Dr. Anila Malik , LPC

Dr. Anila Malik brings 36 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment to her practice in Georgia. She holds a Ph.D in Psychology - a doctoral degree in psychology - and is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. She is also certified as a National Certified Counselor - a national credential for counselors - and maintains a private practice while having held contracts with various agencies.

Her work has spanned office management, consultation, and the supervision of interns, as well as assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health and dual diagnoses. She has treated depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, and co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. Dr. Malik provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Her therapeutic style is humanistic and client-focused, characterized by compassion, respect, and sensitivity to each person’s needs. She commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused approaches when appropriate, and she tailors treatment plans to address each client’s specific concerns. Dr. Malik values the courage it takes to seek help and is committed to supporting clients as they work toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling lives.