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Dr. Lidia D. Abrams, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York, with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. She has co-authored two books in psychology, including a textbook on Personality Theories. She is a Fellow and Supervisor at the Albert Ellis Institute. She has been board certified as a prescribing psychologist, with experience in making medication recommendations. She has offices in Clifton and Jersey City.

Dr. Mike Abrams is a New Jersey psychologist (license #2564) and has practiced psychotherapy for more than twenty five years. His orientation is Rational Emotive / Cognitive Behavioral, although he has had substantial psychoanalytic training. He is a fellow and certified supervisor of the Albert Ellis Institute and has co-authored three books, a book chapter, and a journal article with Dr. Ellis. He is currently on the faculty of the masters program in counseling at New York University. The linchpin of his approach is his absolute avoidance of moral judgments. He does all he can to help all clients no matter what their problem, history, or background. He has extensive experience working with people with mood (depressive and bipolar disorders), anxiety disorders, and social conflicts. His experience also includes extensive work with people in crisis. He has helped people in crises arising from such stressors as criminal charges, job loss, and sexual problems. His experience includes helping both men and women who had been sexually victimized or traumatized.