Malton R Cook, MA

About

Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TX. Works with Depression, Men's Issues and Life Transitions. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Depression
• Life Transitions
• Anger Management
• Coping Skills
• Grief
• Racial Identity
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• BrainspottingA newer trauma therapy that uses where a person looks, held at fixed points, to help reach and process distressing feelings.
• Clinical Supervision and Licensed SupervisorsNot a therapy for clients: this therapist supervises other clinicians, for example those working toward their license.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• Reality TherapyFocuses on present choices and behavior, and on meeting needs such as connection and control in responsible ways.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Depression, Men's Issues, Life Transitions, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Coping Skills, Grief, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Lyra Health, Medicaid, Medicare, Optum, Oscar Health, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Fees

Individual sessions $130; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals, Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Education

Amberton University

Years in practice

11

Education & qualifications