The Nest Family Theraphy

Psychologists
  • Address: 26131 Marguerite Pkwy Suite D | Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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About The Nest Family Theraphy

As a mom, it is easy to neglect your own needs when you are feeling overwhelmed and stretched. These days you need superhuman strength to parent young children during Covid. You may have a newborn, a toddler, and a child in online school. What is being asked of you feels impossible. You are trying to keep your family from not falling apart while balancing work, relationships, health and household duties. Focusing on yourself as a mom may feel selfish… But, you know you are a better mom when you make yourself a priority. It is time for you to feel more confident, happy and calm. I’m Malaika, a mom and a therapist, specializing in helping moms and parents in all stages of parenthood including pregnancy, postpartum, adoption and beyond. With my background as a play therapist, I bring a unique perspective to supporting parents in the adjustment to parenthood and parenting young children. Whether you are seeking support as an expecting or new family, for yourself in motherhood, or working through an adoption or parenting, I am here to walk with you. My specialties include therapy for moms, perinatal and postpartum support, emdr for birth and perinatal trauma, and parenting. I am an interactive and encouraging therapist with no judgment or shame. Just come as you are and breathe.

Care Settings

  • Virtual

Founding Story

My passion for working with mothers and parents was cultivated in graduate school. While pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at Loyola University Chicago, I quickly learned I loved working with young families. Early in my career, I was a therapist in an early childhood program for kids experiencing emotional trauma and behavior problems. Once I had my own children, I realized even more how hard the adjustment to motherhood and parenting can be. Fast forward to today, I have been privileged to serve in countless areas of social work including labor and delivery, children’s hospitals, foster care, mental health crisis team, and a trauma counseling center. I also taught social work at the graduate level and now have operated a private practice for 16 years. I value honesty and promise to walk with you through the messiness of family life and new parenthood and not to judge your parenting decisions. I have a relaxed style and seek to come alongside to support and encourage you in your unique family journey. I help Women and Moms with: Anxiety, Depression and Str
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Board Certifications

  • Certification badgeLicensed Clinical Social Worker

Education and Training

  • Education badgeMaster of Social Work degree at Loyola University Chicago

Languages

  • English

26131 Marguerite Pkwy Suite D,CA,92691

Get in Contact

  • (949) 547-2050
  • hello@thenestfamilytherapy.com

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