Dr. Mala Murlidhar (PhD) (PhD)

I’ve been seeing Dr. Mala for about 5 months now, and I can confidently say that she has been a turning point in my life. Therapy was something I had always considered but struggled to commit to after a bad experience with a previous therapist while seeking help for depression. For a long time, I felt lost and hesitant to try again. However, finding Dr. Mala in my mid-20s felt like the guidance I truly needed.

I am 40 years old female and for the past14 years, I was struggling with psychological issues that were vaguely put under the umbrella of depression. I had visited many psychologists but I had never received any detailed information about my problems and I never felt understood. It was a coincidence that I came to know about Dr. Mala Murlidhar. I took the appointment and from the very first session, I felt that I am in good hands. She quickly understood my language and summarized it exactly I way I used to feel. She crafts her words very positively. I found her very professional. And the best part was that my session didn’t end on any sympathetic note. I decided to continue with the therapy and it proved to be the right decision.

Dr. Mala was extremely patient while listening to our problems, the sessions we had with her were mostly focused on my partner. But on one of the days, I was feeling extremely confused on a possible path forward. So, I hi-jacked my partner's session to talk to her about my own problems.

I went to Dr. Mala because of panic attacks and anxiety. She is patient and let's you speak your mind without any judgement. I felt immediately at ease to discuss things I haven't spoken to anyone before. She identified that I have background of sexual abuse and parental neglect. She helped me process these things by making me understand my emotions that stem from childhood experiences. It took some effort. She gave homework that needed ,e to be mindful of my emotions, triggers and reactions. Honestly, it was tough sometimes to stick to it because it brought up very bad memories and emotions that were difficult to process. Yet, she guided ,e through them step by step till I realized the how and why of things. Most days may be difficult to do things she suggests & I almost felt like quitting. But persevered through it for good results. It's not an instant solve. Everyday you need to work on yourself little by little. It took me months to see progress but she always helps and is a unbiased listener. Not rushing me or the process even if I was impatient. I'm on a correctional route and still going to her for therapy. I would 11/10 recommend her. I've been to many other experts to hear devastating judgement and solutions that hampered my self confidence but Dr. Mala is impartial and approachable.