Dr. Marlene M. Reil is a licensed psychologist and psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in co-occurring mental health, substance use, and physical health disorders. Using a variety of evidence-based and promising practices, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, contemplative psychotherapy, and integrated wellness self-management, Dr. Reil helps her clients build on their own inner strengths and enhance their capacity to cope with life’s stressors. She has a Masters in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College and a Ph.D. in psychology with a concentration in substance abuse counseling from the New School for Social Research in New York City. Dr. Reil has been trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and uses a harm-reduction approach to treating substance use disorders, which entails working with clients to develop and progress towards their goals without the requirement of abstinence.

She is a speaker and educator on mental health and substance use topics as they relate to at-risk individuals and those with chronic health disorders such as diabetes, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Reil consults with public and private organizations and individuals to design and deliver educational materials that are interactive, engaging, and reflect the most recent evidence-based and promising practices. She has developed and delivered training materials for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and urban community-based organizations as well as to militaries in Central America including the Belize Defence Force and the Armed Forces of El Salvador.