GREGORY ESTADT, PSY.D.

Practice Locations: South Philadelphia, Center City Philadelphia, Media, Pa. & Teletherapy

Dr. Estadt is a clinical psychologist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a group practice with locations in South Philadelphia, Center City Philadelphia, and Media, Pa. He specializes in cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, and believes that thoughts can had a powerful influence on emotions and behaviors. He works with clients to identify and change thought patterns that contribute to emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal problems. His therapeutic approach is direct and collaborative, and he provides a supportive environment in which clients can work towards achieving their goals. While drawing on the literature in implementing interventions that have been proven to be highly effective, he also provides a personalized approach tailored to each client.

Dr. Estadt has over fifteen years experience as a therapist and treats a wide range of issues. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, anger management, and mental health issues associated with medical problems. In addition to being a prominent cognitive-behavioral therapist, he has served as an assistant clinical professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and as a clinical psychologist on the medical staff at Kindred Hospital He also has worked extensively with adjudicated populations and has a strong background in juvenile and adult delinquency. He can provide psychological assessments for return-to-work and other needs on a limited basis in addition to his work as a psychotherapist.

Education

• Psy.D., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical Psychology
• M.S., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical Psychology
• M.A., LaSalle University, Clinical Counseling Psychology
• M.A., Temple University, Philosophy
• B.A., Bloomsburg Universtiy, English and Philosophy, Cum Laude

Clinical Training:

• Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania
• Anxiety and Agoraphobia Treatment Center, Bala Cynwd, Pennsylvania
• Center for Brief Therapy, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philaelphia, Pennsylvania
• State Correctional Institution at Graterford, Maximum Security Prison, Graterford, Pennsylvania

License, Certifications & Awards

• Licensed Psychologist, Pennsylvania

Additional Training

• Extensive training in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy
• Additional training in psychology and health
• Additional training in forensic psychology

Professional Activities and Memberships

• American Psychological Association – member
• Pennsylvania Psychological Association – member