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Licensed Psychologist · Pennington, New Jersey

Private Psychological Care
for High-Achieving Men

You function at a high level. You've built something real. And something is quietly wrong — and you're not going to talk to just anyone about it.

Experience 20 Years Private Practice
Credential Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
Format Confidential · Out-of-Network Only
License NJ #35SI00480700

Men who are succeeding everywhere
except inside.

My practice serves adult men who are high-functioning in their professional and social roles — and who are carrying something heavy that no one around them knows about.

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The Executive & Senior Professional
Pharma directors, financial leaders, attorneys, physicians. Men who command authority at work and can't explain why they feel nothing at home. Privacy is not a preference — it's a requirement.
Burnout · Existential drift · Marriage breakdown · Identity
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Men Navigating High-Stakes Divorce
Divorce in the Princeton–Mercer corridor involves real assets, shared custody, professional reputation, and legal exposure. The psychological dimension of that process is severe — and almost never addressed.
Separation · Asset stress · Co-parenting conflict · Loss of identity
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Men in Psychological Crisis — Not Emotional Distress
Depression that shows up as anger. Anxiety that shows up as control. Grief that shows up as numbness. Men who know something is wrong but refuse to call it what it is until they walk through a door like this one.
Depression · Anxiety · PTSD · Moral injury · Grief
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The Intellectual & Academic Man
Princeton faculty, researchers, and educated professionals who want depth — not scripts. Men who have read widely, think rigorously, and want a psychologist who can meet them at that level.
Meaning · Tenure pressure · Relational failure · Existential crisis
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Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Men who built something — and are now running on empty, or facing what comes after the exit, or holding a company together while falling apart personally. Results-oriented men who approach therapy the same way they approach everything else: as a problem to solve.
Stress · Isolation · Post-exit emptiness · Purpose
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First Responders & Veterans
Firefighters, law enforcement, EMTs, and veterans who have accumulated stress and trauma over years — and who need a clinical environment that respects the culture and doesn't pathologize strength.
PTSD · Moral injury · Cumulative stress · Operational grief
"It is not the critic who counts — it is the man in the arena.
Know what is within your power. Act on it completely.
Yield nothing to what is not."
— Marcus Aurelius · Theodore Roosevelt · Dr. Mark R. Dell, Psy.D.

Direct. Evidence-based.
Built for men who don't have time for vague.

I work with men who are ready to engage seriously with their psychological lives — not men looking for reassurance, scripts, or a place to vent. This is structured clinical work. It requires effort, honesty, and a willingness to tolerate discomfort in service of real change.

My approach integrates existential and depth psychology with Jungian frameworks, reality-based and solution-focused methods, and the direct application of Stoic philosophy as a practical psychological tool. Sessions are not passive. We identify what is actually happening beneath the surface, clarify responsibility, and build psychological agency where it has eroded.

This practice is a strong fit if you want depth, honesty, and direct engagement — not a clinician who mirrors your feelings back at you. I will tell you the truth. That is the service I provide.

I have been in private practice for 20 years. My training encompasses forensic psychology, addictions, crisis intervention, trauma, and executive consultation. I have worked in correctional facilities, hospital settings, university counseling centers, and high-stakes private contexts. I bring that full range to every session.

Existential Therapy
Jungian Psychology
Psychodynamic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Reality Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Stoicism as Clinical Practice

What I offer.

All services are private-pay and out-of-network. Superbills provided for insurance reimbursement. Telehealth available statewide in New Jersey.

01
Individual Psychotherapy
One-to-one weekly sessions. Direct, structured, and goal-oriented. We begin with a thorough evaluation, establish clear objectives, and track progress. This is not indefinite supportive therapy — it is focused clinical work with an end in view.
$200 per 50-min session · In-person or telehealth
02
Executive Consultation
Confidential advisory services for senior leaders, founders, and executives facing high-stakes decisions, organizational pressure, leadership psychology challenges, or personal crisis in the context of professional responsibility. Discretion is absolute.
By arrangement · In-person, telehealth, or offsite
03
ADHD Assessment — Adolescents
Targeted ADHD and executive function evaluation for adolescents ages 12–18. Clinical diagnosis, medication referral pathway, and documentation supporting IEP and 504 Plan requests. No exhausting multi-day battery.
04
ADHD Assessment — College Students & Young Adults
ADHD evaluation for college students and young adults ages 18–28. Diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation for university disability services. Addresses the structural collapse that often reveals ADHD for the first time.
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ADHD Assessment — Professionals & Executives
Private, confidential ADHD evaluation for high-achieving professionals experiencing burnout that doesn't resolve. Differentiates undiagnosed ADHD from occupational burnout. Workplace ADA documentation. No insurance records generated.
06
Consultation & Second Opinion
For men who are already in treatment and want a clinical second opinion — on a diagnosis, a treatment plan, a medication recommendation, or a therapist's approach. An independent perspective from a credentialed doctoral-level psychologist.
Single or multiple sessions · Private pay
Session Fee
$200 per session
Individual therapy, 50 minutes.
Insurance
Out-of-Network Only
Superbills provided. Many clients recover 40–70% through out-of-network benefits. HSA/FSA accepted.
Formats
In-Person & Telehealth
In-person in Pennington, NJ. Telehealth for all NJ residents.
Consultation
Phone Consultation Only
15-minute phone call to determine fit. No in-person consults. Call (609) 439-6526 to schedule.
Payment
Cash · Zelle · Venmo · HSA
Check, PayPal, Visa also accepted. All payments private.

