
Rafael Malaga
Psychologist, PsyD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
1724 20th St NW, Suite 102, Washington, DC 20009
Let's Connect (202) 999-3642

No matter how difficult your current circumstances may feel, psychotherapy can help you identify what is holding you back and help you develop the right strategies to feel connected with yourself and others. My goal in therapy is to assist you to find your own voice and to guide you to live life in your own terms.
My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, collaborative and engaged. I value the importance of exploring the past in order to identify and change those patterns that no longer serve you as they used to. I also draw from multiple theoretical orientations and techniques in order to tailor the best plan to help you accomplish your goals.
I specialize in unresolved childhood trauma, identity development, life transitions, difficulty navigating relationships, sexual identity, traumatic experiences, persistent depression and/or anxiety among others. As a Peruvian-born therapist, I enjoy working with the international community, third culture individuals and first generation Americans.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Rafael Malaga now - (202) 999-3642
Let's Connect (202) 999-3642

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $240
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (202) 999-3642

Rafael Malaga
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PSY1000799 Rafael Malaga
- In Practice for 20 Years
- Certificate from Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) Advanced Training / 2024
- Certificate from AEDP Level 2 (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) 2021
- Attended George Washington University, Doctor of Psychology
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- International Transitions
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (202) 999-3642

Rafael Malaga
Psychologist, PsyD