PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

MG Portrait of Mallory Gakpo
Online therapist

Mallory Gakpo

Practical support for stress and addiction recovery

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Mallory

Mallory Gakpo is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Indiana. She focuses on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and ADHD. Mallory aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for people who are unsure where to begin.

Mallory keeps sessions conversational and straightforward. She encourages clients to speak openly about what feels hard and listens without judgment.

Background and approach

Together, she and the client identify small, practical steps to reduce distress and build coping skills. Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She tailors tools and pacing to match a person’s needs and comfort level.

The work often includes learning new ways to handle stress, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing skills between sessions. Mallory talks from lived experience as well as clinical training. She says that personal struggles have shaped her compassion and understanding.

That perspective informs a calm, patient style that supports steady progress. Therapy with Mallory typically moves at a person’s own pace. She focuses on clear goals and practical strategies that fit everyday life.

The intent is to help people feel more in control and more able to make changes that matter to them.

Evidence-based approaches offered online

Many clients benefit from practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on change and coping. Cognitive approaches help people spot and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and depression, and replace them with more balanced ways of seeing problems. Behavioral strategies focus on building routines and small actions that reduce urges and improve mood, which can be especially useful when coping with addictions and low motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there, she tailors techniques and adjusts pace so the work fits the person’s life and comfort level.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to add flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home. They also allow follow-up and skill practice between live conversations so progress can continue outside of sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mallory address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, family matters, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and straightforward, focused on listening and practical steps. The style emphasizes small, doable changes and skill practice between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
Mallory has seven years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCSW with registration number IN LCSW 34010019A and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mallory?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Experience
7 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Mallory

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point