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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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How do I stop needing so much attention?

Jun 20th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
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Is my wife’s counting a sign of a disorder?

Jun 20th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
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Why has grief made me numb?

Jun 19th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
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Can I contact my mothers doctor?

Jun 19th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
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Can a psychologist tell his patient that he is attracted to her?

Jun 19th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
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What is my bathroom-related phobia called?

Jun 18th 2025
Est. 1 minutes read
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Are bipolar sufferers abusive?

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

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My Friend Has Bipolar Disorder and Disturbing Delusions

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

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

Addiction

Family History and the Risk of Addiction

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

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Low Threshold for Stress Tolerance

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

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Using Amphetamines for ADHD Treatment

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

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Can My Partner Stop Watching Porn?

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

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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.

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What Are Some Coping Skills for Paranoia?

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

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

May 31st 2024
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What Treatments Are Available After You’ve Tried The Medicines Of Last Resort?

May 31st 2024
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What Is Your Theoretical Perspective?

May 31st 2024
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Was I Sexually Abused?

May 31st 2024
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Security Clearance And Depression

May 31st 2024
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Solve Your Problems Quickly: 4 Ways To Identify & Fix Them

May 31st 2024
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Stalking: Learn How To Protect Yourself & Regain Control

May 31st 2024
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Terrified I’ll Do Something Sexually Inappropriate

May 31st 2024
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Therapist Rights To Contact Employer

May 31st 2024
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Unexpressive Partner

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

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Transvestic Fetishism?

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

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What Is A ‘Complex’?

May 31st 2024
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What Is Neuroticism?

May 31st 2024
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What Is The Point Of Life?

May 31st 2024
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Why am I so shy and scared of rejection?

May 31st 2024
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Obsessive Strange Thoughts About Life And Existentialism

May 31st 2024
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Overcome Paranoia: How To Get Started

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

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Paranoid Depression

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

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Personality Disorders

Everyone Has A Personality

May 31st 2024
Est. 13 minutes read

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Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol And Substance Abuse Treatment Overview

May 31st 2024
Est. 1 minutes read

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MentalHelp.net

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

Dec 2nd 2008
Est. 7 minutes read

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Alternative Treatments

Exorcism: When Is It Appropriate?

Feb 12th 2008
Est. 5 minutes read

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MentalHelp.net

Diagnosing Seung-Hui Cho

Apr 21st 2007
Est. 22 minutes read

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MentalHelp.net

Email: ‘Christmas Carols’ For The Psychologically Challenged

Dec 20th 2006
Est. 2 minutes read

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MentalHelp.net

Why Are People Criticizing James Kim?

Dec 9th 2006
Est. 7 minutes read

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

Personal Development

Understanding Perfectionism

Nov 3rd 2006
Est. 6 minutes read

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

ADHD

Dose-Response Curves And Treatment Of ADHD, Addictions

Sep 19th 2006
Est. 5 minutes read

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

Abuse

Stockholm Syndrome And Regular Old Abuse

Sep 3rd 2006
Est. 3 minutes read

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Personality Disorders

Nature, Nurture And Psychopathy

Aug 15th 2006
Est. 4 minutes read

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

MentalHelp.net

How Prozac Gets Its Groove On.

May 16th 2006
Est. 4 minutes read

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

MentalHelp.net

Cell Phone Radiation Slows Reaction Time, Improves Memory

Apr 30th 2006
Est. 2 minutes read

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

PTSD

Treating PTSD With Beta-Blockers

Apr 18th 2006
Est. 4 minutes read

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

Therapeutic Theory & Concepts

Structure Vs. Spontaneity In Psychotherapy

Apr 17th 2006
Est. 4 minutes read

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ADHD

Playstation Neurofeedback Hybrid For ADHD Treatment

Apr 12th 2006
Est. 5 minutes read

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