Malikah Duncan, LMFT

Malikah Duncan is a Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She has worked with clients through telehealth as well as in private practice and a range of community-based and institutional settings, including community mental health clinics, hospitals, military bases, detention centers, and schools. Her background includes working with people from many socio-economic circumstances and helping with concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, school or career stressors, and major life transitions.

Malikah also has extensive experience supporting people affected by trauma or abuse, including domestic violence. She has been recognized for strong interpersonal skills, thorough assessment and diagnosis, and a thoughtful, organized approach to documentation and professional writing. She has worked extensively with people of color, young adults, and families and couples, and has served as a liaison for clients within their communities.

Her therapy style is personable and flexible, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. Malikah’s expertise includes Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She is also certified in Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) and Motivational Interviewing. She tailors the conversation and treatment plan to fit each client’s unique needs, offering support and empowerment for those ready to take meaningful steps toward change.