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WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO

Hello! The primary focus of my practice for nearly 40 years has been helping
people achieve recovery from substance use disorders. I use a collaborative,
motivational approach, rather than confrontation, and work with people on
setting and achieving realistic and healthy goals for their problems. I believe,
as did Bill Wilson (the founder of AA), that there are many paths to recovery;
each person must work on a program that reflects their unique needs and assets.
I encourage people to explore their resources, their obstacles and their values
in setting goals and in working a positive program.

Most people with a substance use problem have struggled unsuccessfully to
control their use, and they feel demoralized and shameful. My initial goal is to
restore a sense of hope and defuse the shame that often prevents a person from
seeking help in the first place.

I have trained professionals nationally and internationally, including
psychologists, psychiatric residents, counselors and other human service
professionals. I have written a book—A Clinician's Guide to 12-Step Recovery (W.
W. Norton)—and several chapters and articles, including a recent chapter in the
APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology published by the American Psychological
Association. I remain active in helping to train professionals to expand their
skills into this neglected area. I have been on the Board of the Society of
Addiction Psychology, a division of the APA, and am on the Board of the
Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists.

I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University and have had
postgraduate training in family therapy. In addition to my clinical work, I have
held faculty positions at several local universities and medical schools; I have
consulted with various agencies; and I have held supervisory and administrative
posts in psychiatric and substance abuse programs throughout the area. My
experience has given me an excellent understanding of how people work and how
social systems operate.

Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, I have conducted most of my work via
teletherapy. Despite my initial ambivalence, teletherapy has turned out to be a
feasible approach to therapy, and, in fact, has some advantages over
face-to-face meetings. In certain instances, I am able to meet face to face in
our home office or on our screened-in back porch. Both settings are comfortable
and private, ensuring confidentiality.

I do not participate in any insurance panels, but I can provide invoices to
submit to insurance companies for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider.

Feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have questions or would like to
discuss your situation confidentially.

Dr. Mark Schenker, Ph.D.
215-264-5412
mschenker@navpoint.com
549 Beale Road
Blue Bell PA 19422