Few careers illustrate the integration of clinical work and academic contribution as clearly as that of Dr. Michael A. Civin. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has helped advance psychology through patient care, education, and scholarly writing.
Dr. Civin currently practices as a senior psychologist at Rose Hill Psychological Services in the Bronx, a firm he helped establish in 2008. Rose Hill provides comprehensive psychological services grounded in careful assessment and ethical treatment standards. In addition, Dr. Civin has maintained a private practice since 2007 in Manhattan, Astoria, and Bayville.
His clinical expertise centers on psychodiagnostics, where structured testing is used to evaluate personality and behavior. This approach supports precise diagnosis and effective intervention. Beyond assessment, his work spans adult and adolescent psychology, group therapy, and professional supervision.
Dr. Civin’s academic credentials underpin his professional authority. He earned his undergraduate degree with cum laude honors from Harvard College in 1968. He later attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and earned his first Master of Arts degree from the University of Oregon in 1970.
After a period of professional work, he returned to academia at Adelphi University. There, he earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and completed his Ph.D. in 1988 through the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies. His postdoctoral certificate in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, awarded in 1993, further enhanced his clinical training.
In the academic sphere, Dr. Civin has held positions as a full professor, associate professor, and faculty member. His scholarly articles and book chapters have contributed to professional discourse and supported the education of emerging psychologists.
By uniting research, teaching, and clinical application, Dr. Michael A. Civin continues to influence psychology as both a science and a helping profession.