MArk Sullivan, Phd
Mark
is a fully licensed psychologist who has been providing psychological services to the Washtenaw and
Livingston County areas since 1984. His current practice
includes treatment and evaluation of children, adolescents,
adults, couples, and families.
Specific areas of expertise include the evaluation and treatment of individuals suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anger problems, anxiety disorders, depression, learning disabilities, and marital discord. He also specializes in psychological screening for individuals seeking bariatric surgery.
Mark consults with a number of local physicians, educators, and attorneys. He is comfortable working collegially with other professionals, when appropriate, to ensure the welfare of the client. He currently serves as a clinical supervisor for a number of mental health professionals.
Therapeutic Approach
Mark undertakes an eclectic approach to the treatment of any given individual, depending on the nature of the problem and the specific characteristics of the problem and the specific characteristics of the client. Therapeutic elements of Cognitive-Behavioral , Existential, Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Systems Theories are frequently utilized.
For example, clients struggling with anger problems or depression may respond more effectively to cognitive-behavioral approaches, while a couple in marital distress may benefit from an approach focusing on communication and joint problem-solving skills. Similarly, a client suffering from an anxiety disorder may benefit from a combination of behavioral and relaxation techniques. The treatment of an ADHD youngster is likely to involve a multi-pronged approach involving consultation with school personnel, parents, and/or physicians, as well as individual work with the youngster focusing on improving impulse control and/or organizational skills.
Mark views therapy as a collaborative process between the client and therapist, where mutual goals are defined and strategies for achieving such goals jointly discussed. In this model, both the client and the therapist play an active role in the process of therapy.
Educational Background
Hanover College, Hanover Indiana, BA 1978
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, PhD 1984
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Clinical Internship 1983-84
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