Dr. Malika Dandridge, LMHC

Dr. Malika Dandridge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. She has worked with a wide range of clients from children to adults, developing expertise in addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns. Dr. Dandridge places particular emphasis on healing negative attachment styles in adult women that stem from difficult father-daughter relationships experienced during childhood.

Her approach centers on learning each person’s story and tailoring support to their unique needs, helping clients build a more positive mindset and stronger self-care habits. She aims to guide individuals toward greater balance and purpose by supporting practical steps for emotional growth and resilience. Dr. Dandridge values collaboration and attentive listening as foundations for treatment, offering a steady therapeutic presence as clients work through issues such as relationship difficulties, control challenges, post-traumatic stress, and struggles with self-love.

As an LMHC, Dr. Dandridge combines clinical knowledge with a warm, person-centered style to help clients move toward healthier patterns and improved well-being.

Attachment and Trauma-Focused Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Malika Dandridge uses evidence-based, trauma-informed ways of working that focus on attachment patterns and practical coping skills. Attachment-focused therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns in intimate and family relationships, helping clients understand and change repeating dynamics that affect trust and self-worth. Trauma-informed care attends to the effects of past hurt and safety needs, supporting clients to process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. Skills-based coping strategies teach concrete tools for managing stress, anxiety, and mood so clients have immediate techniques to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Dandridge collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and priorities change. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Dr. Dandridge is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules and life demands. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, apply new skills in daily life, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, while working with a licensed professional on meaningful change.