What clients does Malcolm Therapy, PLLC serve?

Most of my clients are experiencing some difficulty along the Reproductive Health Continuum, including depression, anxiety, OCD, or PTSD in pregnancy or postpartum; miscarriage and stillbirth; birth trauma; etc. Clients hoping to grow and flourish in their parenting are also welcome. Prospective clients experiencing challenges outside of these areas are welcome to call and establish with me as space allows. Outside of teen parenting, I am not currently working with adolescents or children.

How long is a therapy session? What can I expect?

Therapy sessions are typically 53 minutes long; there are times when a longer, 90 minute session would be beneficial. You can expect to be listened to, validated, honored, and to explore areas of growth, healing, and change. It’s my privilege and joy to work with families and create an environment in which clients can feel vulnerable and authentic. (Therapy is also frequently irreverent, especially when talking about young children. Expect laughter and marginally appropriate humor, if needed.)

What is your therapy approach?

It’s critical to me to find an approach that is validated for the presenting issue, while holding space for your preferred way of being and family culture. I tend to draw heavily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Narrative Therapy approaches as we explore emotion regulation skills, the connection between thoughts / feelings / behaviors, and examining and honoring your story. As we look at your goals in parenting, we explore Attachment Based and Mindful Parenting responses to your children.

What types of insurance does Malcolm Therapy, PLLC accept?

Current accepted insurances include: Aetna, United, Lifeways, Regence Uniform, Premera, and Blue Cross of Idaho. Please note that I am also often able to bill out of area Blue Cross / Blue Shield plans, including Federal BCBS. Private pay clients are also accepted.

Because the region is home to both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, we often welcome students from out of the area into our region. If you are interested in establishing with me and your insurance is not listed here, you may contact your insurance company to request a Single Case Agreement or to inquire about Out of Network benefits.

How do I know when it’s time for therapy?

I think I hear this question the most. Birthing and non-birthing parents may both feel challenged in specific ways, but may not feel that their experience rises to having a mood or anxiety disorder. My best advice is this: If you are considering therapy, it’s probably time to schedule a consultation (during which we can explore all of your support options together.)