she/her
Erika Garibay MalanowskiLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
I work best with clients who are ready to try something new! We’ll move at your pace and draw from evidence-based practices so that therapy feels supportive and meaningful. My role isn’t to tell you how to live, but to help you understand yourself, identify what’s getting in the way, and build tools to move toward your goals. I’ll support you, challenge you when needed, and celebrate your progress along the way. I want our time together to feel collaborative, practical, and relevant to your life. My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling understood, equipped, and confident in your ability to create meaningful change.
About Erika
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Casual, Challenging, Empowering
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Immigrants, Latine Community
Years of Experience
6+
I can help you build the skills you need so that you can live a life worth living.
License number
#99293
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, English
Education
BA - Psychology (Double Minor in Communications and Human Development), University of California, Davis
MSW - Social Work, California State University Long Beach
Interests
I enjoy spending time outdoors, preferably among tall trees. Camping is my absolute favorite!
License details
Erika Garibay Malanowski,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#99293 (exp December 2026)