Dr. Mark McKee is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Following his discharge from the United States Marine Corp, Dr. McKee received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (B.S.) and Master of Education Degree in Counseling Psychology (M.Ed.) from North Texas State University, and his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology-Chicago (now Argosy University). He was on the faculty there for 17 years, teaching a variety of graduate courses including Infant, Child and Adolescent Development, Psychopathology and Psychotherapy. He also served as Clinical Research Project Chair and Member for over 40 projects.

He has been on the Allied Medical Staff of Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital (Naperville, IL) since 1991 and developed the post-doctorate Child and Adolescent Fellowship Program which he directed until 2006. Dr. McKee is on the Medical Advisory Committee of Naperville, IL School District 203, and a Diplomate with the American Board of Psychological Specialties in Child Psychology under the American College of Forensic Examiners. He is also a member of the APA, Council for National Registry of Health Service Providers in Psychology, and a Life Member of The National Registry of Who’s Who–2000 Edition.

Dr. McKee is married and has a daughter and son in college. He enjoys running, gourmet cooking and spending time with his family.

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