Mala Williams-Lawrence, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

About Mala Williams-Lawrence

Focus areas

Chronic Impulsivity

Marriage Conflict Resolution

Suicidal Tendencies

Coping Mechanism Development

Parenting Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Cultural Diversity Issues

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Christian Counseling

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mala Williams-Lawrence

Hi there, I'm Mala! My name is Mala Williams-Lawrence, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience in mental health. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Stony Brook University and my Bachelor’s from Binghamton University. I have a passion for supporting individuals to be and express the best of themselves. I let my clients know their session is their space to express themselves without judgment. I take a Person-Centered approach, empowering clients. My approach I believe therapy works as long as clients are willing to do the work. Therapy requires commitment and participation, starting with developing awareness. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Behavior Modification/Management, and Mindfulness/Meditation, among other interventions. My focus I work with motivated teens, young adults, adults, families, couples, and those seeking a spiritual perspective. I work with diverse cultures, which is important for understanding context. My communication style It's important for clients to feel safe to express themselves without judgment and to be heard. My approach is supportive, empowering, and sometimes direct. I believe therapy is interactive and requires client participation. I’m receptive to client feedback, which is key to building rapport and trust. My journey to mental healthcare I discovered my love for this profession by accident. I started working with the Severely, Persistently Mentally Ill population. I felt comfortable among them and realized that despite their challenges, they wanted to be heard, validated, and acknowledged. I continued working in various settings, which inspired me to stay in the profession. I believe each of us is valuable. Some are not aware of that value, and I’m here to support and guide them into that discovery.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Florida

Education and training

Stony Brook University, Master's in Social Work
Binghamton University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1215443361

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What practice does Mala Williams-Lawrence work with?

Mala Williams-Lawrence works with Rula Health - Florida.

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