Malikah Duncan, LMFT
Washington LMFT with two decades experience
- 20 years experience
- Trauma and relationships
- Telehealth and phone
About Malikah Duncan
Malikah Duncan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Washington with more than 20 years of professional experience. She has supported clients across a wide range of settings - telehealth, private practice, community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools - bringing adaptable clinical skills to each environment.
Her practice focuses on common and complex concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, school and career transitions, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. She has particular experience working with people of color, young adults, families and couples, and has often served as a liaison for clients within their communities. Clients benefit from her experience addressing blended family issues, family of origin concerns, multicultural matters, and young adult issues.
Peers have recognized Malikah for strong interpersonal skills, thorough assessment and diagnosis, clear professional writing, and solid organizational abilities. She has received awards for teamwork and for crisis management, and is known for going above and beyond typical duties on behalf of those she serves. Her clinical expertise includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and she holds certifications in Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) and Motivational Interviewing.
Malikah brings a personable, flexible approach to therapy that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person or family she works with. Malikah encourages those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life to take the first step toward change and offers support and empowerment throughout the process.
Her practice focuses on common and complex concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, school and career transitions, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. She has particular experience working with people of color, young adults, families and couples, and has often served as a liaison for clients within their communities. Clients benefit from her experience addressing blended family issues, family of origin concerns, multicultural matters, and young adult issues.
Peers have recognized Malikah for strong interpersonal skills, thorough assessment and diagnosis, clear professional writing, and solid organizational abilities. She has received awards for teamwork and for crisis management, and is known for going above and beyond typical duties on behalf of those she serves. Her clinical expertise includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and she holds certifications in Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) and Motivational Interviewing.
Malikah brings a personable, flexible approach to therapy that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person or family she works with. Malikah encourages those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life to take the first step toward change and offers support and empowerment throughout the process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesFamily of origin issuesMulticultural concernsYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Malikah Duncan have?
Malikah Duncan has 20 years of experience.
Is Malikah Duncan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details - WA LMFT 00002677.
In which languages does Malikah Duncan provide therapy?
Malikah Duncan provides therapy in English.
Where is Malikah Duncan located?
Malikah Duncan is located in Washington.
How can I work with Malikah Duncan as my therapist?
You can work with Malikah Duncan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Malikah Duncan work with international clients?
Malikah Duncan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Malikah Duncan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating proven approaches with flexible online care
Malikah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - an approach often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their goals at their own pace and build self-directed change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she incorporates when helpful - ACT supports people in clarifying their values and learning practical skills to live in ways that matter to them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Malikah works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques over time so the plan fits individual circumstances and evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video, talk by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to engage in support that fits busy schedules and varied life demands. These options make it easier to sustain regular sessions, respond to life changes, and access therapeutic support from familiar settings while working toward meaningful change with licensed professionals.