Jalen Malone, LSW

Jalen Malone, LSW, is a therapist at Zalfi providing online therapy to preteens, adolescents, adults, and older adults throughout Indiana. He works with individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship and family challenges, trauma, substance use concerns, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.

Jalen takes a person-centered approach to therapy that focuses on each client's strengths, experiences, and goals. Rather than simply telling clients what they should do, he works collaboratively with them to recognize their own abilities, develop greater confidence in their decisions, and identify meaningful ways to move forward.

His approach creates a supportive environment where clients can explore challenges without being defined by them. Jalen believes clients do not need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy—being ready for something to change can be enough to get started.

Jalen works with clients experiencing a variety of concerns, including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Trauma and PTSD
• Relationship concerns
• Family conflict
• Life transitions
• Substance use concerns
• Grief
• Anger management
• Spirituality

Jalen believes therapy should be centered around the individual rather than simply around a diagnosis or problem. He works collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences, recognize their strengths, and develop practical strategies for moving toward their goals.

His therapeutic approach may incorporate:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Strength-Based Therapy
• Family and Marital Therapy
• Trauma-Focused approaches

The approach used is individualized based on each client's needs, experiences, and treatment goals.

Jalen provides therapy for:

• Preteens
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Older adults
• Individuals
• Couples
• Families

Jalen can also work with clients who wish to explore spirituality or faith as part of the therapeutic process.

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
State of Indiana

Master of Social Work (MSW)
Indiana University, 2022

Jalen has been practicing in the social work field for several years and practices under clinical supervision as required for his current level of licensure.

Jalen works to create a supportive environment where clients can talk openly about what they are experiencing without feeling defined by their struggles.

Early sessions focus on understanding your concerns, experiences, relationships, and goals for therapy. From there, Jalen works collaboratively with you to recognize your strengths, develop practical skills, and identify changes that can help you move forward.