Business Details
We are a dedicated practice offering psychotherapy to adults and couples in Philadelphia. With a psychodynamic foundation and an eclectic approach, we tailor each session to the individuals unique history and goals. Our founder, Jane Abrams, holds a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and brings over three decades of therapeutic experience. She has served as a senior clinical social worker at Beth Israel Hospital and as a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. We continuously integrate the latest scientific findings to ensure our interventions remain evidencebased and effective. Our therapeutic repertoire includes Trauma Therapy for childhood abuse survivors, Grief & Loss Therapy, Relationships Therapy, Clinical Supervision, and Life Transitions Therapy.
We emphasize a collaborative relationship, creating a safe, confidential space where clients can explore painful emotions and set achievable goals. Our commitment to client satisfaction drives us to monitor progress and adjust strategies to maximize wellbeing. We value transparency, offering clear explanations of treatment plans and expected outcomes. We celebrate each clients growth, recognizing that increased selfknowledge leads to better decisionmaking and emotional control. Our practice serves as a hub for both personal healing and professional development through faculty roles and research publications. We invite you to experience a compassionate, researchgrounded partnership that supports lasting recovery and personal growth.
We emphasize a collaborative relationship, creating a safe, confidential space where clients can explore painful emotions and set achievable goals. Our commitment to client satisfaction drives us to monitor progress and adjust strategies to maximize wellbeing. We value transparency, offering clear explanations of treatment plans and expected outcomes. We celebrate each clients growth, recognizing that increased selfknowledge leads to better decisionmaking and emotional control. Our practice serves as a hub for both personal healing and professional development through faculty roles and research publications. We invite you to experience a compassionate, researchgrounded partnership that supports lasting recovery and personal growth.
Highlights and features
- We hold a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from UPenn.
- Our psychodynamic expertise spans over 30 years of practice.
- We publish peerreviewed research on trauma and psychoanalysis.
- Our clinical supervision trains both novice and seasoned clinicians.
- We maintain uptodate knowledge through continuous academic involvement.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Trauma Therapy helps adult survivors of childhood abuse and PTSD heal deeply lingering emotional wounds. Our evidencebased approach integrates psychodynamic insight with contemporary trauma techniques. Clients leave with increased resilience, reduced symptoms, and a clearer path to overall longterm recovery.
Grief & Loss Therapy
Grief & Loss Therapy supports clients navigating the complex emotions after a significant loss. Using compassionate, evidencebased practices, we guide individuals through stages of grief, fostering acceptance and renewed purpose. Clients report improved emotional balance, stronger coping strategies, and a hopeful outlook for the future.
Relationships Therapy
Relationships Therapy helps couples and individuals strengthen connection, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust. We apply a blend of psychodynamic insight and practical communication tools tailored to each relationship dynamic. Clients experience deeper intimacy, clearer boundaries, and sustainable relational health that supports longterm partnership satisfaction.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision offers structured guidance for both new and experienced clinicians. Drawing on decades of therapeutic practice, we provide evidencebased supervision, skill refinement, and ethical decisionmaking support. Supervisors gain confidence, enhance clinical competence, and deliver higher quality care to their future clients.
Life Transitions Therapy
Life Transitions Therapy assists clients through pivotal life changes such as career shifts, parenting stages, or health diagnoses. We employ psychodynamic frameworks and modern coping strategies to help clients reframe challenges, set realistic goals, and maintain emotional equilibrium. Clients often report greater clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose after sessions.
