Psychologist and Therapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mary Shirk, Psychologist

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 6-26

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Mary Shirk, PsyD, PhD

Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford, PsyD Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford is a Psychologist in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2022. She has a BS in Human Services from the University of Delaware, an MS in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a PsyD in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. MJ specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 25. She uses individualized treatment plans to meet the strengths and needs of each client. Her approach combines several therapeutic approaches (CBT, DBT, ACT, etc.) and emphasizes teaching independent use of adaptive coping skills. MJ often collaborates with parents and other caretakers to ensure that progress made in sessions is carried over into the real-world context. In her free time, MJ enjoys backpacking, hiking, playing strategic board games (Catan, Dominion, etc.), and cooking.

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Childhood Behavior Issues
Depression
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
School Avoidance
Sleep Disorders/Insomnia

Insurances Accepted

Interventions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Exposure Therapy

Populations

Education

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional | 2021

Philadelphia, PA, US
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional | 2016

Philadelphia, PA, US
University of Delaware

Undergraduate | 2014

Newark, DE, US