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Malia Holbeck

Practical, strengths-based support for life transitions

LCSW, CSW-PIP South Dakota

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Malia

Malia Holbeck is a licensed clinical social worker who centers her practice on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, and career or life transitions.

Background and approach

With 18 years of professional experience and credentials as an LCSW and CSW-PIP, she emphasizes collaboration and respects each person as the expert of their own story. Her style draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused tools to build concrete skills for coping and growth.

Her work also addresses depression, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to chronic pain, illness, or disability. She supports clients navigating substance use, smoking or vaping cessation, seasonal affective disorder, and workplace or financial strain.

Malia encourages clients to recognize their existing strengths and to take small, manageable steps toward change. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to create an approachable, strength-based process that helps people move through difficult moments toward clearer goals.

Online approaches rooted in practical skill-building



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing concrete strategies to change them; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client's perspective, helping people explore their values and strengths at their own pace. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps enhance a person’s own motivation to change, which can be especially useful for addiction-related issues and behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend techniques from these methods to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer different communication formats. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, practice skills between sessions, and access support from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, career challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and also focuses on issues like chronic pain, substance-related problems, SAD, and workplace or financial stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused strategies to build practical coping skills and clarify goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW-PIP credentials and is licensed in South Dakota under AZ LCSW 21867 and SD CSW-PIP 4939.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionMoney and financial issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

South Dakota, Arizona

Languages

English