Dr. Michael A. Civin: Serving New York City Through Clinical Psychology

For decades, Dr. Michael A. Civin has played an integral role in delivering high-quality psychological care throughout New York City. His work reflects a deep understanding of urban mental health needs combined with rigorous clinical training.

Dr. Civin currently practices as a senior psychologist at Rose Hill Psychological Services in the Bronx, a firm he co-founded in 2008. Rose Hill has become a trusted resource for comprehensive psychological services, offering assessments and therapy rooted in evidence-based methodologies. While the Bronx serves as his primary base, Dr. Civin’s reach extends across the city.

Since 2007, he has operated a private practice in Manhattan, Astoria, and Bayville, enabling him to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. This geographic flexibility allows him to address a wide range of psychological concerns across adult and adolescent populations.

A central component of Dr. Civin’s clinical approach is psychodiagnostics. Through structured testing and evaluation, he assesses personality structure, cognitive functioning, and behavioral patterns. These assessments support accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment planning, ensuring that therapy is both targeted and effective.

Dr. Civin’s professional authority is grounded in an extensive academic background. He earned his undergraduate degree with cum laude honors from Harvard College in 1968 and pursued medical studies at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In 1970, he completed his first Master of Arts degree at the University of Oregon.

After gaining professional experience, Dr. Civin returned to academia at Adelphi University. There, he earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, followed by his Ph.D. in 1988 from the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies. His postdoctoral certificate in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, awarded in 1993, further strengthened his therapeutic expertise.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Civin has contributed to the academic community through teaching and scholarship. He has held faculty roles at multiple institutions and authored numerous scholarly articles and book chapters in the field of psychology.

By combining academic rigor with accessible clinical care, Dr. Michael A. Civin continues to serve New York City as a trusted psychologist dedicated to understanding and improving mental health outcomes.