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Dr. Mary J Shirk, PsyD, PhD

Dr. Mary J Shirk, PsyD, PhD

Psychologist
255 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA
Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford, PsyD Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford is a Psychologist practicing in Pennsylvania since 2022. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Delaware, followed by both a Master’s and a PsyD in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. MJ specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 25. She develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s strengths and needs. Her approach integrates multiple therapeutic methods, including CBT, DBT, and ACT, with a strong emphasis on teaching clients to independently use adaptive coping skills. MJ frequently collaborates with parents and other caretakers to ensure that progress made during sessions translates effectively into real-world settings. In her free time, MJ enjoys backpacking, hiking, playing strategic board games like Catan and Dominion, and cooking.
Highly recommended
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Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.67

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Mary J Shirk

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Behavioral Problems
Sleep Disorder

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Mary J Shirk

Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford, PsyD Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford is a Psychologist practicing in Pennsylvania since 2022. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Delaware, followed by both a Master’s and a PsyD in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. MJ specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 25. She develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s strengths and needs. Her approach integrates multiple therapeutic methods, including CBT, DBT, and ACT, with a strong emphasis on teaching clients to independently use adaptive coping skills. MJ frequently collaborates with parents and other caretakers to ensure that progress made during sessions translates effectively into real-world settings. In her free time, MJ enjoys backpacking, hiking, playing strategic board games like Catan and Dominion, and cooking.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Mood Swings
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Mood Swings

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Dr. Mary J Shirk, PsyD, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
17th St.
255 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PsyD in School Psychology
  • University of Delaware (Bachelor's)
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Master's in School Psychology

NPI number

1629698774

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Mary J Shirk has 2 office locations in Philadelphia, view full addresses on Dr. Shirk's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mary J Shirk?

Dr. Mary J Shirk frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mary J Shirk on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Mary J Shirk speak?

Dr. Mary J Shirk speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Mary J Shirk in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Dr. Mary J Shirk. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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