Marvin is a Doctoral Student at the NYU Silver School of Social Work and a Psychotherapist in private practice. He also works as a School Response Clinician – Consultant with the NYC Department of Education, supporting schools in addressing complex student needs.

Marvin’s journey into social work began as a Teach For America corps member, where he discovered a passion for building meaningful relationships and fostering emotional well-being. He earned his Master of Social Work degree from NYU in 2016, focusing on trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

With experience at Harlem Children’s Zone and Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy, Marvin developed expertise in working with children and adolescents facing trauma, as well as adults managing mood and personality disorders. He has trained extensively in various therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Marvin’s current research at NYU explores harm reduction, overdose prevention, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, reflecting his commitment to innovative, evidence-based treatment.