Dr. Lew Abrams is a Licensed Clinical  Psychologist who has been in practice for the last 10 years on Maui, serving children, teens, and adults. As an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, he did research into the effects of divorce on children.  After taking several years off to travel around the world and work as a group home counselor with disturbed adolescents, he did his graduate training at UNC Chapel Hill, where he specialized in Behavioral Medicine, Couples and Family Therapy. His Masters research focused on helping children with leukemia to manage painful medical proceedures through guided imagery. His dissertation research examined the strengths of the African American extended family. He began working with Native Americans during his internship year at the Universityof Washington School of Medicine, and he received more training in family therapy with adolescents. After earning his Ph.D. in 1990, he worked for the Indian Health Service, where he deepened his understanding of chemical dependency and cross-cultural issues.

After arriving on Maui, Dr. Abrams conducted group therapy for adolencents and adults at the Molokini In Patient Psychiatric Unit at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He also provided family therapy through the Aloha House Child and Adolecent Mental Health Program. He has also provided clinical supervision to other masters and Ph. D. level psychotherapists.

Dr. Abrams is currently in private practice upcountry, where he works with couples, families, and individuals with a wide range of concerns.

Dr. Abrams is a relationship coach and will help you heal resentment, reach new agreements, and deepen the trust and intimacy in your relationship. If you or your family are having problems, please give him a call and find out how he can help. 

Most Insurance Accepted!

While not performing psychotherapy, Dr. Abrams is an artist and musician. To view his sculpture, go to Blue Mountain Sculpture. He and his wife (Mirayah Delamar) also periodically host full moon celebrations and other musical gatherings at the Ahimsa Arts Temple.

Conscious Parenting: A radio interview of Dr. Abrams
by Liah Howard of KAOI radio

Lew speaks from direct personal experience gained
through 22 years of cross-cultural marriage and, together with his wife,
raising 2 boys, now 13 and 19.

Links:

Blue Mountain Sculpture
Ahimsa Arts