Abigail Mallek, LMHC, is a compassionate therapist who helps people meet life’s challenges with hope, authenticity, and practical support. Her style is warm, grounded, and deeply empathetic, with an emphasis on helping clients feel understood while building the confidence to create meaningful change.
She has experience supporting individuals facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders, as well as stress, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and adjusting to major life changes. Abigail also makes room for topics that can be hard to talk about, including guilt and shame, forgiveness, and isolation or loneliness.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), she draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and a person-centered approach. Clients are invited to explore patterns, values, and coping strategies at a pace that feels manageable, in a nonjudgmental space. Abigail works with clients ages 16 and older, offering steady encouragement and a collaborative path toward growth.
Abigail Mallek, LMHC, uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support clients as they work through concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and major life changes. In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), she helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for responding differently, which can be especially useful when worry, low mood, or self-criticism feel hard to interrupt.
She also incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which focuses on making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. This approach can be helpful for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps. Alongside these tools, her person-centered approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and moving at a pace that feels manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Abigail collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit their needs, whether the focus is coping skills, confidence-building, or navigating complex emotions.
Online therapy can make getting support more flexible. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and access care from a comfortable setting.
How much experience does Abigail Mallek have?
Abigail Mallek has 3 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Abigail Mallek a licensed therapist?
Yes. Abigail Mallek is a licensed therapist and holds the LMHC credential (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Her license is listed as IA LMHC 120829.
In which languages does Abigail Mallek provide therapy?
Abigail Mallek provides therapy in English.
Where is Abigail Mallek located?
Abigail Mallek is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Abigail Mallek as my therapist?
You can work with Abigail Mallek through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Abigail Mallek work with international clients?
No. Abigail Mallek does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Abigail Mallek cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.