Hello! My name is Malyna [muh-lee-nuh] Kettavong, LCSW and I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Norwich, CT. I hold a Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Smith College. I have clinical experience in a wide variety of settings including research, school, hospital intensive outpatient program and community mental health.
As a clinical social worker, I adopt a person-in-environment perspective, meaning I take into account the biological, psychological, social and environmental aspects of an individual's, couple's, or family's experience. I am also committed to integrating social justice issues into my clinical work, whether it be exploring with clients how systematic oppression impacts mental health or empowering clients to be their own advocates.
I often times utilize psychodynamic theories to increase my understanding of client - that is I consider how early childhood experiences influence social functioning and personality. Meanwhile in sessions, I utilize researched and proven effective evidence-based practices to impact actual changes within clients.
The relationships I have with my clients are ultimately the most important to me, therefore I strive to create connections with my clients that are strong, honest, collaborative, and affirming.
I look forward to working with you. Let's get started!
PSYCHODYNAMIC ORIENTATION
- Ego Psychology
- Object Relations / Attachment
- Self Psychology
evidence-based practices
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(state-credentialed December 2015) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(Basic Training completed March 2017) - Motivational Interviewing
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
- Seeking Safety
- Trauma Empowerment and Recovery Model
publications
Tsui, J.I., Herman, D.S., Kettavong, M., Anderson, B.J., & Stein, M.D. (2011). Escitalopram is associated with reductions in pain severity and pain interference in opioid dependent patients with depressive symptoms. Pain (152)11, 2640-2644.
Tsui, J.I., Herman, D.S., Kettavong, M., Anderson, B.J., & Stein, M.D. (2011). Chronic pain and hepatitis C virus infection in opioid dependent injection drug users. Journal of Addictive Diseases (30)2, 91-97.
Tsui, J.I., Herman, D.S., Kettavong, M., Alford, D., Anderson, B.J., & Stein, M.D. (2010). Physician introduction to opioids for pain among patients with opioid dependence and depressive symptoms. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (39)4, 378-383.
Stein, M.D., Herman, D.S., Kettavong, M., Cioe, P.A., Friedmann, P.D., Tellioglu, T., & Anderson, B.J. (2010). Antidepressant treatment does not improve buprenorphine retention among opioid-dependent persons. Journal of Substance Abuse Treament (39)2, 157-166.