Charla Malamed
Clinical Social Worker. - LICSW
Psychological suffering exists on different levels and manifests in different ways, in psyche, body, interpersonally, socially, both consciously and unconsciously. Thankfully, there are many ways to address psychological struggle, ranging from the exploration of non-conscious intra-psychic and interpersonal dynamics underlying “symptoms” to the exploration of ways that we are alienated from community. This work is especially helpful when the source of our suffering is unclear. My work is social justice-informed and incorporates an understanding of how larger systems impact our lives. Facilitating empowerment is key in my work.
I provide a safe space to listen deeply, to your thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories, fantasies, and bodily experience. By listening in new ways, we expand our capacity to hold more, respond with greater flexibility, clarity and ease, develop compassion, and become empowered to make positive changes, both personally and in the systems we inhabit.
My work is an integration of psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness modalities, and I regularly use interventions from Internal Family Systems. I work with adults 18+ and couples and specialize in mood disorders, trauma/grief, individuation, existential questioning/alienation, embodiment, and relationship challenges. I offer gender-related consultation to clinicians and clinical teams. I also offer coaching services when appropriate.
Skills and Expertise
Attachment Issues
Emotional Intelligence
Couples therapy
college age
Commitment Issues
Chronic Pain or Illness
Body Image
Family Conflict
grief
Identity Issues
Individuation
LGBTQ
Life Purpose
Mood Disorders
Mindfulness based therapy
Polyamory and Nonmonogamous Relationships
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Transgender Issues
Life Coaching
Treatment Orientation
Contemplative
Dream analysis/dream therapy
Developmental
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
IFS
Mindfulness
Psychodynamic
Relational Therapy
Somatic
Transpersonal
Modality