About me
Therapy should feel like a place where you don't have to have it all figured out.
I’m Malini, a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington, DC and Virginia. I am PSYPACT certified, meaning I can also provide virtual therapy to people in these states.
If you're here, you're likely used to being the person who keeps things together. You may be successful in your career, supportive in your relationships, and generally someone others can rely on, while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself.
This can look like overthinking, questioning whether you're doing enough or making the "right" choices, or managing the feeling that you aren't sure what you actually want anymore. These experiences can be difficult to explain, especially when you feel like you should be happy or grateful for the life you have.
My role as a therapist is to provide a space where you can slow down, make sense of what's happening, and be honest about what you're experiencing, without judgment.
My Approach
I take a relational and integrative approach to therapy, which means our relationship and mutual trust are an important part of the process. I want therapy to be a space where you feel understood, respected, and able to be yourself. I also believe therapy should be flexible and tailored to you. Sometimes our work may be more exploratory, giving you space to slow down and reflect. At other times, it may be more active and skills-focused, such as learning strategies to manage anxiety or challenge unhelpful thought patterns. Often, it will be a combination of both.
Your experiences don't exist in a vacuum. Culture, family, relationships, identity, community, and the broader world around us can all shape how we understand ourselves and navigate our lives. Rather than making assumptions, I want to understand what those experiences mean to you, and include discussion of them as we explore your presenting concerns.
Ultimately, therapy is a collaborative process. We will work together to understand what you need and do the work that feels most meaningful and useful to you.
Who I Work With:
I work primarily with adults navigating:
Anxiety and overthinking
Perfectionism and self-criticism
Low self-esteem and self-doubt
Trauma recovery
Identity exploration, including LGBTQ+ support
Relationship concerns and uncertainty
Career and life transitions
Stress and burnout