Dr. Michael Civin: Author, Psychologist, and Advocate for Mental Health
The field of psychology continues to evolve, and Dr. Michael Civin has spent decades contributing to its growth through clinical practice, education, and authorship. With nearly 30 years of professional experience, he has built a career focused on understanding human behavior while helping individuals navigate emotional and psychological challenges. His diverse background reflects a dedication to advancing mental health care from multiple perspectives.
Dr. Civin currently serves as a senior psychologist at Rose Hill Psychological Services, an award-winning, community-based mental health center in the Bronx, New York City. As one of the organization’s co-founders, he has helped establish a practice committed to delivering high-quality psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to the local community. Alongside his work at Rose Hill, he has maintained a private practice since 2007, serving patients in Manhattan, Astoria, and Bayville. His clinical expertise includes psychodiagnostics, adult psychology, adolescent psychology, group psychology, and professional supervision.
Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Civin has contributed to the broader psychological community as an author. He wrote Male Female Email: The Struggle for Relatedness in a Paranoid Society, a book that explores Internet psychology and the ways digital communication influences interpersonal relationships. The work examines how online interactions can either strengthen personal connections or create emotional distance, depending on how individuals engage with technology. His interest in this emerging area highlights his willingness to examine the psychological effects of changing social environments.
Dr. Civin’s accomplishments are supported by an exceptional academic background. After earning his A.B. degree with cum laude honors from Harvard College in 1968, he attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine before completing a Master of Arts at the University of Oregon. He later earned a second M.A. in Clinical Psychology, followed by a Ph.D. from the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University. In 1993, he completed a Postdoctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, further strengthening his clinical qualifications.
Today, Dr. Michael Civin continues to combine patient care, scholarly work, and professional leadership. His commitment to psychology extends beyond the therapy office, demonstrating how clinical expertise, research, and education can work together to benefit both individuals and the mental health profession.
