Malinda Um
AASW social worker specializing in trauma and relationships
Start with Malinda UmLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
About
Malinda Um is an Australian AASW social worker with eight years of practice supporting people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, stress, and career concerns. She works with a broad set of presenting issues, including self esteem, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, and family or attachment difficulties.
Her clinical work draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. Sessions emphasize practical steps alongside exploration of patterns that contribute to current struggles.
Malinda communicates in English and offers remote options for connecting. She frames each session as a collaborative process aimed at clarifying values, identifying unhelpful patterns, and developing useful strategies for day-to-day life. Those interested in exploring the listed specialties and focus areas are invited to learn more about the ways she structures remote work and next steps.
Her clinical work draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. Sessions emphasize practical steps alongside exploration of patterns that contribute to current struggles.
Malinda communicates in English and offers remote options for connecting. She frames each session as a collaborative process aimed at clarifying values, identifying unhelpful patterns, and developing useful strategies for day-to-day life. Those interested in exploring the listed specialties and focus areas are invited to learn more about the ways she structures remote work and next steps.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AASW
- NPI Number:
- License: AASW
Remote sessions and approaches
Malinda offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats are used to engage in therapeutic work that integrates structured skill building and relational exploration, allowing flexibility in how people connect.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people clarify what matters to them and take steps that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and on developing practical tools for mood and behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to relational patterns that emerge from early and current relationships, exploring how those patterns shape responses to stress and connection.
Malinda frames these methods in a collaborative way, matching techniques to what an individual wants to address and how they prefer to work. Sessions over video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can combine conversational exploration with concrete exercises and planning.
What is Malinda's professional experience?
Malinda Um has eight years of clinical experience working as a social worker with a range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and stress.
What credentials does she hold?
She holds the AASW credential and her listed license details are AASW.
Which languages does she speak?
This profile indicates she communicates in English.
Where is she based?
Malinda is based in Australia.
How can I meet with her?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work together?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected.