Since completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (1977) and his Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling, Stephen Abraham has become a certified professional counselor, licensed independent mental health practitioner, and recognized psychoanalytic psychotherapist. He has continued his education through studying under several noted theorists including Jill Savage Scharff, MD, Neville Symington, MD, Anne Alvarez, PhD, Charles Ashbach, PhD, Robert Bly, PhD, James Hillman, PhD, David Scharff, MD,  Marion Woodman, PhD, Michael Meade, among others.

In the early 1970’s he has specialized in Gestalt therapy training at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California where he worked as their organic gardener. He then has completed study in Poona Ashram, India, and with Carl Rogers at the University of California at San Diego’s group therapy program.

Steve’s interests in and study of psychoanalysis and object relations theory began in the early 90’s and culminating in his obtaining the International Psychotherapy Institutue’s two year training certification, their two year proficiency certification and on the way towards their family, couple, child and adolescent proficiency certification. He is beyond the half-way point towards a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has yet to choose to complete it.