Malena Ally
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW 72275 Malena Ally
- In Practice for 17 Years
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 886572469 / 2011
- Certificate from Toastmasters for Mental Health Professionals President / 2016
- Attended University of Illinois at Chicago, Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Expressive Arts
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
Groups
Teen Coping Skills
This group is for high school students to work on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors related to school, peer, and family stressors. Clients will also work to build coping skills in order to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as work to increase self-esteem and confidence. The group meets for 60 minutes/week for 8 weeks. The cost is $75 per session and must commit to the 8 weeks.
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Location
16055 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 555
Encino, CA 91436
Junior High Social Anxiety Group
This group is for junior high students who struggle to make and keep friends. It’s for those who worry about judgement from their peers and avoid birthday parties and hang outs with friends. They might worry that they don’t know how to start a conversation or keep it going, so they sit quietly on the side. Participants will learn social skills, assertiveness skills, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies to argue with anxious thoughts. They will practice these skills in a safe environment, utilizing healthy coping strategies.
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Malena Ally Therapy
16055 Ventura Blvd
Suite 555
Encino, CA 91436
Copping Skills Boot Camp
This group is for high school students who feel easily overwhelmed, and worry excessively about what others think. They feel unsure of themselves and might be isolating in their bedroom. They are looking at a summer with their TV, watching their peers on social media have all the fun. Group members will gain healthy coping skills, in order to manage overwhelming feelings, and start to incorporate new activities into their day. They will also work to identify their strengths and values so that they can improve their confidence. The group is 2 hours per day for 5 days. Total cost, materials included, is $750.
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16055 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 555
Encino, CA 91436
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