SAmeera Malik, MSW, LCSW, Co-Owner and Clinical Therapist
Sameera Malik
Are you constantly overwhelmed, behind on tasks, reactive, or exhausted from trying to keep up? Do you find yourself masking, feeling ashamed, frustrated, or misunderstood—especially around focus, motivation, or emotions?
You’re not alone. Many of my clients tell me they feel like they’re working twice as hard for half the results. They feel stuck, burned out, and confused by their own experiences. These are common realities for adults with ADHD—and they’re exactly why I do this work.
I’m an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider with specialized training in ADHD-specific strategies. I come from a neurodiverse family and married into one, so both personally and professionally, I truly get it. That lived experience deeply informs how I show up for my clients and my commitment to supporting neurodivergent adults.
specialties:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional REgulation
- Impulse Control
- Executive Functioning
- Perfectionism
- Self Esteem
- Self Compassion
credentials:
- Saint Louis University, MSW, 2013
- ADHD Clinical Services Provider, Greentree Certification, 2013
- RO-DBT Therapist, 2016
modalities:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE) for trauma
- Mindfulness-based techniques
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) including ACT for ADHD
my approach
Thoughtful, evidence-based care for people ready to move forward.
I’m a behavioral therapist who focuses on practical, action-oriented work that supports real, lasting change. I help clients build tools to manage emotions, reduce distress, and shift patterns that no longer serve them.
My work is grounded in evidence-based therapies, primarily DBT, with specialized training in RO-DBT and ADHD clinical interventions. This approach is especially helpful for individuals who struggle with emotion regulation, executive functioning, perfectionism, and overcontrol despite their best efforts.
I work collaboratively with clients who are ready to engage in change and build a life that feels more balanced, connected, and manageable.
outside of work:
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy spending time with our two amazing adult children, as well as our bonus kid through my son’s marriage. When I have downtime, I love to recharge by reading, listening to music, gardening, practicing Pilates, and socializing with friends. Because I often talk about this in sessions, I also make a conscious effort to role-model being rather than doing. This is a newer skill for me to apply in my own life, but the results have been truly compelling.
ready to get started?
Don’t be shy. we’re here to help.
I am humbled to be entrusted with my clients’ life stories, inspired by their dedication and courage, and thrilled to see them living life in ways they could not imagine.
If you have questions or are wondering whether we might be a good fit, I invite you to reach out to me at sameeramaliklcsw@gmail.com
