Dr. TONI CROCILLA

I strive to promote values of inclusivity, conscious capitalism, and anti-racism, advocating for these things in the communities I am a part of. Although I am ALWAYS learning and growing personally and professionally, I acknowledge that I am a White, cisgender female, temporarily able-bodied, doctor, and a business owner and that those identities come with various privileges that grant me access to resources, money, and safety that some of my colleagues of marginalized identities and individuals I serve do not benefit from. I understand that simply acknowledging my privilege is not sufficient and ongoing, lifelong work is needed to sustain awareness of implicit bias, racism, classism, and more. Some of the ways I continue to work on this include, engaging in ongoing conversations about these issues with the people in my life, attending regular training, engaging in clinical consultations, personal and professional fiction and international non-fiction reading, and intentionally seeking out and supporting businesses owned by marginalized individuals and those of the global majority, among others.

I am queer in my sexual orientation and poly in my relationship orientation. I spend time promoting and educating on sexual inclusivity and sex-positive views and treatment for those who are overpathologized due to sexual orientation, sexual preferences, and gender. How sex and sexuality are viewed in different cultures, generations, societies, and subcultures are important considerations in my work as a psychosexually informed provider.

I am, and always have been, a DISRUPTER and ADVOCATE. I feel empowered and honored to try and change the oppressive systems I work within for the betterment of those impacted by it and our community at large, with an emphasis on decolonizing therapy, people, and experiences.. I proudly marched in the first Women’s March in DC and consider it one of the best experiences of my life.

I am aware that the mental health system, diagnostic system, and criminal justice system are inherently racist. I do my best to consider intersectionality and cultural factors in my conceptualization and treatment of clients, as well as supervise any therapists to do the same.

I am a licensed psychologist with degrees in forensic and clinical psychology. I have spent extensive time working within the criminal justice system and those impacted by being in that system, including in a variety of settings (jails, prisons, community-based programs, private practice) and with different populations (men, women, and children; sex, violent, and substance-related offenses). I specialize in helping individuals within the criminal justice system adjust to incarceration, community reintegration, are struggling with substance abuse/addictions, and/or require sex offense treatment. This work essentially amounts to practice and research of carceral psychology.

Areas of Expertise:

• Carceral Psychology
• Trauma Psychology
• Sex and Sexuality
• Relationship Therapy

Credentials:

• Licensed Psychologist (Michigan)
• Kink Aware Professional (https://www.kapprofessionals.org/)
• Former Board President & Board Member of Youth Justice Fund (now called MARS)
• Former American Psychology-Law Society Member & Peer Reviewer
• Former Michigan Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers Board Member

Available For:

• I am available for Consultation, Supervision, Expert Testimony, Guest Lectures, and Dissertation Committees on my areas of interest and can be contacted at tcrocilla@wisemindpsychology.org for inquiries on availability and rate.
• I am available for Agency & Community-Based Training on the following topics: Psychology of Business, Carceral Sensitivity, Trauma, Psychoanalytic Perspectives of Sexuality, and Kink, Sex Offenses.
• See the Training & Consultation Services Tab for more offerings.