Mark Malacapay LCSW

With over a decade of experience in various school settings, I help adolescents and young adults navigate the high-pressure intersection of identity, expectations, and belonging. My work goes beyond managing stress; I help clients explore how their personal experiences are shaped by larger social realities, including race, gender, family dynamics, and the 'inherited stories' we carry. As a Filipino immigrant raised in NYC, I offer a therapeutic space rooted in cultural alignment, one where your identity in its totality is the foundation for our work together. I’m not here to "fix" you, but to partner with you in discovering your innate resilience and capacity for healing. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space that prioritizes your authentic self. I am not a traditional "blank slate" therapist; I encourage true freedom of expression and believe that laughter is just as vital to healing as the deep work.