Dr. Jennifer Elam, PhD, PA | Psychologist

About Dr. Jennifer Elam

Focus areas

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Jennifer Elam

Hello. I look forward to working with you. My background is one of growing up on farms, having little money, and ambitious dreams. I did not know exactly what it was, but I knew I wanted to go to college and get out of the tobacco fields around me. My dreams came true. I became a psychologist and a teacher, spending decades working in residential treatment and then in schools, with the last 13 years focused on working with preschoolers and their families to prepare them to succeed in school. As a teacher, I taught many college and university courses as well as workshops, most recently addressing grief and trauma. In the early 1990s, I felt led to live and work at or near the world center of Quakers called Pendle Hill in PA. There, I studied and taught Arts and Spirituality while also serving as a psychologist in nearby schools. I came to see the importance of Co-Creativity?creating together a piece of life we truly want to live. My specialties in the Arts have been writing, visual arts, and dancing/movement from a "no wrong way" perspective. I incorporate these into the therapy process as they become beneficial. For much of my life, I have also been engaged with my own therapeutic process. Having been a client for several years gives me the perspective of what might be important to you as we work together, never assuming I know or forgetting to ask you. In our sessions, I want to hear about you, find our starting points, and from there develop action plans each session to work on the goals needed to find the life you dream of and are willing to work toward.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of- network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

NPI number

1891492724

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Elam?

Generally, Dr. Jennifer Elam has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Elam's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Jennifer Elam accepting new patients?

Dr. Jennifer Elam generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Elam's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Jennifer Elam accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Elam online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Elam using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Jennifer Elam work with?

Dr. Jennifer Elam works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jennifer Elam?

Dr. Jennifer Elam frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jennifer Elam on their profile.