Dr.
Sarah Rizvi is a licensed clinical psychologist and earned her doctorate from
Palo Alto University, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. Much of her
clinical training has focused on group facilitation and she has developed groups
in various health settings, including the Palo Alto VA and San Mateo Medical
Center. Dr. Rizvi specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and has extensive
experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the treatment of depression,
anxiety and psychological issues related to chronic health problems and chronic
pain. Dr. Rizvi has joined Feinberg Medical Group to further utilize her skills
in group psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy and looks forward to
working with their dynamic multidisciplinary team.
Her
doctoral dissertation and research has focused primarily on the help seeking
attitudes of various cultures and Dr. Rizvi integrates multicultural issues
into her case conceptualization. Utilizing a patient centered approach, Dr.
Rizvi empowers patients and helps them understand their own strengths to
improve coping. While offering patients compassion and empathy, she helps
patients focus on goals and move forward in treatment.
Also,
Dr. Rizvi is an active member of the Santa Clara County Psychological
Association and holds the position of co-chair for the Diversity Committee and
the Early Career Psychologist Task Force. She is committed to serving the
psychological needs of her community and strives to lead other professionals in
providing culturally competent resources and intervention, as well as mentor
early career psychologists.
Dr. Rizvi works with the patients in
the FMG Functional Restoration Program and is also accepting new patients for
individual therapy. Please call our office at (650) 223- 6400 to schedule an
appointment.
