Michael Schwartz Psychologist Ph.D.

Dr. Schwartz has been a licensed psychologist in the State of New Jersey for over 15 years. A native New Yorker, he graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and went on to do his undergraduate studies at New York University. He received his Master's Degree in Clinical Health Psychology from Connecticut College in 1988, receiving the award for Outstanding Graduate Student. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Delaware in 1993, during which time he gained extensive experience in both teaching and clinical research. He received specialized training in medical and rehabilitation psychology through his internship at Temple University Hospital, and then postdoctoral training at the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation in southern New Jersey. Dr. Schwartz remained at the Bacharach Institute for seven years, serving as Associate Director of Psychology and Postdoctoral Training Coordinator. He also served on the staff of Atlantic City Medical Center, where he provided neuropsychological consultation to trauma and acute care inpatients. Dr. Schwartz has worked extensively in private practice for over 15 years, and has a broad range of experience working with anxiety and mood disorders, marital and family conflict, sexual dysfunction, personality disorders, and issues related to coping with stress and chronic disease. Dr. Schwartz has also been active with teaching and workshop presentation projects. Dr. Schwartz is highly skilled in cognitive-behavioral methods of psychotherapy but he employs a wide range of therapeutic interventions designed to specifically meet the demands of the individual patient. Dr. Schwartz provides a caring and empathic atmosphere for his patients, and collaborates with them in a joint process of growth and problem-solving.