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Dr. Malika Stewart-Bey, LMFT

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples and families in medical and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, and termination summaries. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical concerns and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Founder LMFT

Intuitive Therapy
10.2021 - Current
  • Private practice therapist integrating solution-focused brief therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy modalities
  • Provide individual, couple, and family therapy sessions
  • Facilitate group sessions by providing an array of psychoeducation regarding goals in recovery, relationships and recovery, and emotional regulation
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, provide diagnoses, and concurrent reviews for insurance
  • Assist clients with acquiring coping skills for recovery, relaxation techniques, and adapting positive self- talk
  • Facilitate therapeutic retreats for individuals, couples/multiple partners, familial relationships
  • Supervise interns and paraprofessional staff.

Therapist

PCPA, DBA New Day Psychotherapy Group
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Private practice therapist integrating solution-focused brief therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy modalities
  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
  • Child therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Time gap due to COVID-19

Clinical Therapist

Carus Recovery
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided individual, couple, and family therapy sessions
  • Facilitated group sessions by providing an array of psychoeducation regarding goals in recovery, relationships and recovery, and emotional regulation
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, provide diagnoses, and concurrent reviews for insurance
  • Assisted clients with acquiring coping skills for recovery, relaxation techniques, and adapting positive self- talk.

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Insightful Matters Family Counseling Professionals
07.2018 - 01.2019

Private practice therapist integrating solution-focused brief therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy

  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of dysfunctional patterns, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.

Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

Child Development Institute
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Provided therapeutic services for families and couples
  • Facilitated social skills groups with children
  • Provided psychoeducation and parent support services
  • Developed treatment planning goals and interventions based on specific needs of family
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage families and promote therapeutic progress.

Life Skills Coach & Primary Counselor

Children's Harbor
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Developed and managed structured tutoring program to address the needs of the children
  • Online instructor
  • Identified each child's needs and developed an age-appropriate academic plan
  • Provided individual, group, and family supportive counseling
  • Conducted and developed psycho-socials, treatment plans, and weekly interventions
  • Trained direct care staff to implement the individualized treatment plan goals for Behavior Health Overlay Service
  • Facilitated one on one life skills groups with younger youth and independent living skills groups with teens.

Primary Case Manager

Covenant House Florida
02.2010 - 08.2012
  • Assessed the needs of homeless youth regarding placement and attainable benefits
  • Facilitated individual and group independent living sessions
  • Worked directly with young moms and babies
  • Demonstrated an understanding of and sensitivity to diverse populations
  • Taught Job Readiness Training classes and assisted youth with obtaining employment
  • Provided on-line instruction.

Education

Doctorate - Doctorate of Marriage And Family Therapy

Northcentral University

Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

Northcentral University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida A & M University

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Mental Health
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Child & Family Counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Presentation Skills
  • Intake Experience
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Grant Writing
  • Additional Information:
  • Ability to create environment conducive for sharing and spiritual development
  • Creative Visionary- Event coordinator
  • Open to constructive feedback and possess a desire for daily growth
  • Ability to support a team and assist with assessing ways to improve services
  • Proficient in MS Office/Word/Excel
  • KIPU
  • Administrative and Fiscal Experience provided upon request
  • Coordinate Referrals

Affiliations

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy- Clinical Fellow

Timeline

Owner/Founder LMFT

Intuitive Therapy
10.2021 - Current

Therapist

PCPA, DBA New Day Psychotherapy Group
10.2020 - 10.2021

Clinical Therapist

Carus Recovery
04.2019 - 04.2020

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Insightful Matters Family Counseling Professionals
07.2018 - 01.2019

Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

Child Development Institute
08.2015 - 06.2017

Life Skills Coach & Primary Counselor

Children's Harbor
08.2012 - 09.2013

Primary Case Manager

Covenant House Florida
02.2010 - 08.2012

Doctorate - Doctorate of Marriage And Family Therapy

Northcentral University

Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

Northcentral University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida A & M University
Dr. Malika Stewart-Bey, LMFT