Erika Cohane, LCSW
Royal Palm Beach,USA
Summary
Licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of providing clinical services to individuals, couples and groups. Specializing in change work for human potentiality, personal growth and self actualization. Committed to assisting clients in developing the necessary skills to address their present life challenges and improve their quality of life.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Erika Cohane, LCSW LLC
10.2011 - Current
- Providing individual, couples and group psychotherapy services to facilitate healing and empowerment.
- Assisting clients in the development of skills and clinical techniques for emotional well being.
- Developing creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
- Guiding patients through exploration of personal trauma, resulting in significant emotional healing.
- Developing and facilitating workshops, gatherings and retreats for personal growth.
Psychotherapist
TheraCounsel
09.2009 - 10.2014
- Provided psychotherapy services to residents living in Independent and Assisted Living Facilities.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Psychotherapist
Joan E. Childs & Associates
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Co-facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Prevention Specialist
Historic Triangle Substance Abuse Coalition
04.2001 - 06.2003
- Working with existing community agencies to coordinate and provide prevention services aimed at reducing the incidence of substance abuse among youth.
Kid Power Counselor, Oak Hill Elementary
River Region Human Services
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Providing prevention education, guidance, case management, and counseling services to students identified with academic, behavioral, and or family related difficulties.
Substance Abuse Partner P/T
F.A.S.T. (Families & Schools Together)
10.1999 - 12.2000
- Responsibilities included co-facilitating a family program by providing research based/structured activities for families as well as substance abuse presentations, information, and referrals as needed.
Teacher/Advisor - Smart Girls/Social Studies
PACE Center For Girls, Dade
07.1998 - 11.1998
- Responsibilities included developing, teaching, and maintaining individualized curriculum, serving as advisor to 10 students, and tracking academic progress for 41 girls identified as “at-risk”.
Family Specialist Coordinator
PACE Center For Girls, Dade
05.1996 - 06.1998
- Responsibilities included supervising and coordinating an after school/weekend program, networking, case managing, and advocating for students enrolled in the program, and providing counseling services to the students and their families.
Therapist P/T
Joan E. Childs & Associates
10.1994 - 05.1996
- Responsibilities included co-facilitating adult group therapy and providing individual counseling to adolescents with varying issues.
Beta Counselor, Apollo Middle School
The Starting Place
08.1993 - 06.1994
- Responsibilities included facilitating grant program by providing individual, group, and family counseling to identified students with academic, behavioral, and family related difficulties.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida08.1993
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida05.1992
Skills
- Building Rapport/Developing Relationships
- Anxiety and Depression
- Trauma Healing
- Integrated Therapeutic Techniques
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Holistic Approach
Certification
- EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA International Association- July 2023
- Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, The Wellness Institute, Issaquah, WA- November 2015
- License in Clinical Social Work, Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee, FL- March 2009
- Elementary Education Certification, Florida International University, Miami, Florida- April 1996
Accomplishments
- Development and facilitation of gatherings, workshops and retreats including:
Revealing Authenticity, Reflections in Nature, New Moon Circle, Sacred Sedona Sisterhood and Un-Becoming.
- Facilitation of workshops and retreats including:
Letting Go and Broken Bowl.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Erika Cohane, LCSW LLC
10.2011 - Current
Psychotherapist
TheraCounsel
09.2009 - 10.2014
Psychotherapist
Joan E. Childs & Associates
01.2005 - 03.2008
Prevention Specialist
Historic Triangle Substance Abuse Coalition
04.2001 - 06.2003
Substance Abuse Partner P/T
F.A.S.T. (Families & Schools Together)
10.1999 - 12.2000
Kid Power Counselor, Oak Hill Elementary
River Region Human Services
01.1999 - 01.2001
Teacher/Advisor - Smart Girls/Social Studies
PACE Center For Girls, Dade
07.1998 - 11.1998
Family Specialist Coordinator
PACE Center For Girls, Dade
05.1996 - 06.1998
Therapist P/T
Joan E. Childs & Associates
10.1994 - 05.1996
Beta Counselor, Apollo Middle School
The Starting Place
08.1993 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Florida State University
Masters of Social Work -
Florida State University
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