In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
I believe people can build the lives they want to live by aligning themselves with their values, which may shift with the various seasons of life.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Somatic
Approach Description: Multimodal techniques are used as your uniqueness is not always expressed in research, especially if you are Black, Indigenous, or another person of culture/color (BIPOC), gender diverse, etc. Therapy and assessments begin with a thorough intake allowing you to share your epic story. We create a treatment plan together, and the adventure begins blending Western practice with ancestral wisdom.
Education & Credentials
Dr. Amanda Malak Clinical Psychologist
- Female
- License # 5465
- Licensed in Arizona
- PSYPACT Mobility # 11395
- Practicing Since 2015
Education: Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University in 2020, Master’s of Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University in 2018, Master’s of Social Entrepreneurship from Hult International Business School in 2012, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University in 2010
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $100-$250
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- For sliding scale inquiries please contact us via info@malakpsychology.com.
- Out of Network
- I provide a superbill for those with out-of-network (OON) benefits. Contact your insurance to see if your plan offers OON benefits.
Dr. Amanda Malak Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: Therapy appointments offered via telehealth
Via psychotherapy and assessment, I support individuals, couples, families, and organizations through the changing seasons of life. Intersectional identity shifts, intergenerational trauma, faith transitions, pregnancy/postpartum, sexual trauma, systemic oppression, multicultural couples (polyamory affirming), and families navigating members "coming out" or "letting in" with diverse political or spiritual views are a few specialty areas. Particular attunement is provided to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodiverse/autistic communities. My goal is to help communities live in alignment with their values.
Grounded in decolonizing mental health, liberation, and feminist psychologies, my practice employs multimodal approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic experiencing, emotionally focused couples therapy, Gottman, family systems, and psychoanalysis.
Empowering you to forge your unique path, I serve as a guide with an emphasis on agency and self-determination. Collaborative wellness plans allow participants to decide the depth of exploration into subjects. I ensure evidence-based, collaborative, and individualized care by incorporating peer-reviewed research and indigenous knowledge systems.