About

Dr. Alan Kagel

WHO WE ARE

About Dr. Alan Kagel, Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Alan Kagel is a compassionate and highly experienced licensed psychologist, specializing in therapy for individuals of all ages. With over 38 years of experience, he has helped countless people achieve personal growth, healing, and emotional well-being. He has a deep commitment to understanding his clients’ struggles and offering empathetic and insightful guidance. This has helped make him a trusted therapist for many individuals and families.

Therapeutic Approach

Empathy and Understanding

Empathy and Understanding

Dr. Kagel believes in building a therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy, where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in exploring their thoughts and emotions.

Emotional Relief & Personal Growth

Emotional Relief & Personal Growth

He helps clients express deep emotional pain, overcome traumas, and heal from psychological wounds, all while fostering personal growth, improved self-esteem, and confidence.

Collaboration

Collaboration

Dr. Kagel views therapy as a collaborative journey where both the therapist and the client work together to achieve therapeutic goals. He actively listens and helps clients express their thoughts and feelings, leading to clarity and growth.

The therapeutic process

If you decide to begin psychotherapy with Dr. Kagel, he will initially focus on understanding your presenting problems or why you desire therapy and your motivation for assistance. You will work together to establish goals that you wish to accomplish in therapy and your life. Progression in treatment will be continually monitored and the length of treatment will vary depending on the issues and concerns one brings to the treatment process.

Professional Work Experience

Dr. Kagel’s career spans multiple fields, from teaching to coaching and psychotherapy:

1972

Teaching Career

He began teaching in 1972 at Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, as a health and physical education teacher and was a succesful coach for football, basketball, and baseball.

1985

Coaching Career

Dr. Kagel’s passion for sports continued through his coaching roles in high school sports, where he helped develop athletes' skills and mentored students both on and off the field. He remains deeply involved in sport psychology.

1994

Teaching Career

Dr. Kagel also taught at various elementary schools and ended his teaching career at the High School for Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia in 1994.

Since 1988

Clinical Practice

Dr. Kagel has been providing psychotherapy in private practice in West Deptford, NJ since 1990. He has also worked in various settings including community helpcenters, schools, corporations, athletic organizations, nursery facilities as well as his private practice. 

Educational Background

Dr. Kagel’s educational journey reflects his dedication to understanding human behavior, growth, and well-being. His formal education includes:

1972Temple University

BS in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

1978Marywood University

MS in Humanistic Education and Psychology

1985Temple University

Doctoral Degree in Psychology of Human Movement

1986 & 1987

Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

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