Abrams and Associates

Specialties

We are a family-​friendly group of psychologists working with adults, couples, parents, teens and children, treating a wide variety of mental health needs and behavioral challenges.

We offer psychotherapy, testing and personality assessment, parent consultation and social skills groups. Our psychologists will tailor an approach suitable to your individual needs in order to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.

History

Established in 1991.

Dr. Kay Abrams, the Director, built her practice by bringing psychology to the community through her writing and speaking. She is a member of the Media Division of the American Psychology Association and has 20 years experience facilitating psychotherapy with children, teens, couples and families. In 2007, Dr. Kay grew her practice in Kensington, Maryland, bringing together several talented licensed psychologists who collaborate as a team to provide assessment, consultation or therapy for all ages.

Meet the Business Owner

Kay A.

Business Owner

Dr. Kay Abrams received her undergraduate degree at University of Colorado in Boulder in 1985 and her Masters in 1989 followed by her Doctorate in 1991 at University of Maryland, in College Park, Maryland. Her Internship placement was at Taylor Manor Hospital in 1990 and her post doc training of two years focused on social-​emotional and behavioral assessment of children. Dr. Abrams published her dissertation research in the International Journal of Eating Disorders [1991] and opened her first private practice in Silver Spring, Maryland in 1991. Her vision is to sustain a collaborative and progressive psychology team to assess children, teens and adults in need of mental health services.