Michael J. Bland,
Psy.D., D.Min.
Dr. Michael J. Bland, Psy.D., D.Min., is a Clinical Counselor at the Center for Psychological
Services, Oak Lawn, IL and Clinical-Pastoral Coordinator for Victim Assistance Ministry,
Archdiocese of Chicago. Dr. Bland has worked for over ten years directly with victims of
sexual abuse by church personnel, including clergy. He holds a doctorate in psychology from
the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a doctorate in ministry from the Chicago
Theological Seminary. Dr. Bland has extensive clinical experience, including a psychology
internship at the Department of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health, City of
Chicago and a two-year psychology externship at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, an
inpatient facility for the state of Illinois. Born in New Jersey and a graduate of St. Louis
University, he is a nationally known consultant providing clinical and pastoral consultations
to dioceses, religious communities, and other church related agencies. He is also a consultant
to other not-for-profit and for profit agencies. Dr. Bland is himself a survivor (victim) of clergy
sexual abuse as a minor.