Zhanna Cohen , LMHC, LPC

Zhanna Cohen is a Connecticut-based therapist who began her clinical career after earning a Florida mental health license in 2013. Over more than a decade she has worked with individuals, adolescents, and families navigating life transitions, career changes, relationship challenges, gender dysphoria, adoption and foster care concerns, family of origin issues, depression, self-esteem struggles, and attachment-related difficulties.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to the specific needs and goals of the individual. Zhanna emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies, recognizing the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and offering steady support throughout the process.

She provides services in English and Russian and holds professional credentials as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. Zhanna focuses on building a collaborative relationship that honors each client’s story while helping them move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Zhanna Cohen uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support clients in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them clarify values and goals - this approach often helps with identity questions, attachment concerns, and life transitions. CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce depression, improve self-esteem, and address unhelpful patterns. DBT offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for clients managing intense emotions, impulsivity, or anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Zhanna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Zhanna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for people in different locations. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists without rearranging daily life, helping clients maintain continuity of care and practice new skills in real time.