Dr. Marcie Berman
Clinical Psychology
Linden, PA
41 years experience female
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Marcie Berman, Ph.D
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Marcie Berman, Ph.D., Independent Practice of Psychology
Hatboro, PA
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania, practicing in and near Philadelphia where I was raised. Prior to landing back in my home town, I lived in New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. From a very young age, I knew that I would either be a therapist of some sort or a vet! Although my home is full of animals, I made the right choice. Over the past 25 years, I have worked with many sorts of people and helped with their problems. Although I am currently almost entirely in private practice, I,have worked along side that in a variety of agencies. I believe in giving back, and that no problem is too small to listen to. I have received advanced training in yoga and meditation and find these to be valuable skills to have learned and to pass on.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Clinical Psychology
Addiction Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Licenses
United States: Pennsylvania
Languages spoken
English
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273 Agrees
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Are you certain that you get lonely more easily than others? The pandemic has many people very lonely. I can't answer the "why" without more informa... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No purge counts: You can be bulimic without throwing up if you binge and then restrict food intake or exercise excessively. Either way, it sounds like you are struggl... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
You can if you want: Daily showering is a personal hygiene decision. It has been suggested that daily showers dry out your skin but moisturizing can solve that issue. Ho... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
What complications?: Would need to know the complications you refer to before answering this.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Talk to her: Find out if she is worried about something or not feeling well. Also try and talk about how things are going in your relationship. Are there any con... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Check it out: It is not unusual to bump yourself and not remember or notice until you see a bruise or feel pain. I have had this experience from exercise, or even ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Absolutely: When did you drink this. It is stripping your throat and stomach. Get to an ER.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Don't stop like that: It strikes me that drinking is less of a concern related to your medicine than it is regarding your anxiety. Alcohol can be tricky to predict if you ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
See a therapist: I am not sure exactly what you mean but it sounds related to an eating disorder of some sort. Working intensively with a therapist and possibly a nut... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
No worse than others: I'm wondering why you would need a fat burning supplement if you are following that workout plan which is quite intense. I think you would do better ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
It is part of: The picture in depression and adjustment problems with anxious features. But everyone is different. Many people's anxiety worsens before bed. You m... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marcie Bermananswered
Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
See your OB/GYN: Changes is the way your breasts appear, even what you describe, should be checked out by your doctor.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Meditation, exercise: What kind of restlessness are you experiencing? Is it emotional or physical? Is this a new symptom? Check out whatever meds you take to see if this... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Possibly: Unfortunately, if you are anxious to begin with, any change can make it worse. I'm wondering if your braces are new or were made tighter. If so, they... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Not recommended: Colonics have become popular as a form of cleanse or detox. They are not a way to lose weight except in the very short term by losing water. Since t... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marcie Bermananswered
Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Absolutely: Occupational therapists work with people from early childhood to senior citizens.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
See your PCP: Anxiety can often present like a heart attack and many people end up in the ER because they don't know. It can be very frightening, but the only wa... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Trazedone works well: Geodon (ziprasidone) is an effective medication for many conditions but often has some weight gain as a side effect. . It may be dangerous based on... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Stopping smoking: Even with the help of Wellbutrin, stopping smoking can be difficult in terms of feeling emotional and irritable. Put that together with a sudden disc... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Check your pills: How long have you been on your pills? were you feeling,this way before you started them? You should be checked anyway. If it is a reaction to your ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Need more info: What do you mean by brain shock sensation? Also, are you still experiencing these symptoms a year later? Abruptly stopping antidepressants can lead ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Taper more slowly: Are you tapering in order to begin a new medication or just to be drug free? People are often advised to taper at a pace that is too quick, leading to... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marcie Bermananswered
Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Rule out medical: It could be related to anxiety you can't make this assumption until all medical possibilities are ruled out. See your doctor.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Unclear: I know,that many of,the cleanses are dangerous, and with your history of,purging this could be a serious combination.. As for,the other, you are like... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marcie Bermananswered
Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Seek treatment: Why is there no way to treat your depression? Is it an insurance problem? Do you have a PCP who could help? Going to an ER does not mean that you h... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
