Malyka Paulo Verified Provider

Malyka Paulo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate based in Aurora, Colorado. She offers sessions for individuals, couples and families both online and in-person through Joy Life Counseling. She accepts several insurance plans, including CHIP and Medicaid and can provide superbills for out-of-network clients to help with reimbursement.

Education & Background

Malyka has been in practice for over 3 years, following a Master’s in counseling at the University of Colorado Denver. She has since become certified with Postpartum Support International and holds a membership with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum issues, as well as relationship issues and anxiety. Her other areas of interest include interracial and intercultural couples, blended families, racial trauma and life transitions.

A Systemic Lens & Integrated Approach

Malyka uses a systemic lens to help clients understand the impact of larger social systems on their lives and situations. She favors an integrative approach, bringing in elements of the Gottman Method, solution focused and client centered methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. She also likes to explore attachments and how they impact individuals and their relationships.