Jennifer Doherty

Jennifer Doherty, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Philadelphia Couples Therapy specializes in couples work, with a focus on interracial and intercultural couples, affair recovery, and issues surrounding trust and intimacy.

She is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Systems Theory and completed doctoral studies at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, where she received extensive training in multicultural issues. She offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and specialized support for affair recovery as part of a team of doctoral-level clinicians.

Her compassion-based approach combines a warm and calming presence and can be direct when necessary to help partners build resiliency, reconnection, and lasting trust and intimacy. She welcomes couples from diverse backgrounds and helps partners view differences as sources of bonding and connection.