Mallerie Berwick, LCSW

Mallerie Berwick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, and major life transitions. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work from New York University, earned in 2010, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida, awarded in 2008. Her training and practice have included work in private practice, substance abuse treatment centers, and school settings, giving her a broad perspective on different stages of life and patterns of struggle.

Mallerie specializes in obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and anxiety, ADHD, substance-related difficulties, self-esteem and body image concerns, attachment and relationship problems, and support during life changes. She also works with clients facing chronic illness or pain, co-occurring conditions, codependency, and issues around isolation, purpose, and compulsive behaviors. Her background includes experience with adolescents, young adults, and families, and she draws from a range of evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person.

Her approach is empathic and interactive, emphasizing a strong therapeutic alliance. She integrates relationship-focused and psychodynamic ideas with practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems work, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Based methods. Mallerie aims to help clients build clearer goals, develop coping skills, and create more fulfilling connections and daily routines. When someone is ready to begin, she offers steady guidance and collaborative support to help move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mallerie Berwick uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and focus on values-driven action - a practical way to reduce avoidance and build a more meaningful daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections; this approach helps clients improve trust, communication, and emotional bonding in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and change thought and behavior cycles that contribute to anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mallerie works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust strategies over time to find what is most helpful.

Online therapy with Mallerie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without traveling, accommodate busy routines, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions.