Licensed to practice in Arizona and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships and 6 more.
Dr. Kimi Cohen
(she/her)
New to Grow
About me
Hi, I'm Dr. Cohen. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience working in the mental health field. I got my bachelor's degree at UCLA and my Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University, and built my career in Arizona where I did my final training. I work with people facing challenges with life changes, relationship and social experiences, mood issues, setting boundaries, and coping with stressors. I have unique expertise in helping people navigate serious mental illness. The work we do together might involve talking through a difficult experience, addressing a specific issue, or making a change. I put time and effort into building the relationship in therapy; I want you to experience an environment of trust and comfort as we do this work. It's a highlight of my profession to work together with someone to better their life, achieve a goal, or feel satisfaction and contentment.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Sometimes people come into therapy feeling apprehensive, and it is important to me to help people feel at ease. No matter the pace at which we work, the first session will feel worthwhile and productive. I will have reviewed any information you provided ahead of time, and will give you the opportunity to tell me about yourself, sharing what you believe is important for me to know. At times people are unsure about what to tell the therapist at the start. I will both listen and ask questions to help guide that process. You may have your goals identified and ready to share, or we will figure them out together. You will have a chance to ask questions about the course of therapy.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I recognize that seeking therapy takes awareness and courage, both important traits as you continue the work. My approach is person-centered, which means I work from a place of empathy and acceptance, offering my genuine reactions as we work collaboratively to meet your goals and get you where you want to be. I balance this approach with skill-based, problem-solving work to help you create change and abilities to do something in a new way. I will help you to think about situations in different ways and choose new actions to get your preferred outcomes. I establish a warm, comfortable, and nonjudgmental space to do this work together. I take time to think things through, and at the same time am efficient and productive. Because I have years of experience, I conceptualize issues from a wide perspective, and then individualize treatment based on your unique circumstances. Empathy and validation are a part of my natural style both personally and professionally.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Though I have a lot of experience addressing issues involving mood, relationships, coping with life stressors, and boundaries, my focus is more on the person rather than a specific issue. You might know what you want to accomplish in therapy, or it could be the case that you have some uncertainty; either way, I can help guide you toward growth and goals. I can be helpful to people that want to talk situations through, feel listened to and empowered to view things in new ways, make decisions, practice new behaviors, and take new actions.
Specialties
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Other specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Self Esteem
Serious Mental Illness
Identifies as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Arizona
Accepts
Arlo
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We will explore how you view things, and the ways these thoughts impact feelings and behavior. If we discover that some thinking patterns are leading to ineffective behaviors, we will work on reframing thoughts, or viewing situations in new ways.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Empathy (having a sense and understanding of the position you are in), acceptance of where you are at, and sharing my genuine reactions will be used to create a supportive, caring environment where you will feel empowered to explore issues and grow.