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Ariel Malia, LPC

Ariel Malia, LPC

Psychotherapist
9755 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR
Ariel Malia helps adolescents, young adults, and families across Oregon navigate life's challenges with compassion, creativity, and evidencebased care. She provides a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, learn practical coping strategies, and strengthen relationships. Ariel works with teens and parents to improve communication, reduce conflict, and foster mutual understandingâempowering families to move forward with clarity and confidence. Ariel specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as supporting individuals managing ADHD and obsessivecompulsive tendencies. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and mindfulness practices to help clients build emotional resilience and reconnect with what matters most to them. Her collaborative and downtoearth style allows clients to feel both supported and challenged as they work toward meaningful change. She is especially passionate about helping teens and their parents navigate the unique pressures of adolescenceâfrom school avoidance and emotional regulation to balancing independence with connection. Ariel also provides affirming care for LGBTQ clients, helping them feel seen and supported as they explore identity and selfacceptance in a safe, inclusive space. Outside of her clinical work, Ariel enjoys life in Oregon by playing mahjong with friends, zipping around on her electric bike, and spending time with her familyâincluding walks with her dog, Mochi. She also loves baking glutenfree, dairyfree brownies and supporting her motherâs mosaic art around the city. Whether sheâs connecting with clients or her community, Ariel brings warmth, humor, and authenticity to everything she does.
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Overall rating

5.00

About Ariel Malia

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Gender Affirming Counseling
Childhood Trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ariel Malia

Ariel Malia helps adolescents, young adults, and families across Oregon navigate life's challenges with compassion, creativity, and evidencebased care. She provides a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, learn practical coping strategies, and strengthen relationships. Ariel works with teens and parents to improve communication, reduce conflict, and foster mutual understandingâempowering families to move forward with clarity and confidence. Ariel specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as supporting individuals managing ADHD and obsessivecompulsive tendencies. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and mindfulness practices to help clients build emotional resilience and reconnect with what matters most to them. Her collaborative and downtoearth style allows clients to feel both supported and challenged as they work toward meaningful change. She is especially passionate about helping teens and their parents navigate the unique pressures of adolescenceâfrom school avoidance and emotional regulation to balancing independence with connection. Ariel also provides affirming care for LGBTQ clients, helping them feel seen and supported as they explore identity and selfacceptance in a safe, inclusive space. Outside of her clinical work, Ariel enjoys life in Oregon by playing mahjong with friends, zipping around on her electric bike, and spending time with her familyâincluding walks with her dog, Mochi. She also loves baking glutenfree, dairyfree brownies and supporting her motherâs mosaic art around the city. Whether sheâs connecting with clients or her community, Ariel brings warmth, humor, and authenticity to everything she does.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Ariel Malia, LPC also offers online video visits for patients
Lifestance Health - Oregon
9755 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Portland State University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1437469285

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Overall rating
5.00
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Ariel Malia has 2 office locations in Portland, view full addresses on Ariel Malia's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ariel Malia?

Ariel Malia frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ariel Malia on their profile.

What languages does Ariel Malia speak?

Ariel Malia speaks English.

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