I limit my practice to a few clients with whom I can offer meaningful help. I do not think it is ethical for a psychologist to agree to work with someone who has a problem outside of their expertise or someone who has barriers that the psychologist suspects they cannot overcome. When I conclude that I can help someone, I collaborate with them while applying the most appropriate methods for their problems. I choose these methods from among the many I have studied or developed. This is sometimes called a Transdiagnostic Integrative technique. Here, a clinical label or diagnosis is less important than the unique collection of symptoms a person is living with. I also make sure that I come to understand the client's point of view, how their adversities, their personal philosophy, and their level of suffering combine to lead to their anxiety, depressed mood, or even anger. When the client agrees, I prefer to use psychological testing to be sure my assessment of the client's situation is supported by the best available science. When I conduct psychotherapy, I know it can only be effective when I view the client as presenting many intricate problems that must be fully understood, so each client's issues are approached as scientific hypotheses that guide therapy, which guide my specific interventions, but is always open to revision as new life history information or psychological data becomes available.
Since I have trained numerous therapists and continue researching and publishing in the field, my clients are assured they receiving the most effective evidence-based interventions. If you do see me, you can be confident that you will be unconditionally accepted in a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship with every effort being made to help you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English and Spanish (not sufficient to be the primary language in therapy)
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
Approach Description: As is required of all health care, my techniques are evidenced based. I use an integrative combination of cognitive, rational emotive, and interpersonal methods based on the unique situation of my client
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $240
- Out of Network
- My staff will help you get reimbursed by your insurer.
Education & Credentials
Dr. Mike Abrams PhD, MBA, ABPP
- Male
- License # 10659
- Licensed in NJ
- Practicing Since 1987
Education: Ph.D. and 2 Masters in Psychology from CUNY with a Masters from NYU. Several years of post doctoral clinical training at Columbia U. and the Albert Ellis Institute. Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Mike Abrams Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Clifton, NJ 07013 and Jersey City, NJ 07306
- Available Online for residents of New Jersey, New York
- Online Therapy Details: When I conduct a session online, I make use of screen sharing and video features of Zoom to make use of the most applicable technology to help make the session more helpful.
I work with adults of all ages who are suffering from life difficulties. My help is guided by 35 years of experience, two board certifications and the authorship of 6 books and numerous professional publications.