Hi, I'm Maliha!
I take an integrative, person-centered approach that honors each client’s unique experience and supports emotional well-being. With special interests in anxiety, identity development, relational trauma, and multicultural advocacy, I bring a background in teaching, a passion for helping others, and a commitment to lifelong learning into my clinical work.
About Me
I am a counseling intern currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
In my clinical work, I take an integrative and eclectic therapeutic approach, drawing from a range of theories to tailor each session to the unique needs and goals of the individual. My goal is to provide a meaningful and personalized experience that supports growth, healing, and emotional well-being.
At the heart of my work is a person-centered philosophy. I believe that each client is the expert of their own lived experience, and I strive to meet each person where they are today. Together, we’ll co-create a treatment plan that honors your story, builds resilience, and supports your mental, emotional, and relational health. Whatever you're working through, we’ll take it one step at a time—at a pace that feels manageable and right for you.
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My clinical interests include emerging adulthood, anxiety, relational trauma, identity development, multicultural counseling and advocacy, and supporting the mental health of immigrants and refugees. As an intern, I am committed to lifelong learning and staying current with evolving research and best practices in the field.
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While I’ve spent the last six years living in Central Florida, I’ll always be a Carolina girl at heart. I made the transition from teaching to counseling with the encouragement of my former students, and I bring that same passion for helping others into this new chapter. Outside of therapy, I spend my time working as a pharmacy technician, napping, and going saltwater fishing.