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Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.

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Dr. Mark Dombeck is a trauma-informed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in adult neurodiversity, couples therapy, and trauma and dissociation. As a medical writer on the Editorial Team at MentalHealth.com, he has written about health policy and advocacy, sexuality, relationships, emotional challenges, and more.

Education

UC San Diego
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology
1989 - 1995

University at Albany
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology
1985 - 1989

References

Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Private Practice Website.

Notable Contributions

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Why do I black out after just a few drinks?

Jun 24th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

How can I encourage my husband to take more responsibility?

Jun 23rd 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

How do I cope after losing both parents and battling PTSD?

Jun 23rd 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

How do you help a parent with mental illness?

Jun 23rd 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Is my low stress tolerance a sign of mental illness?

Jun 20th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

How do I stop needing so much attention?

Jun 20th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Is my wife’s counting a sign of a disorder?

Jun 20th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Why has grief made me numb?

Jun 19th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Can I contact my mothers doctor?

Jun 19th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Can a psychologist tell his patient that he is attracted to her?

Jun 19th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

What is my bathroom-related phobia called?

Jun 18th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Are bipolar sufferers abusive?

Jun 18th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

How do I help a bipolar friend who has lost touch with reality?

Jun 10th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Family History and the Risk of Addiction

May 26th 2025
Est. 11 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Morgan Blair

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Using Amphetamines for ADHD Treatment

May 17th 2025
Est. 8 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Morgan Blair

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Can My Partner Stop Watching Porn?

Apr 19th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Does a therapist have to report self-injury as suicidal?

Mar 14th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

What Are Some Coping Skills for Paranoia?

Jan 22nd 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

What Is Your Theoretical Perspective?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

What Treatments Are Available After You’ve Tried The Medicines Of Last Resort?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Why Can’t I Get Gross Images Out Of My Head?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

What Is The Point Of Life?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

What Is Neuroticism?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

What Is A ‘Complex’?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Was I Sexually Abused?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Unexpressive Partner

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Transvestic Fetishism?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Therapist Rights To Contact Employer

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Terrified I’ll Do Something Sexually Inappropriate

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Stalking: Learn How To Protect Yourself & Regain Control

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Solve Your Problems Quickly: 4 Ways To Identify & Fix Them

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Security Clearance And Depression

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Everyone Has A Personality

May 31st 2024
Est. 13 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Alcohol And Substance Abuse Treatment Overview

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Suspended From College For Expressing Suicidal Ideation (a Reaction To An NPR Radio Story)

Dec 2nd 2008
Est. 7 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Exorcism: When Is It Appropriate?

Feb 12th 2008
Est. 5 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Diagnosing Seung-Hui Cho

Apr 21st 2007
Est. 22 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Email: ‘Christmas Carols’ For The Psychologically Challenged

Dec 20th 2006
Est. 2 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Why Are People Criticizing James Kim?

Dec 9th 2006
Est. 7 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Understanding Perfectionism

Nov 3rd 2006
Est. 6 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Dose-Response Curves And Treatment Of ADHD, Addictions

Sep 19th 2006
Est. 5 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Stockholm Syndrome And Regular Old Abuse

Sep 3rd 2006
Est. 3 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Nature, Nurture And Psychopathy

Aug 15th 2006
Est. 4 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

How Prozac Gets Its Groove On.

May 16th 2006
Est. 4 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Cell Phone Radiation Slows Reaction Time, Improves Memory

Apr 30th 2006
Est. 2 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Treating PTSD With Beta-Blockers

Apr 18th 2006
Est. 4 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Structure Vs. Spontaneity In Psychotherapy

Apr 17th 2006
Est. 4 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Playstation Neurofeedback Hybrid For ADHD Treatment

Apr 12th 2006
Est. 5 minutes read

Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer