Silver Spring

About Malya

Malya Druskin is an experienced licensed clinical social worker skilled in individual, couples and family therapy and works to help clients manage mental health issues and life stressors. Having worked and trained in an inpatient psychiatric hospital and an outpatient mental health clinic, Malya has obtained a well-rounded knowledge in clinical mental health for over 5 years. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, self-harm/suicidal ideation, substance abuse, trauma, relationships issues, perinatal mental health and eating disorders. Malya uses multiple modalities in therapy as she believes no treatment should be one size fits all. Malya is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution focused and psychodynamic treatment approaches. She is a graduate of University of Maryland School of Social Work and specialized in clinical mental health. Malya makes it a priority to attend continuing education trainings to keep growing in her field.

Malya believes in the importance of a warm, supportive relationship to aid you in your journey towards personal growth and finding hope even in what feels like the darkest times. It can be difficult to ask for help and choosing to seek therapy services will be met with a smile, and an objective and non-judgmental approach to any struggles you bring to the room. Malya works with you to collaborate care, create personal goals for therapy in a safe and compassionate environment and ultimately make lasting life changes.