Mark Gorkin

Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW, widely known as The Stress Doc, is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and keynote speaker specializing in stress management, burnout prevention, and organizational change. Gorkin is recognized for delivering interactive programs focused on workplace wellness, team communication, and resilience for government agencies and major corporations.

Gorkin's career as The Stress Doc began after experiencing burnout while working on his doctoral thesis, which led him to write about stress for radio and television outlets. This personal journey informed his approach to mental health and stress resilience, shaping his work as a consultant and speaker.

Gorkin has served as a stress and violence prevention consultant for the US Postal Service and has led pre-deployment stress resilience, humor, and team-building retreats for the US Army. He has provided programs on stress, communication, managing change, leadership, and team building for military divisions and community services at various military installations. Gorkin also serves as a stress resilience, grief, and trauma consultant for the International Employee Assistance Program CCA in New York City. He is a founding partner and consultant for the Nepali Diaspora Behavioral Health & Wellness Initiative and provides cross-cultural diversity training for federal agencies.

As an author, Gorkin has written several books, including "Practice Safe Stress: Healing and Laughing in the Face of Stress, Burnout & Depression," "The Four Faces of Anger: Transforming Hostility and Rage into Assertion and Passion," "Fierce Longing…Fiery Loss: Relearning to Let Go, Laugh & Love," and "Preserving Human Touch in a High-Tech World: Writings, Raps & Rhymes." His writings are syndicated and have appeared in publications such as AOL's Online Psych, WorkforceOnline, Mental Health Net, Financial Services Journal Online, and Counseling Today. National Public Radio (NPR) has referred to his website as a workplace resource.

Gorkin authored the illustrated children's book "Where Is Charlotte?," which received the 5-Gold Star Highly Recommended Literary Titan Book Award. The book addresses themes of stress, grief, and resilience for children. He has also created psychologically humorous rap music through Shrink Rap Productions, contributing to innovative mental health education.

In his workshops, Gorkin combines humor with psychological insights and often incorporates rap music to engage audiences and address workplace tension. He frequently draws on his own experiences with burnout and recovery, emphasizing authenticity and practical strategies for mental health and workplace wellness.