In her capacity as a clinician Dr. Cohen is warm, supportive and direct in her approach. She is psychodynamic in her orientation. Dr. Cohen provides a safe, professional environment for clients to explore the issues that are causing their difficulty in achieving happiness, goals and/or objectives. Realizing that people have many roles in their life and need balance, Dr. Cohen teaches coping skills and how to deal with everyday stresses and relationships. She works in a way that brings balance to one's sense of self. Dr. Cohen believes that her clients have the strengths and resources to resolve their problems and are just "stuck" when they decide to enter treatment.

Dr. Cohen has appeared on several T.V. shows discussing issues related to relationships, children, parenting and family. She has contributed to numerous articles and books. She is frequently quoted in magazines, books and other publications. Dr. Cohen has authored chatpters in two professional books in the field of psychology. Dr. Cohen is a licensed psychologist (PSY 6954) and is trained in clinical, forensic and devolpmental psychology.

Dr. Cohen's areas of expertise:

• Adults - who are dealing with relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression and need to find the balance in their everyday lives.
• Couples - Her work with couples embraces the need to improve the communication and to enable them to have a relationship that is fulfilling to both parties.
• Divorce - Sometimes couples come when they are in the process of divorce and need to cope with their changing roles and life situation. She enables individuals to move forward letting go of the anger and to seek solutions and resolutions to the situation. Parents are taught how to deal with their children during this very difficult time.
• Children - With and without special needs. Dr. Cohen's experience as a former teacher and school psychologist enables her to liaison in a productive team approach with schools, teachers and parents.
• Parenting issues - Dealing with: Attachment/Bonding issues; Normal developmental issues; Discipline; Parent-child relationships; School related issues.