Allison Cohen, M.A., MFT

Allison Cohen, M.A., MFT

Verified Credentials

  • Profession(s):

    Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling

  • License Status:

    I'm a licensed professional.

  • Primary License:

    MFT - 43239

 
My Approach to Helping
As a marriage family therapist, I create a warm, educational, safe environment, where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings to improve their lives and find relief from their struggles. Through this journey, clients unearth and remove emotional stumbling blocks to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves they can be.

With a gentle but straight forward structure, I help clients achieve their goals by providing support, information and concrete solutions to their greatest issues.

 

More Info About My Practice
I have appeared on the Today show twice, been interviewed on National Public Radio (NPR)and WS Radio and have been quoted in Cosmopolitan as well as several online outlets including Glamour, WebMD, IVillage, AolHealth and more. These clips and articles can be viewed under the Media/Press section of my website, referenced at the top right corner of this page.

Free street parking.

Sliding scale fee slots available.

 

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I specialize in the treatment of "Life Issues;" the day to day struggles that everyone encounters at some point in their life. Whether it be a life transition, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, lack of communication skills, loss of intimacy or general couples issues, I work to offer greater awareness of the cause of these struggles as well as the solutions to remedy them.

 

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

I so admire the client's ability to take steps to improve their life and am privileged to play a small role in their journey from struggle to triumph. For me, the beauty of therapy lies in its ability to provide real solutions to real issues. Watching a client's ambition, effort and desire is nothing short of inspirational.

Services I Provide
  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Family Therapy
Ages I Work With
  • Adults
  • Elders
Languages I Speak
  • English
Groups I Work With
I work with couples, individuals and families ages 18 and up, struggling with the issues of day to day living including partner dynamics/romantic relationships, family conflict, self esteem, communication skills, building physical and emotional intimacy, anxiety/stress, depression, intuitive eating and life transitions.
Therapy Approaches I Use
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Humanistic Psychology
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Self Acceptance Training
  • Solution Focused Therapy
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Locations & Maps

Office 1:
5195 Lindley Ave. Tarzana, CA 91356 San Fernando Valley
Tarzana, CA 91356 United States
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Office 2:
9478 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 304 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 West Los Angeles
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With
  • Occupational & Academic Issues
  • Life Changes
  • Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
  • Emotion Management
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Social Skills & Problems
  • Depression & Mood
  • Health & Body
  • Family Problems
  • Identity Issues
  • Self-Esteem & Confidence
  • Sexuality
  • Attachment