikah aims to make the first steps toward change feel doable and supported.

She has worked in many settings including telehealth, private practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools. That variety shaped a flexible, practical style that adapts to each person's needs. Malikah has helped people from a wide range of backgrounds with grief, life transitions, school and career concerns, and issues related to addiction and bipolar mood shifts.

Her background includes work with people of color, young adults, and clients dealing with family and blended-family concerns. She has supported many people who experienced trauma or abuse, including domestic violence, and has served as a community liaison when needed. Colleagues have recognized her strengths in interpersonal work, assessment, writing, and crisis management.

In sessions Malikah keeps the focus on clear goals and practical skills. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors conversations to each person. Her approach blends mindfulness, acceptance-based strategies, cognitive-behavioral tools, and client-centered listening to address symptoms and everyday problems.

She asks people to bring their real concerns and works collaboratively to build a plan that fits daily life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

How mindfulness and ACT techniques fit into online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy invites simple attention practices and present-moment awareness. It helps people notice stress and strong emotions, build tolerance for difficult moments, and respond with more choice rather than reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward them while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and what feels useful. That conversation guides whether mindfulness exercises, acceptance-based strategies, cognitive tools, or a mix will be emphasized. The process is collaborative and flexible as needs change over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try practices between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion for practical problem solving.