Mark Purcell, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Biography
Mark's experience ranges from providing psychotherapy to youth to developing treatment programs and teaching professionals and graduate students. His private practice offices are in San Carlos & Pleasanton. Mark specializes in Mindfulness, Attachment and CBT/DBT therapeutic approaches. He co-authored, Mindfulness for Teen Anger which integrates these interests into a self-help workbook for adolescents.
Education
California Institute of Integral Studies
PsyD, Clinical Psychology (2006)
Harvard University
MEd, Risk & Prevention (1994)
Fordham University
BS, Psychology (1992)
Training
Kaiser Permanente
Addiction Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry
Post-doctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology
South San Francisco (2006-2007)
Children’s Hospital Oakland
Behavioral Pediatrics
Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology
Oakland, CA (2005-2006)
Community Health Awareness Council
Clinical Psychology Practicum
Mountain View, CA (2004-2005)
Judge Baker Children's Center
Harvard Medical School
Harvard University Risk & Prevention Practicum
Boston, MA (1993-1994)
Unitas Therapeutic Community
Fordham University Psychology Honors Internship Placement
Bronx, NY (1990-1992)
Experience
John F. Kennedy University
Associate Professor - Counseling Psychology Graduate (MFT) Program (2014 - Present)
Psychotherapy Private Practice
Licensed Psychologist
San Jose & Pleasanton, CA (2007 - present)
California Institute of Integral Studies
Adjunct Professor - MFT Program
Community Mental Health (2007 - 2015)
Holy Names University
Adjunct Professor - MFT Program
Trauma Specialization (2009 - 2015)
The Wright Institute
Adjunct Professor - MFT Program (2009 - 2015)
SRA International
Scientific Review Officer - Peer Review and Scientific Management (2004 - present)
Parents Place
Child Psychologist (2011 - 2013)
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Clinical Coordinator - Full Service Partnership Program (2007 - 2011)
City College of San Francisco
Faculty - Foster Care Staff Training (2008 - 2010)
Glide Memorial Services
Clinical Supervisor - Supportive Housing Complex (2000 - 2001)
University of California at Berkeley
Training Specialist - School of Social Welfare, CALSWEC (1998 - 2000)
Buffalo State College
Training Specialist - Center for Development of Human Services (1996 - 1998)
Queensborough Community College
Program Director - Liberty Partnership Program (1994 - 1995)
University of Maryland
Intensive Case Manager - The Choice Program (1992 - 1993)
Mark@Drmarkpurcell.com
Ph 650.421.6518
1139 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070
1811 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94566