Jennifer Cohen, LICSW

I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement, that is rich in support, where you can feel free to talk and I can compassionately listen. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions. I believe we all get stuck sometimes repeating the same negative thinking, feelings and behaviors. I can help clients become unstuck and use new techniques to challenge the negative thinking which can leads to more positive feelings and behavior.