Malia is passionate about assisting individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic suicidality & non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. She contributes lives experience of healing and recovery through DBT. Malia is an active participant of DBT Columbia consultation team and cofacilitates adult skills group. As a peer support, Malia assists clients navigate community behavioral health reserves so as to develop self-empowerment towards building a life worth living.