Business Details
36 Years
experience
Experienced Psychotherapy Services in Philadelphia
Jane Abrams Psychotherapy has been dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care since 1990. Our practice focuses on creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship to address trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and grief. With expertise in psychodynamic and eclectic therapeutic approaches, we tailor treatment to each individual's unique needs. Our founder, Jane Abrams, brings decades of clinical experience, academic contributions, and teaching excellence to every session. We emphasize self-discovery, emotional resilience, and evidence-based practices to help clients achieve meaningful life changes.Our services cater to adults and couples seeking both short-term and long-term psychotherapy solutions. Located in Philadelphia, we combine traditional wisdom with contemporary research to deliver effective mental health support. Our commitment extends to clinical supervision for professionals and ongoing education in trauma theory and practice. Through empathy and professional rigor, we help clients navigate complex emotional landscapes and build healthier relationships. Our practice stands on the foundation that every individual's journey toward well-being is deeply personal and deserving of specialized care.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Grief & Loss
Relationship Counseling
Clinical Supervision
Life Transitions
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in trauma therapy and psychodynamic approaches
- Our practice combines academic research with personalized, evidence-based treatment plans
- We provide clinical supervision for both beginning and experienced mental health professionals
- Our founder has received teaching awards from the University of Pennsylvania
- We specialize in integrating neuropsychoanalysis with traditional therapeutic techniques
Associations and certifications
- Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for adult survivors of childhood abuse and PTSD. Utilizes psychodynamic approaches to address traumatic memories and develop coping strategies. Combines traditional psychotherapy with contemporary neuropsychoanalytic techniques to process recent traumatic experiences and build emotional resilience.
Grief & Loss
Compassionate counseling for individuals navigating the grieving process. Focuses on healthy emotional processing while maintaining daily functioning. Integrates evidence-based practices with personalized coping strategies to help clients adapt to significant life losses and transitions.
Relationship Counseling
Therapeutic support for couples at all relationship stages and individuals with relationship challenges. Emphasizes communication skills and conflict resolution. Addresses patterns affecting current relationships while exploring historical influences on relational dynamics.
Clinical Supervision
Professional development for mental health practitioners. Combines case-based learning with theoretical instruction. Focuses on trauma theory, psychodynamic approaches, and evidence-based practices for both emerging and experienced clinicians seeking professional growth.
Life Transitions
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, parenting phases, and retirement planning. Addresses adjustment challenges using psychodynamic frameworks. Helps clients develop coping mechanisms for medical diagnoses, empty nest syndrome, and other significant life milestones.
People
Jane Abrams
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Dr. Jane Abrams is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of private practice experience in Philadelphia. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and has received teaching awards from the institution. Dr. Abrams specializes in trauma therapy, neuropsychoanalysis, and relational psychotherapy, contributing extensively to academic literature and professional conferences in these fields.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychodynamic approaches while incorporating eclectic techniques tailored to each client's needs. My practice integrates traditional psychotherapy with contemporary neuropsychoanalytic methods and evidence-based practices.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive detailed receipts for potential insurance reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company directly to inquire about mental health coverage and reimbursement policies.
What are your areas of specialization?
I specialize in trauma therapy for adult survivors of childhood abuse, PTSD treatment, grief counseling, relationship therapy, and life transition support. I also provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes. The duration and frequency of treatment are determined collaboratively based on individual needs and therapeutic goals during our initial consultation.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Please contact the office directly to inquire about current telehealth availability. We maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance for all virtual therapy sessions when offered.
What is your cancellation policy?
Details about session scheduling and cancellation policies are provided during the initial consultation. We require advance notice for appointment changes to accommodate all clients' scheduling needs.
