Malia Mcdermott is an empathetic Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, dedicated to the treatment of children and young adults. With a passion for using Play Therapy techniques, she recognizes that play serves as a vital language for children to communicate and heal. Malia embraces the challenges and rewards of working with kids, equipped with extensive experience addressing behavioral issues, co-parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum disorders, ADHD, addiction, violence-related issues, and LGBTQ concerns. Her approach extends to working with parents, incorporating valuable techniques from the Gottman Institute, Love and Logic, and the Incredible Years curriculum. Malia employs Structural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy models, recognizing the systemic connections among individuals. Each therapy session is a highly personal experience, tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of her clients. With a variety of modalities including couples, individuals, and family therapy, Malia strives to offer a compassionate and supportive environment for everyone she works with. Her flexible scheduling hours from Monday through Friday, including evening appointments, cater to the busy lives of her clients. Malia looks forward to fostering cooperative relationships with families and children alike on their journeys to healing. Aloha!