Malikah Duncan, LMFT

Malikah Duncan, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is licensed in Washington and has 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family-related concerns, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD. Her approach blends several evidence-informed therapies to help people manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning.

Duncan writes that her style is personable and flexible. She uses client-centered conversation alongside structured therapies to address thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns. Sessions emphasize practical skills, behavioral strategies, and exploring emotions tied to life events and relationships.

Her background includes work in telehealth, private practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools. She has served people from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and has particular experience with people of color and young adults. She has also supported people who have experienced domestic violence and other forms of trauma.

Duncan has been noted for interpersonal skills, assessment and diagnostic work, professional writing, and organization. She has acted as a community liaison and has received awards for teamwork and crisis management. She is an LMFT in Washington and brings two decades of practice experience to clinical work.

She combines trauma-informed techniques with goal-focused strategies. Conversations often include skill building, behavioral experiments, and attention to relationship dynamics. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions