Education
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology
Alliant International University, Los Angeles
Dissertation examined the risk factors and protective factors impacting heterosexual vs. same-sex adolescent dating violence
M.A. Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology
Alliant International University, Los Angeles
B.A. Psychology
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Specialized K–12 School Counseling Credentials
National University, Los Angeles
Interned one year at Beverly Hills High School's counseling department
Training & Work Experience
Rachel Marks, Psy.D. has acquired work experience and clinical training at a variety of settings with diverse client populations. This means she has had the opportunity to help clients ranging in age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious identity, geographic/regional background, ability, and body size.
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Culver City, California
Program Director of a Wellness and Employment Services program, providing clinical and administrative supervision and promoting stigma reduction through sharing and encouraging staff and clients to tell their stories about their mental health disorders.
Airport Marina Counseling Service
Los Angeles, California
LGBTQ TRACK CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Training Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor for Pre-doctoral Psychology Interns & Pre-doctoral Internship focusing on adults 18+ using a psychodynamic framework and focusing on crisis intervention.
Wise and Healthy Aging
Santa Monica, California
Training Coordinator, Intake Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor for Pre-doctoral Training Program and Interns & Postdoctoral Internship focusing on older adults 55+ with severe and chronic mental health issues utilizing a combination of psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness practice interventions.
Gateways Adolescent Outpatient Services
Echo Park, California
Served in various positions including Contract and Clinical Therapist as well as Assistant Director for the adolescent outpatient program. Worked with teens with mental health issues at various high schools in Los Angeles. Utilzed cognitive-behavioral therapy and other evidence based practices.