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Humza Malik is a psychotherapist and Founders’ Fellow at Live Oak Chicago. He holds an MA in Social Work from the University of Chicago and specializes in working with LGBTQ+ clients, those exploring cultural upbringing, and identity development. As a queer, transmasculine, neurodivergent and South Asian therapist, Humza integrates holistic practices like tarot and astrology to create a compassionate space for self-discovery.

In this episode, Humza joins Corina and Mariana for an honest conversation about the realities of being a mental health professional. He discusses navigating identity and authenticity in therapy, and the importance of showing up as a real person with clients. Humza also shares how his own healing journey shapes his approach to therapy. With humor and insight, he explores what it means to build genuine connections, trust your intuition, and create space for marginalized identities in mental health care. Tune in for a thoughtful and unfiltered discussion on breaking the mold in therapy.

For more about Humza, visit Humza Malik • Live Oak Chicago.

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Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez. Music by Brandon Acosta.