Dr. Martin McCarthy Jr is a licensed clinical psychologist with an extensive
background in psychotherapy, health psychology, research, and academic medicine.
He helps individuals, couples , and families navigate life’s complexities, heal from
past experiences, and build healthier, more fulfilling, futures.
Throughout his career, Dr. McCarthy has worked with people from diverse
backgrounds facing a wide range of emotional, interpersonal, career-related, and life challenges. His collaborative and practical approach empowers clients to develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen their resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting, change.
Drawing on decades of clinical experience, advanced training, and research findings, Dr. McCarthy combines effective therapeutic techniques with genuine
compassion to help clients feel better and improve their overall quality of life.
Education and Credentials
- M.A. in Experimental Psychology – Columbia University
- Ph.D. in Community Psychology – New York University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Psychology – Northwestern University Medical School
Advanced Clinical Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – New York State Psychiatric Institute
- Family Therapy – New York University Medical Center
- Family Therapy – The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Clinical Approach
Dr. McCarthy ‘s approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, personalized, and practical. He works closely with clients to understand their experiences, identify barriers to progress, and develop strategies that promote more effective functioning, better relationships, and lasting emotional health.
His therapeutic approach integrates several evidence-based modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Intervention
- Positive Psychology
- Social Network Theory
- Executive Coaching Techniques
Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s goals, helping clients build resilience, improve their relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with increased confidence and greater success
Conditions and Concerns Treated
Dr. McCarthy works with individuals experiencing:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Social Anxiety Issues
- Problems with Depression
- OCD — Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- OCPD — Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
- ADHD — Attention Deficit | Hyperactivity Disorder
- Academic Stress
- Workplace and Career Issues
- Stress and Burnout
- Problems with Anger
- Relationship Issues
- Family Challenges
- Adjustment to Medical Illness
- Aging-Related Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
Research and Academic Contributions
Before focusing on private practice, Dr. McCarthy built an accomplished career as a research psychologist and faculty member in academic medicine.
His research explored factors that improve treatment outcomes and promote long-term mental and physical health. Throughout his career, he has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading medical and psychological journals, including:
- JAMA
- Medical Care
- Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Psychopharmacology
His background in research continues to inform his evidence -based approach to helping his psychotherap y, counseling, and executive coaching clients.