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Irene M. Dougherty
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Irene M. Dougherty

Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Abington, PA 19001
Let's Connect (215) 770-0086
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and over 25 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and couples. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and I'm dedicated to offering high quality care in a safe, supportive environment where insight, healing, and personal growth can flourish.
My approach to therapy is grounded in support, insight, and collaboration. I work with clients to address current challenges and long-standing patterns, offering guidance and compassion along the way. Together, we explore your story, identify your needs, and develop strategies to help you reach your personal goals.
Feeling heard and understood is at the heart of healing, and it’s something I strive to offer every client. I approach each person with genuine curiosity and compassion, seeking to understand the experiences that have shaped who they are. I believe everyone deserves the chance to become their best self and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Call or Irene M. Dougherty now for a free 15 minute consultation - (215) 770-0086

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Abington, PA 19001

(215) 770-0086
My website
I see clients virtually and am available for sessions on weekdays and evenings.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (215) 770-0086
Photo of Irene M. Dougherty, Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Abington, PA 19001

(215) 770-0086
My website
I see clients virtually and am available for sessions on weekdays and evenings.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Highmark
  • Penn Behavioral Health
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Some plans reimburse for my services
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network with Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, CuraLinc Healthcare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PA, Independence Blue Cross PA, Blue Cross Blue Shield MA, Penn Behavioral Health, and Quest Behavioral Health. I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients.
Photo of Irene M. Dougherty, Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 770-0086
"
I am in-network with Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, CuraLinc Healthcare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PA, Independence Blue Cross PA, Blue Cross Blue Shield MA, Penn Behavioral Health, and Quest Behavioral Health. I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients.
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Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 770-0086

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC003468 Irene M. Dougherty
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Temple University, Graduated 2000
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Center for Credentialing & Education ACS 1950 / 2015
  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 86543 / 2003
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Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (215) 770-0086
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Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (215) 770-0086

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (215) 770-0086
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Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (215) 770-0086

3 Endorsements

Coleen Markey
Coleen Markey
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Irene is an exceptional therapist whose warmth and insight immediately put others at ease. She listens deeply helping her clients to feel seen and heard while working toward meaningful, lasting change.
Stephanie Ochoa
Stephanie Ochoa
CounselorLMHC-DLPC
Irene is one of the warmest, most grounding clinicians I've ever worked with. Her presence is soothing, inclusive, and instantly safe. She has a gift for making people feel deeply seen and understood, and she guides clients with genuine curiosity and stead
AR Therapy Services
AR Therapy Services
Licensed Professional CounselorPhDLPCACS
Irene is a kind and compassionate therapist who has exceptional skill in getting to the heart of those that have the joy of working with her. Irene is supportive, insightful, and you with her you feel understood, heard, and deeply cared for in therapy.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
Photo of Irene M. Dougherty, Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (215) 770-0086
Photo of Irene M. Dougherty, Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (215) 770-0086

Location

Primary Location

Abington, PA 19001

(215) 770-0086
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I see clients virtually and am available for sessions on weekdays and evenings.
Photo of Irene M. Dougherty, Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (215) 770-0086
"
I see clients virtually and am available for sessions on weekdays and evenings.
Photo of Irene M. Dougherty, Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Irene M. Dougherty
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (215) 770-0086