Erik J. Abell, Ph.D.
(PSY 16096)
Erik J. Abell, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive therapy with extensive outpatient experience in short-term, goal focused treatments.
Dr. Abell received his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Irvine, his master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine University and his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. He has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including non-profit counseling centers, the Trauma Research Institute, San Diego, Scripps Clinic, Division of Mental Health, La Jolla, the Center for Cognitive Therapy, Newport Beach and the Cognitive Therapy Clinic, before founding Cognitive Therapy Orange County in 2003. Dr. Abell is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Dr. Abell enjoys working with individuals from early to late adulthood, couples and families seeking assistance with a variety of problems. They include difficult adjustments to work, relationships, marriage, parenting, and family stresses. Additionally Dr. Abell is experienced treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder and anger. Dr. Abell also works with individuals with severe disorders in thinking and their families. Dr. Abell is consistently impressed with his patients' willingness to make significant changes in their lives and the lasting improvement they experience.