Dr. Anila Malik, LPC

Dr. Anila Malik brings decades of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment to her clinical work. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, a doctoral degree in the study of behavior and mental processes, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia; she is also a National Certified Counselor, a credential that reflects meeting national professional standards. Dr. Malik has operated a private practice and held contracts with various agencies, working primarily with adolescents and adults while also providing services for older adults.

Her background includes office management, clinical consultation, supervision of interns, and assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health and dual diagnoses. She has helped people coping with depressive and anxiety disorders, bipolar conditions, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, and co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. Dr. Malik offers individual, group, and family therapy across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

In her practice she most often uses cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches along with solution-focused and trauma-focused techniques. Her orientation is humanistic, and she approaches care with compassion, respect, and sensitivity. Dr. Malik tailors treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and circumstances and aims to support clients as they work toward greater coping, wellbeing, and more fulfilling relationships.