- Trauma and grief
- Relationship clarity
- Practical coping
About Malikah
Malikah Z Shaheed, LCSW, helps people facing trauma, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship strain. She focuses on clear, practical support so clients can take steps toward healing. Her tone is collaborative and direct, aimed at people who want to make concrete changes in their lives.
With 20 years of experience, Malikah centers her work on trauma recovery and relationship challenges. She supports people dealing with family conflict, intimacy struggles, and the complicated grief that follows loss. She also addresses issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiving stress.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults navigating chronic illness, aging concerns, and the emotional fallout of major life events. Malikah pays attention to how identity, work stress, and past wounds affect everyday choices. She supports people who are rebuilding trust after betrayal and those who want to improve communication and commitment in relationships.
Malikah uses a collaborative, person-centered style. Sessions are practical and focused on what the client wants to change. She listens closely and helps people notice patterns, set small goals, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
People who have experienced natural or human-caused disasters will find that Malikah recognizes how sudden loss and upheaval affect daily life. She brings steady, experienced support for processing traumatic reactions and finding ways to cope. Her New York practice is informed by two decades of hands-on work with diverse life challenges.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Malikah uses evidence-based approaches focused on trauma recovery and relationship repair. Trauma-focused work helps people identify how past events affect current reactions and teaches grounding and coping steps to reduce overwhelming feelings. Relationship-focused methods address communication, boundaries, and patterns that interfere with connection and intimacy, helping people try new ways of relating in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Malikah works together with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences. She reviews options, checks what feels useful, and adjusts methods as progress is made so the work fits the client's needs.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity during relocation or travel and reduce time lost to commuting. Because the specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm current online options before booking so you know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include family conflict, abandonment, caregiving stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying patterns, and setting practical goals for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings and community care. That background informs her work with trauma, loss, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and based in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.