Malisa Komolthiti

Compassionate, practical therapy for change

LMFT Indiana

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Thai

About Malisa

Malisa Komolthiti is a licensed marriage and family therapist who draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build more effective coping strategies. She integrates mindfulness and acceptance-based practices alongside client-centered listening to create treatment that meets each person's needs.

Background and approach

With three years of clinical experience practicing in Indiana, she focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, and depression. Her work also includes attention to themes such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control struggles, and personality-related challenges.

Malisa emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, tailoring conversations and plans so they reflect a client’s individual situation and goals. She frames the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort aimed at supporting practical change and emotional growth.

Sessions are offered in English and Thai, and Malisa provides multiple online formats to fit different lifestyles. Prospective clients in Indiana can expect a straightforward intake to match on availability and begin developing a plan that aligns with their priorities and strengths.

Online approaches that combine structure and compassion

Malisa uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements this work by encouraging values-driven action and teaching ways to live with difficult thoughts or feelings rather than battling them. Client-centered techniques provide a supportive conversational stance that prioritizes empathy and the client's own goals while the clinician helps guide progress and reflection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their situation, preferences, and goals, and may combine elements from different models to meet evolving needs. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment stays relevant and responsive over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy days and varied routines. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity of care, and use the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while pursuing practical emotional and behavioral change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT matters, relationship challenges, and depression, and also addresses related issues like attachment, body image, and chronic pain.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy along with acceptance and mindfulness-based techniques and client-centered listening to tailor work to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Malisa has three years of professional experience working with clients in a variety of concerns and settings.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

She holds an LMFT license, listed as IN LMFT 35002343A, and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Thai, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats can I meet with the therapist?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English, Thai