About

Dr. Melissa Marcus is a Florida licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) with a private practice located in Palm Beach County. She offers evidence-based psychotherapy/counseling, psychoeducational testing and parent coaching.

BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION

Dr. Marcus earned her bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University and doctorate from Temple University. In addition, she received specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through the renowned Beck Institute in Philadelphia, PA, and Albert Ellis Institute, New York.

Dr. Marcus treats children, adolescents, and adults with an engaging, warm, and supportive style. She works with individuals in a collaborative manner, building on their positive attributes and strengths in order to promote change. Dr. Marcus strives to give clients practical tools and skills that can be applied in everyday life by using evidence-based practices that have shown to be effective.

Another area of her practice is psychoeducational and psychological evaluation for individuals age five and older. Assessment may answer questions regarding learning difficulties, ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders, executive functioning, and social/emotional disorders. Dr. Marcus also does testing for the Gifted program. In addition, she is a qualified Parenting Coordinator and has worked with parents in high-conflict situations.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

She is a credentialed Health Service Psychologist (HSP) and active member of:

• Florida Psychological Association (FPA) & American Psychological Association (APA)
• Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)