About
April Fallon, PhD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine. She has over 30 years of experience teaching medical students, psychology/social work students, and psychiatric residents. Her clinical practice focuses on anorexia nervosa, bulimia, eating disorders, and adoption-related mental health. Fallon holds certifications in group psychotherapy from the American Group Psychotherapy Association and has served in leadership roles in organizations like the Philadelphia Area Group Psychotherapy Society and the Society for Personality Assessment.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, University of Pennsylvania (1981)
- BA in Psychology, Allegheny College (1975)
Research Interests: Fallon specializes in group therapy dynamics, body image disturbances, effects of physical abuse, and the psychological impacts of child adoption. Her work integrates clinical practice with qualitative research on maternal-child bonding in adoptive families and ethical challenges in combined individual/group therapy.
Awards:
- Psychiatry Resident Teaching Award (Drexel University, multiple years)
- Psychiatric Educator Award (Philadelphia Psychiatric Society, 2012)
Professional Contributions: Fallon has authored/co-authored multiple books on group psychotherapy, including Group Development in Practice (2009) and Working with Adoptive Parents (2013). She has also contributed chapters on topics like Latino gender roles, revenge in clinical practice, and identity development for international medical graduates.
Clinical Affiliations: She practices independently in Bala Cynwyd, PA, and has held fellowships at Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute and Friends Hospital.
