Maliha “Milli” Azeem, MFT Trainee

Santa Clarita Therapy and Burbank Therapy - Creating Space for Growth 

• Do you notice old emotional reactions showing up even when you want to respond differently?
• Are anxiety, stress, or low mood interfering with your daily life, relationships, or sense of balance?
• Are you navigating academic pressure, life transitions, or emotional challenges and unsure how to move forward?
• Do you feel ready to develop practical tools while also understanding the deeper roots of what you’re experiencing?
• Are you looking for a therapist who meets you where you are and helps you build meaningful, sustainable change?
• Are you longing to understand yourself more deeply so you can relate with greater ease and authenticity?

If any of these questions resonate, you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy can be a place where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

My Therapeutic Approach

My approach to Santa Clarita therapy and Burbank Therapy emphasizes empowerment, accessibility, and evidence-based care. I strive to meet clients where they are, recognizing that each individual’s story, strengths, and challenges are unique. My work is guided by a deep commitment to creating client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive spaces where individuals feel safe to explore their experiences and develop skills that support meaningful, lasting progress. I believe therapy is most effective when you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in shaping your own healing process.

I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping skills
• Solution-Focused Therapy to identify strengths, goals, and achievable steps forward 
• Narrative Therapy to help clients re-author their stories and reconnect with a sense of agency 
• Attachment-based approaches to explore relational patterns and build healthier connections

Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model, I work collaboratively with clients to craft a therapeutic approach that aligns with their goals, cultural context, and lived experience. Therapy with me is structured yet flexible—focused on both understanding root concerns and developing tools that support day-to-day functioning.

Supporting Students, Families, and Individuals

In my school-based work, I provide targeted instructional services to high school students navigating challenges with emotional regulation, academic pressure, learning differences, and social stressors. I am especially mindful of how mental health, identity development, and educational environments intersect during adolescence.

Across all settings, I aim to foster self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence, helping clients feel better equipped to handle stressors both inside and outside the therapy room.

A Collaborative and Compassionate Space

At the heart of my work is a belief that healing happens in relationships—when clients feel supported, respected, and encouraged to take ownership of their growth. I am passionate about creating spaces that are nonjudgmental, inclusive, and affirming, where individuals can explore difficult emotions while also recognizing their strengths and capacity for change.

As I continue working toward licensure, I am eager to grow within a collaborative clinical environment that values strong supervision, teamwork, and ongoing learning. I bring curiosity, humility, and dedication to my work, and I am deeply committed to providing thoughtful, ethical, and compassionate care.

Diverse Clinical Background

I am a Clinical Psychology graduate student at Pepperdine University, currently training on the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) track. I bring over four years of clinical experience supporting adults, adolescents, and children across diverse mental health settings, both internationally and within the United States.

Prior to my graduate training in the United States, I worked as a licensed Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) in the United Kingdom, providing both in-person and remote Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and related mental health concerns. This role strengthened my skills in assessment, risk management, brief structured treatment, and outcome-focused care.In addition to my work in the UK, my clinical experience includes:

• School-based counseling, supporting emotional regulation, academic stress, and interpersonal challenges 
• Designated Instructional Services (DIS) and School-Based Counseling (SBC) with high school students 
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) settings 
• Virtual reality–based social-emotional learning programs 
• Crisis intervention and psychoeducational content creation

These experiences have allowed me to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and families, and to adapt therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client and environment.

Healing starts with one brave step. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out and schedule a Santa Clarita Therapy or Burbank Therapy appointment—support is here when you’re ready.