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Markus Bidell(He/Him They/Them)

(He/Him They/Them)
Master of Counseling, MCPsychologist, PhD
New York
Life transitions-Medical professionals' mental health- Trauma-Mood disorders- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Alcohol use disorder & addiction-
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Professional statement

It is not easy being human, especially in our complicated digital world. No matter what phase of life we are in, engaging in therapy can help us understand the connections between past and present, supporting the transformation of our current and future experiences. Dr. Markus Bidell is a psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in New York City working with adults – individually or within the dynamic of couples or families.

Dr. Bidell has over 30 years of experience as a mental health provider, supervisor, consultant, researcher, and clinical professor. His journey as a clinician and researcher started in the height of the AIDS epidemic and he is uniquely skilled in working with people experiencing health and existential life issues, including working with caregivers and healthcare providers. Dr. Bidell also has expertise working with depression, anxiety, burnout, minority stress, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, SOGI issues, as well as addiction and recovery.

Therapy and consultation sessions with Dr. Bidell are client centered, based on building an open, collaborative, and supportive relationship. Using multiple modalities, Dr. Bidell helps people uncover core issues, build awareness, develop self-compassion, and create ways to more fully engage with life. We can’t alter what happened in the past, but we do have the power to lean into our story and use our insights and experiences to build new ways of thinking, feeling, being, behaving, and engaging. Dr. Bidell is dedicated to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive practice and welcomes new clients to his online therapy and consultation practice.


Message to clients

At this point in my career, I have considerable experience not only as a mental health professional, but also as a person. So, I bring both clinical knowledge and expertise, as well as my lived experience to my therapy and consultation practice. Understanding our unique story is a way to make sense of our lives and opens the process to living a more empowered, authentic, compassionate, and engaged life. We can intuitively know how to heal, grow, and thrive – but sometimes it’s vital to have a guide helping us with our integration on our journey home. Reach out with any questions, I am happy to introduce myself, learn about you, and share with you more about my work.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 34 years

City University of New York, Professor of Counseling & Psychology, 2007 - Present
San Francisco State University, Associate Professor of Counseling, 2005 - 2007
University of New Mexico, Assistant Professor of Counseling, 2001 - 2005
State of California, HIV-AIDS Counselor & Researcher, 1991 - 2000
Self-Employed, Carpenter, 1991 - 1994
Glaxo Pharmaceuticals , Sales & Protocol Development, 1987 - 1991

University of California, Santa Barbara, Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology, Ph.D., 2000
Sonoma State University, Counseling, M.A., 1994
Ohio State University, Human Nutrition and Microbiology, B.S., 1985

Licensure

New York: 004972

Languages

English

Specialties

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Markus Bidell is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$265 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $265

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