Malisa Komolthiti, LMFT
Therapist who helps reshape life stories
Details
| Name | Malisa Komolthiti |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Indiana |
| Licensed in | Indiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Thai |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Malisa
Malisa Komolthiti is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana. She focuses on creating a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBT issues. She uses a narrative-informed stance to help clients tell and reshape the stories that affect their daily lives.
Her approach is collaborative and direct. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most, then shaping goals together.
Background and approach
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy underpins her work, so sessions emphasize the client's perspective and pacing. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques are used when relationships and attachment concerns are part of the story.
These methods are adapted to each person's needs and circumstances. Malisa has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including issues tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image, chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, and commitment worries. She also addresses personality-related patterns and mood regulation challenges.
She offers sessions in English and Thai and provides several online formats to fit different schedules. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Malisa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Malisa among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Malisa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Malisa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and ACT work online
Malisa blends narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice the stories they live by and choose actions that match their values. Narrative work looks at how personal stories shape feelings and behavior, while ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and committing to small, value-driven steps. Both approaches can help with anxiety, stress, addiction-related patterns, and relationship strains.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person's experience. That approach means the therapist follows the client's pace, reflects what matters most, and adjusts interventions to fit the client's goals. Choosing the right mix of methods is a team effort, and the therapist will help clients try out approaches and pick what feels most useful for them.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat or text works well for shorter check-ins, ongoing support, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, LGBT concerns, and relationship issues. Additional areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image, chronic illness, codependency, and communication problems.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The work is collaborative and narrative-informed, emphasizing the client's story and choices. Sessions also draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when useful.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns and life situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Indiana and practices there while offering online session formats.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Thai. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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