See your OB/GYN: Did you have unprotected sex? How late is your period? If you are late and had unprotected sex, you can take an at home pregnancy test. In either c... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Very dangerous: The cause of your symptoms is the 15 pills you took yesterday. That is a large quantity of a class of drug (benzodiazepine ) that can kill you in lar... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
See your doc: Sounds like a trip to the doctor is in your future. Anything chronic like you describe needs to be checked out. You may want to talk to your doctor ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Speak with your doc: Your levothyroxine may need an adjustment. Speak with your doc and have him take a look at your blood. Also if any new medications have been added, ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
How is it going?: Are you feeling ok since going off lexapro (escitalopram) or has your anxiety and/or depression returned. It is physically safe for you to drink mode... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
What is nonchalant?: I read both of your questions and it sounds like you suffer from depression which is helped with medication, when you say nonchalant about life , do ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
They are similar: Early pregnancy can have nearly identical symptoms to PMS, even the mild cramping. Some people report that their breasts are even more tender when pr... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Likely anxiety: 'If you have been cleared medically ,it is likely anxiety . You can always get a second medical opinion but if the findings are the same, it is ess... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Not recommended: Smoking weed can trigger and intensify hallucinations and paranoia.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Only initially: People often lose weight when beginning treatment with a stimulant such as Ritalin (methylphenidate). This is an effect of such drugs that usually wea... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
It can get better: Trauma is the sort of thing that gets carried around and built on if it is not worked out. When that happens, a situation like you describe can occu... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Mind free to,think: People,often want to eat at night because,that is,when many feelings arise. In these cases, eating becomes a form of self medication that becomes hab... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Results differ: Many medications can help OCD but,the SSRIs have typically been most effective, often at higher doses than what is needed to treat depression. OCD ca... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Don't touch it : You seem to have a bad infection. Get to your doctor for treatment.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Hard to say: Menstrual cycles are sensitive to all sorts of emotional and physical factors. It may be that your cycle in just shifting. You may want to consider ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Form important: Many flexible people hurt their backs when beginning yoga if not instructed properly. Make sure in the future that you are not over-arching your lowe... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Baby is bigger: At 38 weeks, your baby may not have enough room to kick like before. The important thing is that you feel movement and even that is less obvious the... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Ignore: Every time you notice your mind wandering from the present, you are practicing meditation.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Ignore: The way to make progress is to push back against whatever OCD tells you to do. Scary but effective.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Ignore: No details required immediately. Say that something upset you and it is hard to move forward.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Need more info: These symptoms could be a sign of schizophrenia, but could just as we'll be a result of drug abuse or withdrawal.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Ignore: You will likely feel worse before you feel better. Seek inspiration from others who have been there.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Do: Do the things that scare you. You will feel more confident when you finish.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Ignore: Not all organic foods are better than nonorganic. Do your research ,eat healthy. And save money.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Not in place of food: A multivitamin in itself is not bad for you. The problem is that people often try to replace nutrients from food with vitamins. They are not the sa... Read More
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May 13, 2015
Meet patients where they are in a warm, humane and effective way. Collaborates well with colleagues! I learn a lot from Dr. Berman and we are lucky to have her here on HealthTap!
Jun 7, 2014
Dr Berman always gives thoughtful advice.
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Apr 2, 2015
I'd like to talk but I don't have health tap prime. I'm looking for an ocd therapist also btw :) #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower2
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Thanks so much! My psychiatrist has been scolding me 4 gaining weight 2 slowly, causing me 2 almost spiral into binge eating. Feel alot better now. ;)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Opiates were my only drugs of abuse I didn't like effects of stimulant
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Thank you, this checklist was so helpful Im new into the 9nth grade and without this I'd get of to a bad start!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Clinical Psychology
Graduated 1982MD
Medical/Graduate school
Northern Illinois University
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
National Institute of MH, Saint Elizabeths Hospital
Completed 1980
Awards
Top Psychologist, First Place, Philadelphia Region - Summer
2014
Top Psychologist, Second Place, Pennsylvania - Fall
2014
Top Psychologist, Second Place, Pennsylvania - Spring
2015
Affiliations
American Psychological Association (A.P.A.), divisions of independent practice,psychotherapy, and health psychology
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
pennsylvania psychological association (PPA) fellow member
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