Ouida Malik
LCSW providing client-centered care for trauma and relationships
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About
Ouida Malik, LCSW, brings 27 years of clinical practice to her work with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. Based in New York, she maintains a practice focused on a broad set of emotional and interpersonal concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, substance-related difficulties, and body image concerns. Her approach draws on evidence-based practices while remaining client-centered and holistic.
Ms. Malik emphasizes deeper self-understanding and the development of practical communication and coping skills. She offers guidance for individuals navigating life transitions, workplace stress, family conflict, and the emotional aftermath of separation or domestic violence. Her practice also addresses complex presentations such as dissociation, disruptive mood dysregulation, and patterns of codependency and control issues.
Known for culturally sensitive and empathic attention, she works with people who are seeking clearer interpersonal boundaries, improved emotional regulation, and support through challenging personal histories. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect a steady commitment to respect, collaboration, and gradual skill building toward more stable daily functioning.
Ms. Malik emphasizes deeper self-understanding and the development of practical communication and coping skills. She offers guidance for individuals navigating life transitions, workplace stress, family conflict, and the emotional aftermath of separation or domestic violence. Her practice also addresses complex presentations such as dissociation, disruptive mood dysregulation, and patterns of codependency and control issues.
Known for culturally sensitive and empathic attention, she works with people who are seeking clearer interpersonal boundaries, improved emotional regulation, and support through challenging personal histories. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect a steady commitment to respect, collaboration, and gradual skill building toward more stable daily functioning.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 27
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 102623
- NPI Number: 1417283607
- License: LCSW (New York)
Options for remote collaboration
Ouida Malik offers remote sessions that reflect a client-centered, holistic orientation grounded in evidence-based practices. Online work focuses on helping people build clearer communication patterns, strengthen coping skills for anxiety and stress, and address relational and trauma-related concerns. The online setting supports an emphasis on gradual skill development and exploration of underlying attachment and emotional patterns.Her online format is intended to be collaborative: she and the person seeking support establish goals, prioritize immediate concerns such as mood, anxiety, or relationship strain, and then work through practical strategies and reflective exploration. Common areas addressed in telehealth conversations include self-esteem, caregiver stress, grief and separation, substance-related issues, and family dynamics. The profile notes attention to multicultural experiences and to supporting women and young adults.
Remote sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People who prefer a mix of synchronous and asynchronous contact can discuss which combination best fits their needs when they begin the matching process.
What is Ouida Malik's clinical background?
She has 27 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
What credentials does she hold?
She is licensed as an LCSW. The profile includes license details listed as NY LCSW 102623.
Which languages are offered?
The profile indicates sessions are offered in English.
Where is she based?
Ouida Malik practices in New York.
How can people work together with her?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for multiple formats of remote collaboration.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to connect with her practice.