and has practiced psychotherapy for 16 years.
Her orientation is Rational Emotive / Cognitive
Behavioral She is a fellow and certified supervisor of the Albert
Ellis Institute and co-authored a book with Dr. Albert Ellis.
Including her Ph.D. she has earned three advanced
degrees in psychology. She studied at Ramapo College of New Jersey, New
York University,
and Temple University.
She is a fellow and diplomate of the Prescribing
Psychologist's Register and a fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute.
Dr. Abrams is the
Executive Director
of the Resolve Community Counseling Center of Scotch Plains.
After earning her PhD she completed a two year post
doctoral program at the Albert Ellis Institute where she studied
clinical applications of cognitive behavior therapy.
Her experience includes women and gender issues,
chronic illness, and problems related to weight and eating.
Dr. Abrams is the author or co-author of numerous
publications including the book "The Art and Science of Rational
Eating." Her latest book (in preparation) is a
textbook on Personality it is being co-authored with Albert Ellis and
Dr. Mike Abrams.
Her extensive skills in cognitive behavioral therapy
are complemented by her long experience in psychological testing and
evaluation; additionally, she has a strong background in providing
independent medical evaluations and expert witness testimony. She
has assessed and diagnosed the problems of people ranging from 6 to 75.
She has consulted to and provided services for the New
Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Family
Services. Dr. Abrams has also consulted to numerous attorneys and
insurance companies.
She has taught psychology at New Jersey City
University and has conducted workshops at the Albert Ellis Institute in
New York.
Dr. Abrams is fluent in Hungarian, Romanian, Moldovan
and, of course, English.