Irene Dougherty

Irene Dougherty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Abington, PA, with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and couples. She specializes in addressing complex mental health challenges, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and eating disorders. Her practice is deeply committed to providing an inclusive, allied environment for the LGBTQ+ community, racial justice allies, and diverse populations, ensuring every client feels seen and understood.

Her therapeutic approach focuses on developing practical coping skills and addressing long-standing patterns through a collaborative, insight-oriented process. She provides specialized support for various life transitions and neurodivergent-related concerns, such as managing emotional disturbances, family conflict, parenting challenges, and relationship issues. Whether working with adults or elders, she utilizes diverse modalities to foster healing and personal growth in a safe, supportive space.

Irene offers convenient telehealth/online therapy sessions for those needing remote support. She is currently accepting new clients, with individual sessions priced at $150. A wide range of insurance plans are accepted, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and Penn Behavioral Health, and she also supports various payment methods such as HSA, Venmo, and Zelle.