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Malia Holbeck

Malia Holbeck

LCSW, CSW-PIP

South Dakota

Collaborative, strength-based care for real-life struggles

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, CSW-PIP
License
CSW-PIP, South Dakota / 4939; LCSW, Arizona / 21867
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
South Dakota

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    • Motivational support
    • Practical tools
    • Strengths focused

    About Malia

    Malia Holbeck is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, career strain, and major life changes. She uses a straightforward, respectful style that centers the person seeking help. Malia affirms a client's strengths and supports small steps forward rather than one-size-fits-all fixes.

    Her approach starts by listening to the client's priorities and building goals together. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels stuck, and uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s pace and perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way of daily life.

    Malia has worked across many settings over nearly two decades. That breadth has shaped a practical focus - helping people find workable strategies for day-to-day problems. She often helps clients with smoking or vaping cessation, substance use concerns, and coping with chronic pain or long-term illness.

    She also supports people dealing with money stress, seasonal mood shifts, workplace difficulties, compassion fatigue, and the slow erosion of self-worth. Sessions aim to translate insight into manageable actions that fit each person’s life.

    Malia holds LCSW and CSW-PIP credentials and practices in South Dakota. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

  2. How Malia’s approaches work in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on the client’s own reasons for change and uses gentle questions to build commitment. It can be useful for people working on addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, or any goal where motivation has stalled.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens and follows the client’s lead, which helps when someone needs time to sort through feelings about work, illness, or life transitions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.

    Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats aren’t specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week by reducing travel time and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session formats and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire so sessions can be planned to suit everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Compassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionMoney and financial issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    South Dakota, Arizona

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Malia commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions, plus work-related strain and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing listening first and working together on small, practical steps.

    What kind of background and experience does she have?

    She brings 18 years of professional experience across multiple care settings, which informs a practical, solution-focused approach.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    Malia holds LCSW and CSW-PIP credentials and practices in South Dakota.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can I work with her from another country?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start therapy with Malia?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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