About
ABOUT DR. MICHAEL A. FARRIS
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Private Practice, New York, New Jersey, and Florida – 1987 to date
- Supervising Clinical Psychologist, SunServe – Social Services Agency, Wilton Manors, Florida
- Psychodiagnostic Consultant, Summit Oaks Hospital, Summit, New Jersey
- Consulting Clinical Psychologist, Division of Disability Services, Social Security Administration, Newark, NJ
- Consulting Clinical Psychologist, The New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services. Psychologist, The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities.
- The Vail-Deane School, Mountainside, NJ. Consulting School Psychologist.
- Staff Psychologist/Team Leader, Fair Oaks Hospital, Summit, New Jersey
EDUCATION
- Clinical Internship/Fellowship, Cornell Medical College, White Plains, New York
- Doctor of Psychology, (Psy.D.), Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, Michigan State University
ACCREDITATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, AND AWARDS
- American Psychological Association (APA), APA Division 12 (Clinical Psychology), Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) New Jersey Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association
- National Institute for Mental Health traineeship
- GSAPP Faculty letter of commendation for academic achievement
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Mortar Board Society
- Michigan Competitive Scholarship Award
In addition to his devotion to his career as a helping professional, Dr. Farris’ interests include art, architecture, science, history and music. He sings with a professional chorale, plays classical piano, and speaks French. Dr. Farris has three grown children. He has resided in Michigan, New York, and New Jersey. Currently he is happily married and enjoys the warm climate of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.