Erica Malaka

Erica Malaka

PsyD, CBT-I, Insomnia Specialist

Specialities: Insomnia, Anxiety, Veterans, Trauma and PTSD, Substance abuse

Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Solution-focused

Dr. Erica is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating a wide range of psychological concerns and clinical diagnoses. Her background encompasses broad experience across diverse settings and populations, including individual and group therapy, acute hospital care, older adult services, residential treatment, education, veterans affairs, and research. She has also completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based approach for treating sleep disorders. Dr. Erica matches the most effective approaches and techniques to meet each client's unique needs, with an emphasis on restoring a sense of authentic well-being and enhancing quality of life.

Education

Doctor of Psychology, Alliant International University

Location

Columbia, Maryland

Virginia License

0810009170

NPI

1104940196

Accepts the following insurance

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare, Sentara / Optima Health, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network