Miriam Rizk
Psychologist
My passion aligns with and is specialized towards individuals who are diagnosed with chronic illnesses or have health concerns. I'm a therapist with Octa
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.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Physical Stress
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Sleep Concerns
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Anthem – California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – California
- Blue Shield of California – California
- Cigna – California
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
Active, California