Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis in Beverly Hills & all California
Welcome. I’m Dr. Sandra Cohen, a licensed psychologist and certified psychoanalyst in California with a long-standing practice in Beverly Hills. You might wonder what it means to be a psychoanalyst and if that’s an outdated form of therapy. t’s not.
When you work with me, I look at the whole picture of your psychological problems. I consider your history, current situation, and past and present relationships so we can discover and work out the roots of your symptoms. In my many years of clinical experience, this kind of therapy work will lead to the symptom relief you haven’t yet found.
I work in person, in my office in Beverly Hills, and I also see patients on HIPAA-compliant Zoom for Teletherapy across all of California. I have some openings in my practice, if you’re looking for psychotherapy now. Let’s see if I’m a good fit for you.
What Are You Seeking Psychological Help For?
Is this a time in your life when anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, the effects of childhood trauma, or confusion about a transition has reached a peak, and you can't manage the intensity of your feelings alone? Have the years of COVID-19 and beyond brought you to a crossroads? Is this a time to make new decisions, but you aren’t sure which way to turn?
Therapy can help.
I have worked as a therapist for over 40 years helping people deal with the ongoing effects of childhood trauma and other psychological struggles. Plus, I understand well the stressful nature of a Southern California lifestyle and the many demands of a busy and creative life.
As a trained psychologist and certified psychoanalyst in Beverly Hills, I can help you find a path ahead that resolves your anxiety and stress. We'll look at your current struggles and, also, at your past to understand why the present is so painful. From there, solutions about how to move on with your life can be found.
How Does Psychotherapy Work?
Psychotherapy in Dr. Sandra Cohen’s practice involves meeting weekly. It’s not uncommon to meet more than once a week for deeper work. We’ll decide together what frequency of sessions is best for you. During therapy, we’ll work to understand the roots of your symptoms and anxiety and find ways to activate your inner resources to become free.
It is important you feel understood. My #1 suggestion? Be patient with the process.
Psychotherapy provides lasting change but isn’t a quick fix. You and I will determine the length of time you need as we go along. It all depends on how challenging your situation is for you.
What Should You Expect From Our Sessions?
Each psychotherapy session is 50 minutes. There is no need to prepare. It is most effective to explore whatever comes into your mind. Also, I always work actively with you to understand your feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, distrust, or depression, and to help you create the life you want.
Recently, the COVID pandemic has evoked many emotional experiences. These include past unresolved traumas and feelings of grief, depression about a job loss, financial fears, and deep feelings of uncertainty about the future. If these challenges are keeping you up at night, therapy is a great place to begin to gain some relief from these worries and get back to living your life.
What Are My Areas Of Psychological Expertise?
Over the years, Dr. Sandra Cohen has developed many areas of expertise. I am trained in healing trauma and PTSD and the emotional entanglements that come from a traumatic childhood or past. But there is much more to my practice.
Here’s a short list of areas I can help you with:
Childhood Trauma
Sexual Abuse
Borderline Personality Disorder
Panic Attacks
Anxiety
Persistent Depression
Obsessional Worry
Eating Disorders
Creative Blocks
Relationship Fears
Intimacy Problems
Is This A Good Time In Your Life For Therapy?
My answer to this question falls into 3 buckets:
Number One:
Are you aware that your psychological struggles, depression, or anxiety are too much to handle on your own? That’s a good sign it’s time for therapy.
Number Two:
Do you have an hour (or more) a week and want to change your life? That’s a sign it’s a good time to start psychotherapy.
Number Three:
Are you feeling motivated to live a healthier life? That’s another sign it’s time for therapy. Knowing it’s the right time to get help doesn’t require saying yes to more than one item on this list.
Yet, many people think about psychotherapy for much too long before reaching out; wasting months, even years, feeling sad, depressed, anxious, isolated, and alone. That’s not necessary.
If you’ve considered therapy but haven’t taken the step yet, it’s not too late to start. I understand it can feel hard to ask for help, but if you want a better life, you can do something about it now.
Wondering Where To Begin?
My practice is located in Beverly Hills, California. But I can offer you individual psychotherapy or psychoanalysis either in-person in my office or across all of California in a teletherapy format via HIPAA-compliant Zoom.
All sessions are confidential whichever option you choose.
If you can’t meet in person, visit this page to learn about teletherapy. From San Diego to Los Angeles to San Francisco, CA, patients bring many issues that can be resolved with various time commitments in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis.
If you are wondering about psychoanalysis, you might ask if it’s the “stereotypical” Freudian “lay on the couch and tell me about your mother” experience you see in the movies. I can assure you it’s a whole lot more. If you’re curious about psychoanalysis and what's involved in this specialized experience, you can read more about psychoanalysis with me by clicking here.
Start Psychotherapy In California Today
If you’re ready to begin and you live in California, please leave me a confidential telephone message or send an email. I will get back to you to schedule a time to talk.
I offer a complimentary 25-minute Zoom consultation for you to see how we’d work together and if you feel we’re a good fit. It's important to feel confident that you’re getting the right psychotherapy for the challenges you’re facing today.
Would you like to schedule a meeting?
Here’s how to contact me:
Sandra E. Cohen, Ph.D.
435 North Bedford Drive
Suite 406
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.273.4827
sandracohenphd@gmail.com
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