About Me
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I have seen patients throughout the life cycle for over 20 years, with an emphasis on child and adolescent therapy and parenting. I work with individuals, couples and families. A trained psychoanalyst, I use multiple modalities in my therapeutic approach.
Education
I received his undergraduate degree in English Literature and Psychology from Amherst College and his doctorate from The George Washington University. My APA approved internship was at the University of Pennsylvania where I worked with pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
Blog
In addition to the material here, follow my blog on Psychology Today. It explores timely topics related to mental health, wellness, and being a parent in today's world: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/kurt-w-ela-psyd#:~:text=Kurt%20Ela%2C%20Psy.,children%20and%20adolescents%20to%20elders.
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
My faculty appointment is through Georgetown University School of Medicine. I currently teach the following courses: Wellness, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; Group Therapy; Psychoanalytic Listening; and Personality Disorders.