Dr. Mark Lerner
is a clinical and forensic psychologist, author, speaker and international traumatic stress consultant who focuses on helping people through challenging experiences. He is the president of Lerner Psychological Services, P.C. in Melville, New York. As chairman and CEO of The National Center for Emotional Wellness, Inc., he regularly provides practical information, training, support for organizations and corporations, educational institutions, healthcare providers and first responders around the world.
For over thirty years, Dr. Lerner has been called upon to consult with and train organizations, including private and public corporations, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, airlines, police and fire departments, universities and schools, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the United Nations in New York and Paris, France.
Dr. Lerner frequently works with the legal community, serving as an expert witness in cases involving traumatic stress and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and with corporations in addressing emotional wellness and the development of organization-based Crisis Management Teams. The United Nations has appointed him as an Expert Consultant with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security.
Dr. Lerner is the founding president of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and former chairman of the National Center for Crisis Management. He is the originator and creator of the Acute Traumatic Stress Management (ATSM) intervention model, utilized around the world, and has authored several books based on this model including Acute Traumatic Stress Management, Comprehensive Acute Traumatic Stress Management, A Practical Guide for School Crisis Response and A Practical Guide for University Crisis Response. He has additionally authored It's OK Not To Be OK, During a Crisis, Surviving & Thriving, Living Through a Traumatic Experience, and CrisisNotes.
Dr. Lerner began his professional life over 35 years ago as a musician and entertainer. Today, he returns to the stage in SESSIONS with DR. MARK LERNER.
Contact Information:
150 Broadhollow Road, Suite 102
Melville, NY 11747
Tel. 631 385-7551
"Challenges don't define us.
How we respond to them, often does."
—Dr. Mark Lerner
Dr. Lerner presenting at Walgreens corporate headquarters
“Dr. Mark Lerner is an extraordinary teacher and healer, caring deeply about the pain of others.
His works are a road map toward recovery and a path away from unjust suffering.”
—MICHAEL LEVINE
Best Selling Author and Media Expert
“Dr. Lerner is able to facilitate learning not only through his contagious
passion and presence, but also through his groundbreaking
approach to addressing traumatic stress.”
—CHIP MORRIS
Chairman of the Board,
Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness
“Thank you so very much for introducing Walgreens employees to the tools and knowledge necessary to cope with and ultimately overcome challenging life events. Your program was outstanding and is highly recommended to others. Your contribution to employees and ultimately the organization was so greatly appreciated.”
—ERIN DOYLE
Senior Manager, Training & Development
Walgreen Co.
“Dr. Lerner is on the cutting edge of trauma studies and public education....
What has always been refreshing and essential about Dr. Lerner’s approach
is his inclusive philosophy and style. He has brought it to all people. He includes
all walks of life and professions in his very important work and message.”
—BEVERLY J. ANDERSON, Ph.D.
Clinical Director/Administrator
The Metropolitan Police Employee Assistance Program
Following is a partial list of organizations with which
Dr. Lerner has interviewed, consulted or trained:
CNN Headline News
Los Angeles Times
USA Today
New York Post
Computer World Magazine
Newsweek
Self Magazine
Stars & Stripes
Reuters
Associated Press
U.S. News & World Report
New York Times
Chicago Sun Times
The International Herald Tribune
The Dr. Laura Berman Show
Sacramento Bee
Palm Beach Post
Today Show
CNN
Comcast CN8
Dateline NBC
CBS News Network News, Inc.
ABC World News Tonight
Primetime Live
Newsday
The Oregonian Newspaper
Military Spouse Magazine
CJOB Radio Winnipeg
National Burn Victim Foundation
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
National Center for Crisis Management
Hofstra University
American Academy of Police Psychology
Editorial Board of Brief Treatment & Crisis Intervention
(Oxford University Press)
Columbine High School
Oceanside School District
East Hampton School District
Medical Wellness Archives
Greeley Tribune
Project TAHS: Technical Assistance in Homeland Security
Men's Health Magazine
Cobb County Public Schools
Sewanhaka Public Schools
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical
The Charlotte Observer
Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.
South Carolina Department of Education
4ThoseWhoServe
New Millennium Employee Assistance Services
Comprehensive Health Services
La Sorbonne, France
United Nations
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States Secret Service
Nassau County Police Department
Adelphi University
Western New England College
Nassau Community College
University of Missouri
Half Hollow Hills Schools
Seaford School District
Baldwin Union Free School District
Nassau County Health Department, EMS
Nassau County Fire Service Academy
OK Magazine
CBS4Boston
Schneider Children's Hospital
Nassau County Department of Health
N.Y. State Fire Service Academy
Southwest Airlines
Prevention First, Inc.
Hole in the Wall Camps
Advantage Media, Inc.
Long Island Parents of Russian Adopted Children
The Adoption Annex
AdoptionDoctors.com
Adoption.com
Addiction Technology Transfer Center National Office
CISM Perspectives, Inc.
Nassau County Fire Communications Bureau
Iona College
Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc.
Hispanic Counseling Center
The Kathleen Show
Out of the Blue Radio Program
Life After Loss Radio Program
Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York
American Board of Mental Health Specialties
The Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit
CODE 3 Magazine
District Administration Magazine
BenefitNews.com
CBS News, Boston
George Washington University
Friends Academy
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Access Hollywood
NBC Universal
Murrieta Valley Unified School District, CA
Connetquot Schools
Islip Schools
Wantagh Schools
Nassau County Attorney’s Office, NY
NYSUT, New York Teacher
Breaking the Silence Radio Program
University of Paris
Montreal Children's Hospital
Delaware Department of Education
Idaho Examiner
Imperial County Office of Education, CA
Public Schools of Plainfield, NJ
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Defense
Tempur-Pedic
Defense Criminal Investigative Service, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Roosevelt Schools, NY
Life & Style Magazine
New-Fields Exhibitions, Inc.
The Audrey Chapman Show
Rowan University
WHUR FM Radio: 96.3
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Ellenville Central School District
School for Language and Communication Development
Appoquinimink School District, DE
Georgia Coalition to End Homelessness
North Carolina School Social Workers’ Association
Stars & Stripes
Catholic Health Services of Long Island
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Walgreens Corporate
Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc
The Early Childhood Education Center
Holbrook Street Press
Labor and Industry for Education (LIFE)
4Real Entertainment
RBK Pediatrics
Celebrity Lecture Agency
New York Student Safety & Security Conference
Du Plain Enterprises, Inc.
Doctor Radio on Sirius
NYU Child Study Center
Woman’s Health Magazine
Esparza Speakers
Northeast Assisted Fertility Group
Miss Long Islang Pageant
Infragard Members Alliance, New York
Extreme Terrorism Consulting, LLC
Good Housekeeping Magazine
1-800Baskets
Judge, Miss Long Island Pageant
KeyVive
Healthful Diabetes
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Qatar Science & Technology Park
Gift of Hope
Citizens Commission on Human Rights International
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Central Islip Public Schools
Closer Weekly Magazine
SunnySpot Entertainment
White Plains Performing Arts Center
9/11 Tribute Center
Nassau County Civil Service Commission
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
National Military Family Association
Davenport Theatre
In Touch Weekly
Life & Style Weekly
CRISISstream™
Closer Weekly
White Plains CitezNetReporter
Walgreens Security Operations Center
Horizon Pharma, USA