Psychologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mary Shirk, Psychologist

Mary Jean (MJ) Shirk, PsyD 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. Dr. Shirk 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 and using adaptive coping skills across settings. When appropriate, Dr. Shirk 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, Dr. Shirk enjoys backpacking, hiking, playing strategic board games (Catan, Dominion, etc.), and cooking.