Malia Mead, LMFT
Relational, strength-based therapy for lasting change
- Strength based support
- Relational individual therapy
- CBT informed tools
About Malia Mead
Malia Mead is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a credential for clinicians trained to understand how relationships and life systems affect wellbeing. She is licensed in Colorado and Texas and brings over 12 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, and relationship stressors such as divorce.
Therapy with Malia is grounded in compassion, patience, and a non-judgmental stance, with a focus on helping clients feel safe enough to be open and authentic. Her work is strength-based and aims to help clients recognize resilience, develop a clearer perspective, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that fits their needs.
Although she no longer works directly with couples or families, Malia continues to practice from a relational lens in individual therapy. Sessions often explore how to support personal wellbeing within the context of relationships at home and at work, including topics like boundaries, values, communication, and work-life balance. Together, the focus stays on what the client can influence within themselves while navigating relationship dynamics and daily environments.
Malia integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, and IFS-informed tools to help clients build greater inner steadiness with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. From time to time, her animals may quietly sit in on sessions.
Therapy with Malia is grounded in compassion, patience, and a non-judgmental stance, with a focus on helping clients feel safe enough to be open and authentic. Her work is strength-based and aims to help clients recognize resilience, develop a clearer perspective, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that fits their needs.
Although she no longer works directly with couples or families, Malia continues to practice from a relational lens in individual therapy. Sessions often explore how to support personal wellbeing within the context of relationships at home and at work, including topics like boundaries, values, communication, and work-life balance. Together, the focus stays on what the client can influence within themselves while navigating relationship dynamics and daily environments.
Malia integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, and IFS-informed tools to help clients build greater inner steadiness with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. From time to time, her animals may quietly sit in on sessions.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Malia Mead have?
Malia Mead has 12 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Malia Mead a licensed therapist?
Yes. Malia Mead is a licensed therapist and holds the LMFT credential (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). She is licensed as CO LMFT MFT.0001470 and TX LMFT 204967.
In which languages does Malia Mead provide therapy?
Malia Mead provides therapy in English.
Where is Malia Mead located?
Malia Mead is located in Texas.
How can I work with Malia Mead as my therapist?
You can work with Malia Mead through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Malia Mead work with international clients?
No. Malia Mead does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Malia Mead cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Malia Mead integrates practical, relationship-aware therapy methods that can work well in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new responses, which can be especially useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and day-to-day coping challenges.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore what they feel and need at their own pace. This approach can help when someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, and it supports building self-trust and clarity.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationship experiences may shape current patterns around closeness, boundaries, and emotional safety. It can be helpful for people working through relationship stress, grief, or recurring dynamics that show up across personal and professional life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Malia collaborates with clients to understand goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then adjusts the work so it fits the client rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy also offers flexibility in how sessions happen, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to get consistent support within a busy schedule.