Aviva Malek, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Aviva Malek

Focus areas

Anger Management

Depression

Stress Management

Anxiety

Domestic Violence

Work-Related Counseling

Codependency

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Aviva Malek

Hi there, I'm Aviva! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California, and I work entirely via telehealth. I have particular experience working with eating disorders, body image struggles, and the kind of burnout that shows up when you've been taking care of everyone else for too long or staying in unhealthy relationships. My focus I work with older teens and adults who are tired of managing things on their own — whether that's anxiety that won't quiet down, a complicated relationship with food and their body, burnout that's become the new normal, or relationship and family stress that keeps cycling through the same patterns. My approach My therapeutic approach is that we identify the specific patterns or thoughts that aren't working, we look at what's maintaining them, and we develop concrete strategies to shift them. I'm not a blank-slate therapist — I'll offer perspective, ask pointed questions, and give you real feedback when that's what's useful. We collaborate on solutions. My communication style My clients generally describe me as direct, warm, and someone who gets to the point without being cold about it. I'm not a blank-slate therapist — I'll offer perspective, ask pointed questions, and give you real feedback when that's what's useful. My journey to mental healthcare No one should live in their pain. My experience is how to overcome situations that used to baffle me and to show resilience. I enjoy watching the growth and change with others, so that anyone could prevail from their past to become the person that they deserve to be. My goals for you I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) as my primary frameworks, and I draw on family systems approaches when relationships are part of what we're working on. We collaborate on assignments in between sessions to achieve simple goals for better mental health.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Binge Eating

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Binge Eating

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1255655452

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What practice does Aviva Malek work with?

Aviva Malek works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Aviva Malek?

Aviva Malek frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Aviva Malek on their profile.