Simona Cohen

Licensed Professional Counselor

National Certified Counselor

Hi.

I am so glad you are here.

Life’s circumstances and challenges can really wear on our resiliency and ability to cope effectively. Our past experiences can also shape our current beliefs about the world and influence how we show up in it. Sometimes this causes us to get stuck in certain thought and behavior patterns, which may no longer be serving us. My goal is to help clients get to the root causes of their difficulties and find new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Through my warm and direct approach, I empower clients to create a more meaningful life that is aligned with their personal values. I utilize different modalities (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore emotions, gain understanding and self-compassion, build courage, and learn & apply new skills to make positive, desired changes.

I frequently provide my clients with handouts, and podcasts/TED talks/apps/book recommendations that would enhance their therapeutic progress in between sessions. 

I received my Masters of Education in School Counseling from Georgia State University in 2015 and my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have a wide range of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of different settings - inclusion camps for individuals with Autism, classrooms, school counseling offices, and private practice.

Services

In-person and Telehealth sessions

Specialties

• Anxiety

• Depression

• OCD

• Loss and grief

• Interpersonal/relationship struggles

• Self esteem

• Stress management

• Life transitions

• Family changes

• Women’s issues

• Maternal health

Clients

Children, adolescents, and adults

*I am currently accepting new clients with morning and early afternoon availability.

Fun facts about me:

• I immigrated to the United States from North Macedonia at age 12

• I love spending time with my two sons, husband, and our black lab named Scuba

• I have completed a number of half marathons

If you have any questions about me or the therapeutic process, please reach out. I am truly honored to be part of my clients’ journeys, and I hope to support you through your own path to meaningful change and inner peace.

Take good care.