Meet Your Physician, Wasib Malik MD
A trusted guide in both mind and medicine
Psychiatrist. Therapist. Partner in your healing journey.
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Credentials That Matter
Dr. Wasib Malik brings strong academic experience and compassionate leadership to his clinical work.
Leadership Experience: Chief Resident, Liaison to Hospital Administration, Resident Wellness & Curriculum Committee Member
Academic/Teaching Involvement: AADPRT National Presenter, APA General Session Attendee, Multiple Teaching Lectures to Medical Students and Residents
Education: Hackensack School of Medicine
Professional Focus: Psychiatric Education and Mentorship
How I Approach Mental Health
I don’t just prescribe—we collaborate. My approach is about understanding the full picture: your biology, your environment, and your patterns of thought and behavior. Using a mix of medication management, integrative therapy approaches, and open dialogue, we’ll work together to help you move through life with more stability, agency, and clarity
Sessions aren't just check-ins, they are active, collaborative conversations. You'll have space to be heard, but also be challanged in ways that promote growth. We'll draw from practical, skill-based methods to help you manage emotions, improve communication, and make real, everyday changes - not just gain insight.
Your treatment is shaped by your goals, your values, and your pace. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care — I tailor strategies, including therapy tools, medication options, and lifestyle support, to match your unique experience. You’ll leave with more than insight — you’ll leave with a clear, applicable plan.
Dr. Malik combines clinical expertise with real human connection. I trust him completely with my care, and for the first time in years, I feel hopeful and grounded.
Dr. Malik is incredibly knowledgeable—he explained my medications in a way I could understand and always made sure I felt comfortable with each step of my treatment.
Dr. Malik is incredibly knowledgeable—he explained my medications in a way I could understand and always made sure I felt comfortable with each step of my treatment.
A Thought They Often Share
Emotional pain is real pain. Learning to understand it — not avoid it — is often the beginning of real change.
Credentials That Matter
Learn what keeps Dr. Wasib Malik grounded and inspired
Pickleball
Quick hands, good rallies, and lots of laughter. A perfect mix of movement and mindfulness.
History + Travel
Fascinated by how people lived, thought, and healed across time and cultures. Traveling fuels my curiosity and brings fresh perspective to the present.
Community
Passionate about mentorship with programs that support and destigmatize mental health.
Meet Our Experts
Clinical Thoughts & Research
Psychosis in Kids
TEOSS shows pediatric antipsychotic choice must balance symptom relief with long-term metabolic safety.
Antidepressants in Bipolar Disorder
In bipolar depression, antidepressants may not help — mood stabilizers alone often work best.
Pharmacotherapy in Bipolar Disorder
Lithium outperformed valproate in preventing relapse in bipolar I — simple often means stronger.
Exposure & Response Prevention: The OCD Therapy That Outshines Medication
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (January 2005) pitted Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) against clomipramine (a tricyclic antidepressant) and the two in combination.
