Malinda Isaacs Ph.D.

Malinda Isaacs, Ph.D., is a devoted Counseling Psychologist providing psychotherapy services in both Kentucky and Florida. Her unwavering passion for community well-being is evident not only through her clinical and research efforts, but also through her volunteer work with local non-profit organizations dedicated to mental health services and child development. Over the course of her career, Dr. Isaacs has worked as a college counselor, staff psychologist at a state psychiatric hospital, a Voluntary Assistant Professor, Director of psychological services and outreach programs, and as an owner of a private practice named “2eCenter.”

Dr. Isaacs specifically focused on outreach prevention services for substance abuse and eating disorders and conducting diagnostic assessments to inform effective treatment strategies. Her expertise extends to administering clinical assessments for bariatric surgery, civil competency, guardianship, dementia, learning disabilities, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She especially values collaboration, working with multi-disciplinary providers, institutions, and community organizations to foster systemic changes for positive mental health. Her commitment to education inspired her roles as a supervisor and instructor for doctoral psychology students and early career psychologists in university and clinical settings. She has completed specialized training as a Co-Facilitator for a Parent Support group of gifted children with SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted), in Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, Crisis Response, Interpersonal Group Therapy, and as a Certificated Instructor for a science-based curriculum for the prevention of substance abuse. In addition to Dr. Isaacs' clinical work, she has presented internationally on topics related to women’s mental health and development.

After the sudden death of her youngest child in 2020, her research interests shifted to complicated parental grief and trauma, reflecting her resilience and commitment to addressing profound life challenges with empathy and expertise. In collaboration with her family, Dr. Isaacs actively worked to restore hope in the wake of her son's death. Advocating with Florida legislators for “Ethan’s Law,” creating a memorial rock and mineral garden at Ethan’s school, developing a memorial fund for boating safety, and releasing an impact video with local marine patrol to educate the public about boating safety were meaningful steps along her healing journey.