About 

Hello. My name is Marcus J. Houston. Most people also know me as "Bo." I am a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice in the East Bay.

I work with individuals spanning in age from late adolescence to older adulthood addressing a broad range of symptoms or concerns related to one's thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

Although psychiatric diagnosis and medication may be important in many cases, I believe that cultivating a therapeutic relationship is foundational to almost any treatment that aims for more enduring, long-term change. 

Below is a brief list of some of my pertinent educational and training experiences that may be of interest to those seeking treatment with me:

Education:

Emory University School of Medicine (2005-2010), MD (5-yr dual degree MD/MPH track)

Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (2008-2010), MPH in Behavioral Science & Health Education

Davidson College (1997-2001), BA in anthropology

Post-Graduate Training & Experience:

Emory University (2010-2014), psychiatry residency training (Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta VA Medical Center)

Emory University (2013-2014), Chief Resident of the Outpatient Psychotherapy & Psychopharmacology Training Program

Atlanta Asylum Network (2012-2014), Resident Clinical Director for medical & psychological evaluations of asylum seekers

Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute (2012-2014), two-year certificate course in psychoanalytic theory and practice

American Psychoanalytic Association (2013-2014), APsaA Fellowship awardee

Co-Chair of the American Psychoanalytic Association Fellowship Committee (current), co-chair committee in the selection, support, and development of future APsaA fellows

San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis (2014-2020), graduate of the adult psychoanalytic training program