- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and narrative
About Mali
Mali Austriyak Mikhli is a New York LCSW-R with four decades of social work experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, parenting concerns, and other life changes. She also lists family of origin issues among her focuses and communicates in English, Spanish, and Yiddish.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice across many life stages and cultural backgrounds. Sessions are described as supportive and psychotherapeutic, with attention to early childhood disruption and bereavement. Her approach blends elements of cognitive-behavioral thinking, client-centered practice, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and narrative viewpoints.
In sessions she listens and responds in an interactive way. Conversations look at patterns that started in childhood and how those patterns show up now. She helps people name repeated roles, expectations, or conflicts that affect relationships and daily choices.
She uses practical techniques from cognitive-behavioral work to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. At the same time she draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Narratives and mindfulness practices are used when they help a person reflect and calm their reactions.
Mali has experience with issues often rooted in early life, such as attachment concerns, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and blended family stress. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, caregiving strain, codependency, and parenting challenges. The focus is on clear, direct conversations about patterns and small steps people can try between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist follows what matters most and reflects back concerns so people can clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in relationships and helps people identify feelings and reactions that shape closeness and conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and will decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process can mean combining techniques from different approaches depending on what helps most.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes and to practice skills between appointments.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish, Yiddish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, parenting, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as attachment and abandonment.
How would sessions feel in terms of approach?
Sessions are described as supportive and interactive, blending client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused elements.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings about 40 years of social work experience to her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions can be conducted in English, Spanish, and Yiddish; international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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