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Craig Marquardt, PhD, LP
Craig Marquardt, PhD, LP
It's rewarding when the puzzle pieces finally come together—when someone who has spent years feeling stuck starts to see a way forward. The right treatments can make a difference. My role is to create and implement treatment plans that may bring about that kind of radical change.
For me, this means taking time to understand each person while doing the necessary detective work to uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface. By combining careful assessment with effective treatments, I strive to streamline and focus the therapy process. This allows us to concentrate our time in therapy on bringing about the changes you want most in your life.
Training and Past Appointments
Training and Past Appointments
PhD, Clinical Psychology (2012–2018): University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
APA-approved Internship (2017–2018): Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS).
Post-doctoral Research Associate (2018–2022): University of Minnesota, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Staff Psychologist, Clinician Investigator (2022–2025): Minneapolis VAHCS.
Assistant Professor (2022–present): University of Minnesota, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis
Background and Philosophy
Background and Philosophy
My first experience with therapy as a high school student sparked my curiosity about the mind. Yet, parts of that experience felt incomplete: no assessment tools were used, no alternative explanations were explored, and no backup plan was discussed. I left therapy feeling confused, wondering if I had missed something critical.
That experience shaped my later professional approach as a psychologist. When people seek therapy, they deserve more than just a space to talk—they deserve expertise. My role is to provide that expertise using tools that clarify problems and accelerate treatment. Breakthroughs happen when new insights and thoughtful planning lead to meaningful action.
Expertise
Expertise
My time as a researcher informs how I practice clinical psychology. I've done projects on trauma/PTSD, resilience, depression, anxiety, and psychotherapy treatment outcomes—often blending clinical insight with research findings. My research often includes military veterans and their families.
Not all psychotherapy treatments are equally effective, so I rely on methods backed by strong evidence. By integrating research findings into my clinical work, I aim to provide ethical and effective mental health care that leads to lasting change.
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
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