Malak Alsaidi, LCSW

Malak Alsaidi is a New York licensed therapist with 4 years of professional experience. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects clinical training and experience in social work.

Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, and address challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. She centers her work on each person as the expert of their own story, identifying existing strengths and resources that can support change.

Malak approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering support and encouragement as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She emphasizes empowerment and practical progress, guiding people through the courage it takes to begin change and standing alongside them as they work toward their goals.

Evidence-based techniques and online therapy

Malak uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues a person brings to therapy. She offers skills-focused strategies to address stress and anxiety, teaching practical tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and regulate emotions so daily life becomes more manageable. She uses trauma-informed approaches when working with trauma and abuse, focusing on safety, pacing, and helping people process difficult experiences in ways that feel tolerable.

She also emphasizes a strengths-based perspective that highlights a person’s existing resources and resilience, supporting motivation and confidence as clients pursue meaningful change. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Malak collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences.

Online therapy with Malak is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home or while traveling, helping people maintain consistency and progress even when life is busy.