Deirdre Malinske

Deirdre Malinske, MHC-LP, aims to help clients cultivate deeper wells of safety, strength, and joy through an empathetic understanding of themselves and their environments. Her focus on exploring new patterns, experiences, and meanings supports individuals in changing, coping, and thriving in the areas they desire most. Deirdre approaches her work with humility, respect, and a genuine desire to connect, viewing therapy as a supportive means to navigate the complex web of personal, social, and relational dynamics that shape lives. These dynamics, often intertwined, can be both beneficial and harmful, influenced by long-standing survival mechanisms that individuals develop to secure safety and joy. In her practice, she employs an integrative therapeutic approach that is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and identity-affirming, recognizing that clients are the true experts of their own lives and experiences. Committed to continuous learning, Deirdre expands her understanding of various identities and cultures, particularly in relation to oppression and liberation. She specializes in assisting clients in working within their current realities while fostering hope, skills, and resources for the future. Deirdre has significant experience supporting individuals who have endured trauma stemming from oppression, familial relationships, intimate partners, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ clients and families.