Meet Rima Malak
M.A.C.P., m.p.h, B.Sc., MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Hi, I’m Rima Malak, a Mental Health Therapist at Solace Psychology & Wellness. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Master of Public Health. With over 11 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, I bring a holistic perspective to mental health, recognizing the strong connection between mind, body, and overall well-being. I work with couples and individual adults, and I value a collaborative, supportive approach to therapy. Together, we work toward meaningful goals that align with your values, needs, and lives experience.
Clinical Overview
Therapy for Adults
I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and grief/loss. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs, drawing primarily from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).
Therapy for Couples
I work with couples experiencing emotional disconnection, infidelity, conflict, and communication challenges. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) integrated with the Gottman Method, I help couples strengthen emotional bonds, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of navigating conflict.
Areas of Focus
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attachment Concerns
- Boundaries & Communication
- Burnout
- Couples Counselling
- Depression
- Divorce/Separation
- Emotion Regulation
- Grief & Loss
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Sleep Concerns
- Stress Management
- Work/Life Balance
Therapeutic Modalities
Professional Trainings
- Gottman Method, Level 1, Jill and John Gottman, The Gottman Institute
- Privacy Legislation Training by BIS Safety Training
- CFT Essentials (Compassion Focused Therapy), The Association for Psychological
Therapies - Emotionally Focused Therapy Training Externship, ICEEFT
- Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills, ICEEFT
- Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT): Attachment-based
Interventions to Treat Trauma, Anxiety and Depression, Susan Johnson, EdD - Comprehensive DSM-5-TR Updates: New Diagnoses, Coding Changes & Cultural Considerations, George Haarman, PsyD, LMFT
- Mental Health Documentation & Medical Necessity: Simple, Clear Guidelines that Maintain Quality of Care and Protect Your Practice, Beth Rontal, MSW, LICSW
- Mastering Differential Diagnosis with the DSM-5-TR: A System-Based Approach, Margaret Bloom, PhD
- Differential Diagnosis Challenges: Clients with Trauma, Self-Injury, Impulsivity and Other Complex Behaviors, Margaret Bloom, PhD
- Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment & Management (SPRAM), AHS
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Academic Credentials & Professional Memberships
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), Yorkville University
- Master of Public Health, University of Toronto
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Alberta
A Bit About Me
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy creative pursuits such as designing and sewing my own clothing, as well as painting and sketching. I have a deep appreciation for art and enjoy reading and learning as ongoing sources of inspiration and growth. I also value movement and mindfulness, and I enjoy practicing yoga to stay grounded and balanced.
