Sandra E. Cohen, Ph.D.
Psychotherapy in Beverly Hills California
Are you scared to speak out? That’s not unusual if you live with “shoulds” or “should not’s” that are stopping you inside your mind. But, even so, it’s not impossible to find your voice. Here’s how. People all over the country are speaking out and protesting. You wish you could be like them. But you …
Are you unsettled, insecure, and expecting something bad to happen in this uncertain COVID-19 time? Do you wonder why some of your friends seem to manage uncertainty and don’t feel the same way? That’s complicated. There are and have been way too many uncertainties in the past 8 months. It’s a scary time. It’s hard …
Does your sadness not stop? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of despair? You’re not alone. Eight months of a pandemic is enough to put anyone in a state of prolonged grief. But there are things you can do to get out of it. It might be hard to believe that. With all the …
You’re lonely. How do you date in a pandemic that keeps dragging on and on? You keep asking yourself: “What can I do about it? How do I date safely now? ” You don’t want to be alone. Maybe, you haven’t been in a relationship since COVID-19 forced you into isolation. Or you broke up …
Narcissists draw you in with their charm and compliments. You needed love. He didn’t give it. Here are 4 ways being with a narcissist hurts your self-esteem. You need to know them. Because, now, you’re suffering, whether you’re in or you’re out. And, you’re reeling from the confusion and hurt. He seemed so into you, …
Do you have COVID-19 germaphobia? Are you very anxious about invisible germs? Here are things that can help. Even if you weren’t germaphobic or hypochondriacal before, these fears can take over in the dangerous situation we’re all in during COVID-19. But how much danger is there and exactly where? One thing is true. There are …
Did you suffer abandonment as a child? Were you neglected? The child of divorce. In foster care. Or left to figure things out on your own? If so, you may still be suffering the effects. It’s never too late for help or healing. But that often takes a kind of trust that’s hard to come …
Childhood sexual abuse leaves you with secrets and fear. You live behind walls. Alone. Vigilant. Angry. Always afraid. It’s hard to allow help. People aren’t to be trusted. If you live in this lonely world, you might wonder: Is there anyone to reach inside my pain? There is if you can take the leap. Sexual …
Have you just had a breakup? Sometimes, breaking up feels like the end of the world. If you feel your life is over and have no idea how to go on, here’s a stanza from the 1966 Skeeter Davis song End of the World that says it all: Why does my heart go on beating? …
