Hi, I’m Maliha

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and my purpose as a counselor is to support individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with their inner strengths. My mission is to provide a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel respected, valued, and capable of lasting change. 

My approach to counseling is solution-focused and grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on practical tools and achievable goals. I help clients challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, and draw on their strengths to navigate life’s challenges. When working with children, I integrate play therapy to support emotional expression, skill-building, and growth in a way that feels natural, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.

I know from over two years of experience in helping children, teenagers, young adults, and adults that healing happens when people feel seen, understood, and supported – not judged or rushed. Therapy is a space to make sense of our experiences and reconnect with ourselves. 

I believe therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about understanding how we learned to survive. Our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors make sense in the context of our lived experiences. I view therapy as a collaborative process – one that honors your strengths, centers your lived experience, and supports you in creating meaningful, sustainable change at your own pace. 

If you are ready, I invite you into a therapeutic space that is rooted in safety, curiosity, and compassion. You do not need to have the right words or know where to start – we move at your pace. My hope is to help you feel seen and supported as we work toward greater clarity, resilience, and ease. Please reach and schedule a free consultation today!

Licensed Professional Counselor, License #94051

Areas of focus

I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults who are experiencing emotional, behavioral or relational concerns and are open to collaboration in therapy.

How I got here

When I was younger, there were no mental health professionals who looked the way I did. I grew up anxious and wanting to talk to somebody from my culture and background that could understand what I was going through without any judgement. That is the type of therapist I have become for others. 

Qualifications and Logistics

Licensure

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    (License #94051)

Special Training

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy trained 

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy trained 

Education

  • University of Houston: Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies 

  • University of St. Thomas: Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 


Insurance

  • Aetna

  • Cigna

    *I am able to take Insurance under my On-Site Supervisor- Melody Celeste Osborne

Rates

  • $175- Individual Session- 55 minutes

  • $50- Parent Check in Session- 30 minutes*

    *All Minors must have a parent check in session every 4 sessions

Availability

  • I offer In-Person and Virtual Sessions in Champions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays.

Off the Clock

I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, watching lots of movies, and making Legos. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Wherever life has taken you, Hope is still within reach.

Restoring Hope Counseling is here to walk alongside children, teens, adults, and families in Houston, TX on the journey toward healing and wholeness.