Aurora Mala, Therapist

Aurora Mala, LPC, SAC-IT, helps adults across Wisconsin build practical skills to manage anxiety, navigate ADHD, and regain a sense of stability and purpose. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults and seniors, offering support that is both compassionate and grounded in evidence-based care. Her approach is tailored to each person, helping clients move through life transitions, emotional challenges, and mental health concerns with clarity and confidence. Aurora treats anxiety, ADHD, and substance use concerns, while also addressing areas such as depression, trauma, and life transitions. She integrates proven interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts, regulate emotions, and develop healthier patterns. She has experience supporting diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and military veterans, and offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of needs. She is passionate about working with individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, helping them transition back into daily life with stability and ongoing support. Aurora understands the vulnerability of this period and focuses on relapse prevention, emotional grounding, and rebuilding routines that promote long-term wellness and independence. Aurora’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. She creates a space where clients feel heard and respected while also being gently challenged to grow. Her work emphasizes resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable coping strategies that extend beyond the therapy room. Outside of her clinical work, Aurora enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and connecting with nature. She is an animal lover and shares her home with her two cats, Yoshi and Kaya. She also values quiet evenings spent reading or watching movies.