Shaun Cohen
Finding a new counselor can be a daunting task; so many therapists to sort through, words to read, specialties to choose from, it can be hard to know what you need. I have a strong base of skills in crisis counseling, trauma informed therapy, and enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ population, young adults, clients struggling with traumatic experiences, and those affected by anxiety, depression, or other mental health difficulties. I utilize an integrative approach focusing on client empowerment, improving interpersonal functioning and self-soothing techniques, and better understanding one's thought processes and values.
First session
When first meeting with me you will be given space to open up about what has you looking to engage in therapy. It is a time for you to get to know me as a therapist, discuss what you would like therapy to look like for you, what you don't want it to look like, and to help me better understand who you are. Our initial session can be as structured or open ended as you would like. We will work together to identify what you would like to work on and explore what treatment is going to look like moving forward.
Strengths
I am able to be flexible in my approach being able to challenge my clients, helping them in advocating for themselves in a way that is supportive and understanding. I treat each client with a sense of unconditional positive regard and have one main goal for all of my clients and that is allowing them to feel supported and unjudged in the work I do with them. I look to facilitate growth and better personal understanding in every client I work with.