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Malaika Ward

LMSW · Michigan · Online sessions

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About Malaika Ward

I am licensed in Michigan with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Areas Malaika Ward can help with

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Malaika Ward is serving from:

Michigan

Years in practice

5 years

NPI number

  • 1104145580

License Details

MI LMSW 6801090166

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