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Malikah Duncan, LMFT

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Malikah

Malikah Duncan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Washington with two decades of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and a broad range of life transitions including ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

She has worked in diverse settings such as telehealth, independent practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools, bringing a practical, empathetic approach to each client encounter. Her style is personable and adaptable, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Malikah blends evidence-based methods into individualized care, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered approaches to address issues like grief, addictions, intimacy difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and family dynamics. She also focuses on multicultural concerns, blended family and family-of-origin issues, and challenges common to young adults.

Known for strong interpersonal, assessment, and organizational skills, Malikah has been recognized for crisis management and community liaison work. Prospective clients are invited to take a first step toward change with a therapist who tailors treatment plans to each person’s needs and collaborates on practical paths forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical support



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to make space for difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotional bonds in relationships and helps partners or family members recognize and change interaction patterns that maintain distress.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Malikah works with clients to explore which approaches match their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring, and then adapts techniques from different models to fit each person’s situation and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These formats support consistent care across distances and can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and stay connected to therapeutic guidance when life gets busy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Malikah commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar concerns, and ADHD among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is personable and flexible, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels and tailoring conversations to each client.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Malikah brings 20 years of experience working across telehealth, independent practice, community clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the Washington credential WA LMFT 00002677.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Services are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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

What Malikah can help with

Malikah Duncan works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Malikah works with clients with a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and concerns including depression, anxiety, and grief and loss.

How Malikah approaches therapy

Malikah's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Malikah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Washington, with 20 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Malikah aims to support and empower you.