About Dr Mark
My story
Embark on a Transformative Journey—Inspiration, Growth, and Authentic Connection
My academic path began with a Bachelor’s in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook, followed by a Master’s from New York University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Consult Liaison Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and advanced training in Integrative Health and Lifestyle at the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine. These experiences have shaped my holistic approach to healing and fulfillment.
Today, I serve as Academic Coordinator for MS and PhD Clinical Psychology programs at Walden University and teach in the Mind-Body Medicine program at Saybrook University. In both roles, I’m privileged to guide future professionals in bringing integrative and compassionate care into the world—while continually learning and evolving myself.
My own journey has been one of deep self-discovery. I believe every experience holds the potential for transformation, and that living authentically requires curiosity, resilience, and meaningful connection.
My writing, including A Life Aligned: The Journey to Allowing the Magic in Your Life (2008; currently under revision), offers inspiration and practical tools to readers around the world. My forthcoming book, Paradise (re)Discovered: Authenticity in a New World—set for release in early 2026—continues this conversation, inviting us to live more freely, more consciously, and more authentically in a rapidly shifting world.
Outside of my professional life, I find joy in travel, time in nature, tending to my garden, exploring design, and quiet afternoons in local cafés. Relationships—with people and with place—are at the heart of how I experience and create meaning in the world.
Whether you’re seeking personal clarity, professional transformation, or inspiration for your community, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s explore what’s possible—and co-create a path that’s aligned with your highest potential.
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Success Stories
What can I do for you?
Inspiring Coaching, Speaking & Author Events
With over 30 years of experience, I bring warmth, clarity, and purpose to individual coaching, conferences, retreats, and gatherings of all kinds. Whether guiding one-on-one clients, delivering a keynote, or sharing the transformational themes from my books—A Life Aligned and Paradise (re)Discovered—my work draws on lived experience, research, and storytelling to inspire real change. Every interaction is an opportunity for reflection, alignment, and growth. Let’s co-create a space—whether personal or public—that’s memorable, thought-provoking, and deeply impactful.
Transformational Workshops, Retreats & Group Experiences
Looking to foster deeper growth and meaningful connection within your group or organization? I design and lead interactive workshops, immersive retreats, and practical seminars—onsite, online, or hybrid—tailored to your unique goals. Rooted in integrative wellness, the themes explored in my writing, and the power of shared discovery, these group experiences invite authentic self-reflection, strengthen collective resilience, and inspire purposeful next steps. Let’s unlock what’s possible—together.
Through Our Work Together, You Can:
Cultivate authentic well-being and resilience
Deepen connection with yourself and others
Unlock creativity, clarity, and flow
Create a life or environment rooted in inspiration and trust
Grow with purpose, presence, and intention
Rediscover joy in learning, exploration, and becoming