Dr. Ira Abrams is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience providing individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy, integrating cognitive-behavioral and psycho-dynamic psychotherapies. He works to enable clients to function adaptively and to have more satisfying relationships.
"I use a collaborative approach to create the safety needed for growth and change, integrating practical problem-solving skills and self exploration. I provide a safe, supportive environment in which I help my clients reduce their symptoms of anxiety and depression, better manage anger, communicate feelings, build self-esteem, seek healthier relationships and be more comfortable with themselves. Offering both short and long-term intervention, I help clients develop better coping and stress management skills."
Dr. Abrams received his Doctorate from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1988. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Maryland Psychological Association (MPA) and the Association of Practicing Psychologists of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
Dr. Abrams is a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (C-SAT). He studied under Dr. Patrick Carnes the founder and director of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and one of the leading theorist, researchers, and writers in the field.
Services provided include comprehensive assessments, individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, and group psychotherapy.
"I use a collaborative approach to create the safety needed for growth and change, integrating practical problem-solving skills and self exploration. I provide a safe, supportive environment in which I help my clients reduce their symptoms of anxiety and depression, better manage anger, communicate feelings, build self-esteem, seek healthier relationships and be more comfortable with themselves. Offering both short and long-term intervention, I help clients develop better coping and stress management skills."
Dr. Abrams received his Doctorate from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1988. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Maryland Psychological Association (MPA) and the Association of Practicing Psychologists of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
Dr. Abrams is a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (C-SAT). He studied under Dr. Patrick Carnes the founder and director of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and one of the leading theorist, researchers, and writers in the field.
Services provided include comprehensive assessments, individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, and group psychotherapy.
