Meet Risa Mal, LCSW
Trauma informed therapy
Hi, My name is Risa, and I am glad that you are here!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and offer virtual sessions for residents in PA and DE. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel incredibly hard. If you are here, you are already doing something courageous -especially if you have been carrying a lot for a long time. You don't have to have the right words or a clear plan. We will start exactly where you are. I integrate EMDR, DBT – informed strategies, CBT, motivational interviewing, and parts work if appropriate. That means we can work gently with drama and stuck point, while also strengthening, day-to-day coping, communication, boundaries, and self trust. My goal is for you to leave session feeling more grounded and more connected to yourself.
Treating/Supporting : Trauma, Childhood trauma, Sexual trauma, Adult relational trauma, C-PTSD, Relationship issues, Divorce/Separation/Breakup, Narcissistic abuse, The effects of toxic parents, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem issues, Sleep issues, Grief, Life Transitions. LGBTQ+, Identity issues.
Education:
San Diego State University: Master of Social Work (MSW)
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. in Sociology
Completed 3000+ hours of supervised post-graduate clinical training for LCSW licensure.
Empowering you to find inner peace and wisdom.
Therapy can help with:
Breaking unhealthy patterns
We will identify the patterns that keep pulling you into the same painful loops-and gently build new, healthier ways of coping and connecting with yourself-your feelings, needs and inner wisdom.
Reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm
We will build on your existing strengths to help your nervous system settle-so anxiety feels less overwhelming and more manageable in the moment. With practical tools and deeper healing, you can move through intense emotions with more steadiness, confidence, and self-compassion.
Healing from trauma
We will move at your pace, with warmth and structure, using EMDR, IFS and DBT to help you feel more grounded and connected one moment at a time.
Strengthening identity and self-trust
Together, we will work on helping you listen inward-so your choices come from your values, not fear or old conditioning. As self-trust grows, you will feel more confident setting limits, honoring your needs, and showing up as your true self.
Creating lasting change
We will work on both the "why" beneath your patterns and the practical skills that help you respond differently in real life. Over time, those small shifts lead to a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
Feeling better in your day-to-day life
Together, we will focus on helping you feel steadier in your day to day life-more grounded, and more like yourself. We will customize practical tools and deeper healing.
Testimonials
Contact us to schedule a free consultation
Risa Therapy and Life Consulting
Text 662-989-1669 to schedule an initial consultation.
Phone
Address
662-989-1669
610 York Rd suite 400, Jenkintown, PA 19046