Therapist profile
Ouida Malik, LCSW
New York
LCSW in New York - Relationships and Trauma
Continue with OuidaWhere Ouida stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 102623
- NPI
- 1417283607
- Experience
- 27 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency patterns
- Caregiver strain
About Ouida
Ouida Malik is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 27 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her focus also includes concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and struggles with alcohol or substance use.
Ouida uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people gain clearer self-understanding. Sessions are practical and conversational. She helps clients notice patterns, try different ways of communicating, and practice boundaries when they keep putting others first.
Many clients bring worries about feeling empty, trouble saying no, or getting lost in relationships. Ouida listens for these patterns and helps break them down into manageable steps. She supports people who are dealing with separation, domestic violence aftermath, dissociation, or difficult family situations.
Her work also addresses specific personality or behavior patterns, including avoidant personality tendencies, control issues, and disruptions in mood regulation. She helps clients develop coping skills for stress and workplace strain while addressing body image and self-worth concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in New York. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Ouida draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on improving how people think and relate. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking so anxiety and low mood become easier to manage. This method works well for stress, anxiety, and some depressive symptoms.Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns. It helps people notice repeated behaviors - like people-pleasing or avoiding conflict - and try small changes in how they set limits and ask for what they need. That can be useful for codependency concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs and goals, and adjust plans as progress is made. Clients play an active role in deciding what to try and when to shift focus.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins during a work break, or not needing to travel. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to keep continuity of care while people manage daily responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and family problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, conversational approach. Sessions aim to identify patterns and teach concrete skills for communication and boundaries.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns. That experience includes working with caregiver stress and substance-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is located in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Work is provided to clients based in the therapist's jurisdiction.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are supported.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.