Mallory Gakpo , LCSW

Mallory Gakpo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with seven years of professional experience. She brings focused expertise in working with people facing stress and anxiety, substance use and addictions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, depression, and broader life dissatisfaction. Mallory aims to help clients build practical tools for coping, improve communication in relationships, and navigate difficult transitions.

Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She collaborates with each person to identify goals and to develop strategies that match their values and day-to-day realities. Mallory emphasizes empowerment - helping people reclaim a sense of agency as they move toward more meaningful and manageable lives.

As someone with her own history of trauma and personal mental health struggles, she understands the discomfort and courage that come with change. That lived perspective informs her work and helps her relate to the complexities of recovery and healing. Mallory offers steady support and practical guidance for those ready to take steps toward lasting change.

Evidence-based approaches and online care with Mallory Gakpo

Mallory uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on real-world coping and measurable progress. Skills-based approaches teach strategies for managing anxious thoughts, regulating emotions, and improving daily functioning - useful for anxiety, depression, and attention-related challenges. Addiction-focused strategies emphasize motivation, relapse prevention, and building alternative coping skills to support recovery from substance use.

She also incorporates trauma-informed principles that prioritize pacing and safety, and that help people process painful experiences while minimizing overwhelm. These approaches aim to reduce symptoms and increase resilience through steady, collaborative work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mallory works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and sustainable for the client. This shared process helps tailor care to individual needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain consistency during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a distance while working toward meaningful change.