What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Mallory Cybulski
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Psychotherapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Women's Mental Health Issues
Childhood Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
JewishEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Mallory Cybulski
Hi. My name is Mallory and I am not your average therapist. Finding the right mental health provider is somewhat like swiping on a dating app. With limited information, we make our best guess at who could be a compatible fit. Except with a therapist, the stakes are higher. The first session is like a first date... but with the expectation that you should discuss the experiences that are hardest to share right away.
My goal is to remove that pressure and focus instead on building a relationship first (especially if you are still traumatized from the last time you put yourself out there). Once I can show that I'm not a catfish (or someone who would ever ghost you), my hope is that you can feel truly safe partnering with me as you begin your therapeutic journey.
What should a new client know about working with you?
We are fortunate to live in a world with many different therapists and even more available approaches. So why is it that in the process of finding the perfect therapist for you, all of the profiles can begin to sound the same? Reframe your negative thinking through CBT. Use mindfulness to ground your emotions. Develop coping skills to better manage stress.
Don’t get me wrong, all of these offerings have their value. But how do they measure up when sh** hits the fan? Personally, there is not enough deep breathing in the world that can help make the process of standing up to an employer (who moonlights as a professional gaslighter) feel any easier. Sure, relaxation techniques work hard. But the text from your mom (you know, the one that triggers years of trauma) works harder.
My approach is to make therapy feel approachable. To provide an experience that is as authentic, nuanced, and unique as you are. If meditation hasn’t worked for you in the past, it doesn’t mean you have to meditate harder. Maybe it just means that the coping strategy you choose should align with you, rather than aligning with the status quo.
I provide therapy for the SOS moments that are gritty, raw, authentic, and real. Because not all trauma triggers are traditional. For you, it may mean that you find yourself crying in the grocery store because the song that just came on the loudspeaker is the same one you were serenaded with in your last relationship. And coping skills don’t always have to be cute. The good ole’ “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” method is great and all… but maybe you need to go down the TikTok tarot reader rabbit hole just to feel something again.
As therapists, evidence-based research tells us the types of therapy that will be most effective. However, I would much rather hear that same feedback coming from you. So consider my approach as rooted in best practice, but delivered in a way that is best for you.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
During a first session, clients can expect for me to… not have any expectations of them. I may be the expert in clinical saviness, personalized interventions, and helping people feel seen, validated, and heard. But my clients are the experts of their own lived experience. Who they are, what they’ve been through, and the hopes they have for their future.
There is a difference between expectations and trust. I don’t expect you to be healed from your heartbareak, have your childhood perfectly processed, or know the timeline that maps the next few years of your life. I also don’t expect you to tell me about the most painful parts of your experience until you’re ready to. Instead, I trust that you will tell your story at your own pace and in your own words.
When it comes to creating a life that feels empowered, positive, and altogether fulfilled, you are the most qualified person to figure out the decisions you need to make in order to get there. It’s not your mom who thinks you should settle down at 25 because that’s what she did (well over 25 years ago…). And it’s certainly not your friend who started dating her husband at the age of 16 but considers herself an expert at telling you when you need to put yourself out there again after a life-altering relationship betrayal.
Misguided expectations create doubt and when that happens, we begin to trust in others instead of trusting in ourselves. Even if the advice we receive is coming from a person who was never qualified to give it in the first place. My goal is to help you rebuild that trust in yourself by first, showing how much I trust in you. Because with that trust, you can begin to set the expectations for how you would like to create a life that feels authentically yours
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In-network insurances
Aetna
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $175 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I am credentialed with the following insurances: BCBS of Massachusetts, Ascension (SmartHealth), Oscar (Optum), United Healthcare (Optum), Oscar (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, Aetna, BCBS of Illinois PPO, Careleon Behavioral Health, and Cigna.
All plans must be PPO, as I do not accept HMO plans.
Office location
Mallory Cybulski, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Tulane University, Master's in Social Work
Professional memberships
- National Association of Social Workers
NPI number
1326781824
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I thought it was a great experience. I was nervous but Mallory was awesome! Definitely recommend.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very empathetic and great communication on her part
July 31, 2025Nathan M.Verified patient
July 12, 2025Mia V.Verified patient
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
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What practice does Mallory Cybulski work with?
Mallory Cybulski works with The Therapist Baddie.
Where is Mallory Cybulski's office located?
Mallory Cybulski has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Mallory Cybulski's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Mallory Cybulski?
Mallory Cybulski frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Mallory Cybulski on their profile.
What languages does Mallory Cybulski speak?
Mallory Cybulski speaks English.
How do patients rate Mallory Cybulski in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Mallory Cybulski. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.