Couples / Family Therapy

I’m Fariha Malik, a pre-licensed mental health counselor who works with young adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity development, and relational concerns. I aim to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe exploring their experiences at their own pace, without judgment or pressure.  I developed a strong foundation in counseling theory and clinical practice through my graduate training at Messiah University. My focus is Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy, and my hope is helping couples and families strengthen their relationships and feel more connected.  I am passionate about working with relationships that feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same difficult conversations.  ​

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My overall focus with couples and families is creating greater understanding and emotional connection within relationships.  The therapeutic approach I implement in relationship therapy draws from Gottman Method Interventions, which is evidence-based in helping partners communicate more effectively, work through conflict, and better understand one another.  With families, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help family members better understand the emotions underneath conflict and improve the way they respond to one another.  My therapeutic approach in individual therapy draws from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian Theory, and client-centered principles, while also incorporating a family systems lens that recognizes how relationships, family roles, culture, and values shape emotional well-being.  ​

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I work thoughtfully with clients experiencing stress, self-doubt, perfectionism, and challenges related to changing expectations at school, work, or within relationships. I also value incorporating clients’ cultural backgrounds and spirituality into therapy in ways that feel respectful, supportive, and aligned with their goals.  My goal is to support clients in building insight, strengthening coping skills, and developing greater balance, confidence, and self-compassion as they navigate life’s challenges.