Dr. Michael Doria

Exceptional clinician, dedicated, and patient-focused are just a few words most often used to describe Dr. Michael Doria. As a licensed practitioner focused on crisis intervention and trauma treatment, Michael leverages an extensive background focusing on patients suffering from issues surrounding disaster traumatic events. Dr. Doria compassionately helps patients navigate life changes and the psychological consequences of their experiences. He is adept at working in one-on-one or group settings, guiding the dynamic and providing effective solutions to challenging situations. His true passion is to ensure that his work makes a difference in the lives of patients and community members he serves.

Dr. Doria is a native and longtime resident of New York. His professional career began with his service in the US Coast Guard. Early on, he discovered a passion for working in a counseling environment and became involved with human affairs. Through his service and education, he became the first clinical neuropsychologist in the US Coast Guard developed the Coast Guards Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury programs. Dr. Doria built a strong clinical background with the Coast Guard, supporting challenging trauma environments with personnel on a global scale. He deployed multiple times in support of the forces, including Navy and Marine personnel, rotating through combat environments in the Middle East. After rotation through assignments on active duty and guard, Dr. Doria honorably retired from the Coast Guard as a highly commended and decorated Coast Guard Officer.

After his military service, Dr. Doria continued his work as a clinical trauma professional and a mental health provider in private practice and as a member of the New York Guard. During that period, he had the opportunity to work with Delta Airlines out of NYC, where he served staff dealing with various mental health challenges and traumatic issues. He became an invaluable asset to Delta and the New York City community during that period. Ultimately, one of his greatest challenges was support efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he served at the epicenter of the disaster and supported his patients through the most mentally challenging environments working with the Division of Military and Naval Affairs for the state of New York’s personnel attached to the Office of the City Medical Examiner for New York City, Putnam, and Westchester counties.

Dr. Doria is an accomplished speaker, educator, and trainer in both commercial and clinical environments. He is an accomplished expert in establishing and guiding public policy dealing with traumatic events. He has earned multiple master’s degrees in mental health, public health and public leadership, a Doctor of Philosophy in counseling psychology, and a postdoctoral neuropsychology certificate.

Dr. Doria is licensed to practice in New York, Hawaii, Maine, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. He holds certifications as a Clinical Trauma Professional, Rehabilitation Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and National Certified Trainer in Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support and Group Crisis Intervention.