Journal of Psychiatry

M. Louis Ruffalo

Biography

Mark L. Ruffalo, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., L.C.S.W., is a psychotherapist in private practice in Tampa, FL, and an affiliate assistant professor at the University of South Florida Department of Psychiatry. He received his bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in psychiatric social work from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed his internship at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed additional postgraduate training at the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. He is a member of the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work and currently serves as membership chair of the Academy for the Psychoanalytic Arts. He is licensed to practice psychotherapy in the States of Florida and North Carolina. His Education is in Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Certificate in Mental Health from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, summa cum laude University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Postgraduate training Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, Chicago, IL Internship University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Pittsburgh, PA He is a member in American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work.

Research Interest

He specializes in the treatment of a range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, and stress, and has particular interest in the psychotherapy of schizophrenia and psychosis