Psychologists, Authors & Professors
Expert Clinical Care for Individuals and Couples
Helping for Over 25 Years
Psychologists, Authors & Professors
Expert Clinical Care for Individuals and Couples
Helping for Over 25 Years
Dr. Lidia Abrams has more than 30 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology. She trained under Dr. Albert Ellis, the founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and has dedicated her career to evidence-based treatment, psychological evaluations, and forensic assessments. She has expertise in several areas of psychology, in particular psychological evaluations, assessments and treatment of couples and families.
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Dr. Lidia Abrams provides objective, evidence-based psychological evaluations for courts, attorneys, employers, agencies, and individuals throughout New Jersey. With over 30 years of clinical and forensic experience, she is known for thorough assessments, balanced opinions, and evaluations that stand up to legal scrutiny.
Using objective data collected in an ethical manner, unbiased conclusions and recommendations will be provided. If findings do not support the client’s desired outcome, the client will be informed before incurring additional expenses unless otherwise instructed.
Comprehensive forensic evaluations and expert testimony for legal matters, family court proceedings, and litigation support.
Objective assessments of family dynamics, parent-child relationships, and concerns involving custody disputes, parental fitness, and parent-child contact issues.
Evaluations designed to assess a parent's ability to provide a safe, stable, and supportive environment for their children.
Comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess an individual's or family's readiness and suitability for the adoption process.
Psychological assessments for parents involved with child welfare agencies, helping courts and agencies make informed decisions regarding reunification & child welfare.
Evidence-based assessments for short-term and long-term disability claims involving psychological, emotional, or cognitive conditions.
Professional evaluations to determine whether an individual can safely and effectively perform the essential duties of their position.
Assessments of work capacity, vocational strengths, employability, and barriers to successful employment.
Psychological evaluations supporting hardship waivers, asylum claims, U-Visas, VAWA petitions, and other immigration-related matters.
Comprehensive psychological evaluations related to firearm ownership, restoration, licensing, and court-related requirements.
Comprehensive testing services for clinical, educational, vocational, and forensic purposes.
Psychological evaluations and counseling services available in Romanian and Hungarian to ensure clear communication and culturally sensitive care.
Dr. Lidia D. Abrams is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York with more than 30 years of experience in clinical, forensic, and cognitive behavioral psychology. She trained under Dr. Albert Ellis, the founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and is a Diplomate of the Board of Rational Emotive/Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as a Fellow and Supervisor at the Albert Ellis Institute. Throughout her career, she has remained dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care while advancing the field through education, supervision, and professional leadership.
Dr. Lidia Abrams provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. She has extensive experience providing psychotherapy, comprehensive psychological evaluations, and forensic assessments for individuals, couples, and families. She is widely recognized for her expertise in custody evaluations, parental fitness assessments, and other court-related psychological evaluations. Her work is guided by objectivity, clinical excellence, and a commitment to delivering clear, well-supported opinions.
As an experienced forensic psychologist, Dr. Abrams has worked extensively with the legal system. She has been qualified as an expert witness and has testified in Family Courts throughout New Jersey, providing balanced, thorough, and evidence-based testimony. She has conducted or supervised hundreds of psychological evaluations for Family Court and is respected by attorneys, judges, and fellow professionals for the quality and integrity of her work.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Abrams serves as the Executive Director and Clinical Supervisor of Resolve Community Counseling Center, where she oversees the training and supervision of master's- and doctoral-level clinicians and interns. Her leadership has helped shape the professional development of numerous mental health practitioners while ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services to the community.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Abrams has co-authored books and professional articles on psychology and mental health, contributing to the advancement of evidence-based treatment. She has also served on the New Jersey Psychological Association Ethics Committee and as a Board Member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), New Jersey Chapter, reflecting her longstanding commitment to ethical practice, professional excellence, and the advancement of psychology.
For psychological evaluations and reports, a retainer is requested to cover the estimated number of hours required to interview all parties involved, administer, score and interpret psychological testing, review related documents and write the evaluation.
The estimated number of hours will vary depending on the scope of the evaluation. If deposition and/or testimony is requested, payment is requested for a minimum of two hours plus travel prior to services being initiated.
Payment is due when services are rendered unless third-party payment arrangements have been made.
Dr. Lidia Abrams is provider for Medicare but not in-network with private insurance companies. The office will help submit claims for reimbursement according to coverage guidelines.
Regardless of the source of fees or the identity of the referral source, Dr. Abrams is an independent, objective evaluator.
Using objective data collected in an ethical manner, unbiased conclusions and recommendations will be provided. If findings do not support the client’s desired outcome, the client will be informed before incurring additional expenses unless otherwise instructed.
If a session is not cancelled within 24 hours, the full fee will be assessed.
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Whether you require a forensic evaluation, disability assessment, expert witness consultation, or fitness-for-duty evaluation, Dr. Abrams provides objective, evidence-based assessments tailored to your needs.