Pavly Abdelmalek, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Pavly Abdelmalek

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Exposure Response Prevention

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family / Marital

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern

Languages spoken

Arabic, English

Getting to know Pavly Abdelmalek

Hello, my name is Pavly Abdelmalek, and I am a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT) with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. I enjoy using a variety of therapeutic approaches and tailor them according to your needs. My practice always begins with providing a comfortable, non-judgmental environment accompanied by the highest level of empathy throughout the therapeutic process. I am excited to hear your story. My approach I find that committing to one theoretical approach for the entire therapeutic process can often feel robotic and unnatural; therefore, I utilize a mixture of approaches that fit your needs. Some of the approaches I use include emotionally focused, solution-focused, dialectical behavioral, and cognitive behavioral therapy. In couples sessions, I strictly use the Gottman Method. It is important to reiterate that my approaches will vary depending on your goals and preferences. My focus I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of client populations, including elders, adults, teenagers, children, and couples. My most successful clients have been ages 20+ and couples. Although I enjoy working with children, Telehealth services can be more challenging for that population. Most of my successful clients have struggled with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adjustment issues. My communication style I bring a warm but direct approach to our sessions. I value the therapeutic relationship above all else and find that straightforward communication benefits the client’s progress. It is also important to note that I always go at your pace and respect your level of motivation throughout the therapeutic process. My journey to mental healthcare Life is hard—harder for some than others. Some people can push through, and some get stuck. I am here for both types of people. My only motive for becoming a therapist is to give back. During my toughest moments...

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

California Baptist University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1235725128

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What practice does Pavly Abdelmalek work with?

Pavly Abdelmalek works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Pavly Abdelmalek?

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