Molly Malkinski, LPC

 Therapy with me is a place where you can say the things you may not feel comfortable saying anywhere else. You can come in and say, “I know I’m overthinking this, but I can’t stop,” or “I keep ending up in the same situation and I don’t know why.” You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan. We’ll figure it out together.

Maybe you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, putting everyone else first, or being much harder on yourself than you would ever be toward someone you love. Maybe you keep falling into the same patterns, shutting down when things feel overwhelming, or struggling to set boundaries. We’ll slow those moments down and look at what’s happening beneath the surface, including the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck.

I’m compassionate, but I’m also honest. I won’t just tell you what you want to hear. If I notice a pattern that isn’t serving you or a different perspective that could help, I’ll gently challenge you while making sure you feel supported.

Most importantly, I want therapy to be useful outside of our sessions. We might work on managing anxiety, handling difficult emotions, communicating what you need, setting boundaries, or building confidence. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling understood, a little clearer, and better equipped to handle whatever comes next.

 Your first session is really about getting to know each other. I’ll want to hear what brought you to therapy, what life has been feeling like lately, and what you’re hoping might change. But we won’t rush into fixing everything right away.

I know that opening up to someone new can feel a little uncomfortable, so our first few sessions are often more conversational. We’ll talk, get a feel for each other, and give you space to share what feels important to you. You don’t need to come in with a perfectly organized story or know exactly what you want to work on.

As we get more comfortable, we’ll start noticing patterns, exploring what may be keeping you stuck, and figuring out what would actually be helpful for you. I’ll always want your input along the way. Therapy should feel like something we’re doing together, not something being done to you.

Most importantly, I want you to feel like you can be yourself with me. Building trust takes time, and we’ll go at a pace that feels comfortable for you.