Twenty years. One practice. One focus.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of private practice experience in Pennington, New Jersey. I specialize in psychological care for men — men who are functioning at a high level externally and struggling significantly internally.

My clinical background is unusually broad. Before entering private practice, I worked in forensic settings — evaluating minors for the court, conducting psychological assessments in correctional facilities, and providing crisis intervention in acute psychiatric environments. I worked in addictions settings, university counseling, inpatient adolescent psychiatry, and school-based clinical programs. I held a faculty position at Rider University.

That range of experience shaped how I work. I am not a specialist in one modality or one population. I am a clinician who can hold complexity — who has worked with the full range of human psychological difficulty and who brings that experience into a private practice focused on helping men navigate their lives with greater clarity, agency, and psychological resilience.

I earned my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University (APA-accredited, 2007), my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College (APA-accredited, 2000), and my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Literature from Rider University (1996). I was born and raised in New Jersey.

My practice is private pay and confidential by design. I work with men who take their inner lives seriously enough to invest in them.

Doctorate
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
Immaculata University · APA Accredited · 2007
Master's
M.A., Counseling Psychology
Assumption College · APA Accredited · 2000
Bachelor's
B.A., Psychology & Literature
Rider University · 1996
License
Licensed Psychologist, New Jersey
License #35SI00480700
In Practice
20 Years Private Practice
Pennington, NJ · November 2007 – Present
Training Background
Forensic · Addictions · Crisis · Correctional · Academic
Lenape Valley Foundation · Garden State Correctional · Princeton Healthcare · Carrier Foundation · UMass Medical School

What men ask
before they call.

Insurance-based therapy requires a psychiatric diagnosis in your medical record, regular reporting to your insurer, and session limits determined by a claims reviewer — not your clinician. For high-earning professionals, the risks of that record are real: employment background checks, security clearances, professional licensing, and divorce proceedings can all be affected. My practice is private pay precisely because my clients require and deserve complete confidentiality. A superbill is provided after every session if you wish to submit for out-of-network reimbursement — many clients recover 40–70% of fees that way.
The first one or two sessions are an evaluation — not therapy. I want to understand who you are, what brought you here, what you've tried, what you want, and whether my approach is the right fit. You will be asked direct questions and I will give you direct answers. No forms, no checklists, no worksheets in session one. A conversation between adults.
That depends entirely on why you came and what you want. Some presenting issues — specific situational anxiety, a life transition, a focused conflict — respond well to 12–20 sessions. Deeper work — patterns that have been building for decades, complex trauma, significant personality dynamics — takes longer. I will give you my honest clinical assessment of realistic timelines early on. You are never locked into anything.
Yes, with the legally defined exceptions that apply to all licensed psychologists in New Jersey: imminent risk of serious harm to yourself or others, reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse, and court-ordered disclosure. Outside of those specific legal thresholds, what you say stays here. No records shared with employers, insurers, spouses, or attorneys without your written authorization.
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available to all New Jersey residents via a HIPAA-compliant video platform. Many clients — particularly executives with demanding schedules — prefer telehealth for its efficiency and privacy. In-person attendance is required for ADHD assessment.
Most therapy that doesn't work for high-achieving men fails for one of two reasons: the clinician wasn't direct enough to hold the client accountable, or the approach was mismatched to the person. My practice is specifically structured for men who don't respond to generic supportive therapy. I work differently — directly, clinically, and without the softening that frustrates analytically-minded people. Whether that's a better fit for you is something a 15-minute phone call can establish.
No. As a psychologist, I do not prescribe medication. If medication is clinically indicated, I will tell you directly and can coordinate with your prescribing physician or refer you to a psychiatrist I trust in the area. My view: medication addresses symptoms. Therapy addresses causes. Both have their place.

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Start with a
confidential conversation.

A 15-minute phone call. No in-person consultations. No forms until you decide to move forward. Just a direct conversation to determine if this is the right fit.

Phone
Leave a voicemail with the best time to reach you. All calls returned personally within 1–2 business days.
Email
Do not include confidential health information in email. Email is for scheduling inquiries only.
Office
21 NJ-31, Suite A6A
Pennington, NJ 08534
Convenient to Princeton, Hopewell, West Windsor, Lawrenceville, and the broader Mercer County corridor. Telehealth available statewide.
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Service Area

Serving Men Across
Central New Jersey

Dr. Mark R. Dell, Psy.D. provides in-person psychological care at his Pennington, NJ office and telehealth therapy to all New Jersey residents. His practice serves men throughout Mercer County and the surrounding Princeton corridor.

Pennington, NJ 08534
Princeton, NJ 08540
Hopewell, NJ 08525
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Hamilton, NJ 08690
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Ewing, NJ 08638
Trenton, NJ 08608
Mercer County, NJ
Bucks County, PA (telehealth)
Statewide NJ (telehealth)
Practice Information
Practice Name
Dr. Mark R. Dell, Psy.D.
Office Address
21 NJ-31, Suite A6A
Pennington, NJ 08534
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Telehealth available evenings by arrangement
License
NJ Licensed Psychologist #35SI00480700
NPI: 1053635409

Licensed psychologist serving men in Pennington NJ · Princeton NJ · Hopewell NJ · West Windsor NJ · Lawrenceville NJ · Hamilton NJ · Mercer County NJ · and statewide via telehealth. Specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, divorce counseling, and executive burnout for men. Private pay · Out-of-network · Confidential.

Call (609) 439-6526 — Confidential Phone Consultation