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 You might wonder what it means to be a psychoanalyst and if that’s an outdated form of therapy. It’s not. What it means is that I look at the whole picture of your psychological problems. I consider your history, current situation, and 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 Zoom for Teletherapy across all of California. I have some openings in my practice if you’re looking for psychotherapy.

But, before we get there, let’s see if I’m a good fit for you.

Ask Yourself What You Need Psychological Help For…

Is this a time in your life when your anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, the effects of childhood trauma, or confusion about a transition has reached a peak and you cannot manage the intensity of your feelings alone? That’s when patients typically begin working with me.

So, my psychological support is frequently sought when someone reaches a critical point and can’t figure things out alone. Have these 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.

As a trained psychologist and certified psychoanalyst in Beverly Hills, I help patients find a path ahead that resolves their anxiety and stress. We look to the past to understand why the present is so painful. From there, solutions about how to move on with your life can be found.

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.

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

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 thought about therapy but haven’t taken the step, 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.

Is It Time to Get Started With My Psychotherapy Services?

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. Additionally, all sessions are confidential whichever option you choose.

If you can’t meet with me in person, visit this page to learn more about your teletherapy option. From San Diego to Los Angeles to San Francisco, CA, patients bring many different issues that can be resolved with various commitments of time 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. No. In fact, I can assure you it’s a whole lot more. If you’re curious about psychoanalysis and what is involved in this specialized experience, you can read more about psychoanalysis with me by clicking here.

Start Psychotherapy In California Today

Sandra E. Cohen, Ph.D.

435 North Bedford Drive

Suite 406

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

310.273.4827

sandracohenphd@gmail.com