Offering Online Therapy in 31+ States: AZ, AK, AL, CO, DE, DC, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MO, MI, MN, NE, NJ, NV, NH, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VI, WA, WI, & WV

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Meet Lorena!

Areas of Expertise:
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Anxiety & Depression
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Women's Issues
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Millennials & Gen Z
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Racial, Ethnic & Cultural Identity
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Codependency
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Life Transitions
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Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence
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Latinx Mental Health
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BIPOC Mental Health
Rates:
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Initial Assessment Session:$200
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Individual Therapy Session: $150
Offers In-Person Therapy:
No in-person services offered.
Licensed for Teletherapy:
Georgia
Service Modalities:
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Adults (18+)
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Individuals
Scheduling Availability:
Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-6:00pm
Lorena Malave, M.A., LPC
Bilingual Psychotherapist
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Positionality:
I identify as Latina/Puerto Rican demi-pansexual cis-woman. I was raised in a bilingual household where we spoke both English and Spanish, and I can provide therapy in either or both languages based on the needs of my clients.
My Background & Approach:
I am incredibly passionate about helping individuals, particularly women and BIPOCs, grow into the person they want to be and create the lives they were meant to live.
You deserve a therapeutic relationship in which you feel empowered, truly seen and deeply understood. My culturally-affirming approach is guided by a sense of compassion, genuine curiosity, and social justice values. I use warmth, humor, and authenticity to build relationships with my clients where they feel comfortable to express their most vulnerable thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement or criticism. I offer support and encouragement balanced with the opportunity to look at things that may be difficult or challenging to confront. Together, we will co-create a safe, affirming and inclusive space for you to explore, heal and grow.
If you decide to work with me, you can expect an honest, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic space where we can collaboratively work to:
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Gain a deeper understanding of your authentic self
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Replace fear & shame with self-acceptance & compassion
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Establish healthy boundaries that honor your needs and wants
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Address barriers that are keeping you from establishing healthier, deeper relationships
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Replace feelings of inadequacy with a sense of confidence and self-worth
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Explore your intersectional identities & heal the wounds of oppression and racial trauma
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Clarify your values and create more meaningful, purposeful life
My hope is that the culmination of our work will lead to a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others and with more choice and freedom in how you live your life.
Theoretical & Clinical Orientation:
My theoretical orientation is integrative and influenced by Psychodynamic, Humanistic/Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches informed by a multicultural and culturally-responsive lens. As a client-centered therapist, we will work collaboratively to set the goals for our work together. As a strength-based therapist, I help you utilize your strengths and reconnect with your intuition and inner wisdom. Utilizing an insight-oriented/psychodynamic approach, I will help you increase an awareness of how your past (personal, familial and socio-cultural) experiences have shaped your current life experience.
My clinical work has been heavily influenced by Social Justice Theory and Feminist Therapy values, and I support my clients in understanding how external social-cultural influences impact their lives: their identities, their relationships, their work, and beyond. I seek to empower my clients by exploring how dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression have shaped their lives and/or resulted in racial trauma.
Credentials
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Licensed Professional Counselor: Georgia #LPC013311
Academic Training
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M.A. in Clinical Mental Health, University of the Cumberlands and Texas Women's University
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B.A. in Anthropology, University of North Texas
Professional Service & Membership
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Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
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American Counseling Association
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Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society
Outside of Work:
Lorena is an avid music and art lover who loves watching true crime docuseries as she cuddles with her 3 fur children. On weekends she can be found eating ramen or visiting local museums.