she/her

Miriam Rizk

PsyD

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Authentic, Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Veterans, Immigrants

Years of Experience

1+

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My passion aligns with and is specialized towards individuals who are diagnosed with chronic illnesses or have health concerns.

License number

#34846

Therapy style

I have experience working with many modalities. I am a health psychologist and completed my practicum, internship, and postdoctoral training in primary care psychology/health settings. I also have training and work experience as an oncology psychologist working with initial diagnosis, navigating chemotherapy, and fear of recurrence. My passion aligns with and is specialized towards individuals who are diagnosed with chronic illnesses, have health concerns, and/or receive life-altering diagnoses.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused

Education

PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Loma Linda University

Interests

I love dogs, the gym, and reading.