Dr. Michael J. Doria is a licensed mental health professional, retired military officer, and nationally recognized leader in trauma-informed care, with over 27 years of specialized experience spanning the military, healthcare, and corporate sectors. Following a highly distinguished military career, Dr. Doria now serves as Clinical Director of Mental Health Services and Founder of Doria Therapeutic Group, PLLC, where he leads a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based, neuropsychologically integrated mental health care across five states.
A defining achievement of Dr. Doria’s military service was his historic appointment as the first and only clinical neuropsychologist in the United States Coast Guard (USCG). In this pioneering role, he developed and led the Coast Guard’s Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Programs, directly shaping national standards of care for service members affected by operational stress, combat trauma, and deployment-related neurocognitive injuries. His work helped embed behavioral health services into operational readiness and long-term recovery efforts across the USCG.
Broadening his impact across military branches, Dr. Doria was instrumental in the development and management of the Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE) Program for the entire U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. He led the creation and implementation of this standardized clinical tool designed to rapidly assess, screen, and monitor cognitive functioning following concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Through his leadership, the MACE program became a cornerstone of military neuropsychological care, improving early detection and treatment for thousands of sailors and Marines and significantly enhancing TBI management and recovery outcomes across the naval services.
Dr. Doria is recognized for integrating cutting-edge clinical practices with mission-focused care, delivering psychological support directly to operational units, and pioneering interdisciplinary rehabilitation strategies that improved recovery and readiness.
In the private sector, Dr. Doria extended his trauma and crisis expertise to Delta Air Lines, where he consulted on mental health strategy, employee resilience, and crisis response protocols in high-stress operational environments.
A nationally recognized authority in trauma response and critical incident intervention, Dr. Doria has responded to over 1,400 critical incidents, including aviation mishaps, mass casualty events, sudden deaths, hospital-based crises, and large-scale disasters. He has served in response to major national emergencies such as Hurricane Katrina, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and mass fatality incidents requiring immediate behavioral health support for survivors, responders, and medical personnel.
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic (March–June 2020), Dr. Doria was recalled to active duty with the New York Guard and assigned to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City. As the sole behavioral health provider for military and emergency teams, he provided trauma counseling, crisis debriefings, and emotional support during one of the nation’s largest mass fatality operations, following over 32,000 COVID-19-related deaths statewide, including more than 21,000 in New York City alone. For his extraordinary contributions under these challenging conditions, he received the New York State Medal for Meritorious Service and the U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic Civilian Service Medal from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Deeply committed to veteran mental health, Dr. Doria founded Vets Treating Vets, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to delivering culturally competent, veteran-led telemental health services to veterans and military families across the country.
As Clinical Director of Doria Therapeutic Group, PLLC, Dr. Doria leads trauma-informed, specialized mental health care across New York, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. His practice integrates evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, grief, and complex trauma.
Dr. Doria has extensive experience supporting individuals through life transitions, identity development, chronic stress, and attachment-related concerns. He works with a diverse range of patients, including professionals facing burnout and those with histories of developmental trauma. Committed to culturally responsive, research-driven care, he fosters a therapeutic space rooted in trust, collaboration, and emotional healing.
Dr. Doria holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Master in Public Leadership (MAPL), and several additional master’s degrees in counseling and rehabilitation. He is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CTP), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC), and holds licensure in multiple states.
An experienced speaker, trainer, and consultant, Dr. Doria advises healthcare systems, government agencies, and nonprofits on trauma-informed systems, behavioral health program development, and emergency mental health response. His clinical leadership continues to influence best practices across both military and civilian mental health systems.
Outside of his professional work, Dr. Doria is a founding member of the United States Coast Guard Pipe Band and remains active in music, travel, and community service. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to healing, innovation, and service, especially in support of those impacted by trauma and military service.
Dr. Doria is highly educated, holding a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Master in Public Leadership (MAPL), a Master in Rehabilitation Counseling (MA), and a Master in Counseling (MA). He also completed a postdoctoral certificate in neuropsychology and holds several national certifications, including Clinical Trauma Professional (CTP), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Crisis Intervention Trainer. He is licensed to practice in New York, Hawaii, Maine, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.
Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Doria is a founding member of the United States Coast Guard Pipe Band and enjoys playing the bagpipes, walking, listening to music, and traveling. He remains deeply committed to his lifelong mission of serving others by providing compassionate, expert mental health care that fosters healing, resilience, and long-term well-being for individuals, families, and communities.
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