EXPERT
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist | Clinical
LGBTQ+ individuals from conservative families struggle to live their truth. Immigrant families navigate cultural clashes. Gender-affirming care using the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care (WPATH-SOC) is imperative. Partners from different cultural backgrounds may want support to understand family dynamics and planning. Navigating the root causes of depression, anxiety, and trauma is essential to healing and prevention. Psychological assessments can inform therapy and be used for workman’s compensation, pre-employment, and fitness-for-duty, especially among police and public safety personnel. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Malak provides individual and couples therapy utilizing evidence-based, integrated care by collaborating with other providers and supports. Dr. Malak is particularly attuned to supporting multicultural couples, faith transitions, sexual concerns, and trauma. She also conducts psychological assessments. Searching for help is a huge step to building a support system, so Dr. Malak wants to commend you for prioritizing your mental health today. Please schedule a telehealth intake by clicking "Request Appointment" at malakpsychology.com. Dr. Malak looks forward to serving you as you heal through your own life experiences and that of your ancestors. Dr. Malak conducts services in English, although she has elementary conversational skills in Spanish and Egyptian Arabic as well.
5 years
Experience
Dr. Amanda Malak
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Midwestern University
- Accepting new patients
ABC Model
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for many mental health concerns. While meeting with a therapist can help you delve deep into how to integrate...
Can a psychologist help with obesity?
An eating disorder specialist can help people whose obesity is caused by binge eating disorder. Such specialists can be psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, READ MORE
An eating disorder specialist can help people whose obesity is caused by binge eating disorder. Such specialists can be psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, and other licensed mental health professionals. For people who want to undergo bariatric surgery, they are usually also required to undergo a psychological evaluation before being cleared for it. In most states, only licensed psychologists can complete such testing.
Will antidepressants stop my panic attacks?
I am a psychologist without prescription privileges, which means I do not prescribe medications to patients. Some people with panic attacks take medications to assist which are READ MORE
I am a psychologist without prescription privileges, which means I do not prescribe medications to patients. Some people with panic attacks take medications to assist which are oftentimes anxiolytics or antidepressants. However, treatment is oftentimes best treated with psychotherapy and medications as medications alone tend to mask the issue, and the panic attacks tend to return when medications are discontinued.
Can CBT help with obesity?
CBT can help with many mental illnesses, including binge eating disorder which sometimes leads to obesity. Obesity can be caused by other factors too though like genetics, lack READ MORE
CBT can help with many mental illnesses, including binge eating disorder which sometimes leads to obesity. Obesity can be caused by other factors too though like genetics, lack of access to nutrition-rich foods, lack of access to exercise facilities or safe spaces to exercise outdoors, etc. Other psychological treatment modalities can also be helpful usually requiring coordination between a therapist and a dietician to support the patient's goals to restore weight if that is needed.
What does a psychiatrist do for anxiety?
Psychiatrists usually prescribe medications, so they may prescribe a medication to treat your anxiety. There are some psychiatrists who still do psychotherapy as well, although READ MORE
Psychiatrists usually prescribe medications, so they may prescribe a medication to treat your anxiety. There are some psychiatrists who still do psychotherapy as well, although this is rather rare in today's world with psychologists, licensed counselors, social workers, and other mental health professionals doing psychotherapy today. Evidence indicates psychotherapy and psychotropic medications combined tend to lead to the fastest decrease in anxiety symptoms, although some people prefer or can only access one treatment or the other. Any treatment is usually better than none, so that choice depends on availability, fitness of medication management depending on each patient's biology, and individual preferences for each patient.
Does exercise help with anxiety?
Yes, although with balance managing with other anger processing techniques like mindfulness skills, journaling, and more.
