Rachel Cohen LMFT
Brooklyn
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in early childhood mental health, school-based consultation, and family support. Expertise in classroom observation, behavioral intervention planning, and fostering teacher collaboration to create supportive educational environments. Developed and implemented a preventative social-emotional curriculum empowering preschool-aged children to cultivate essential skills such as emotional regulation, empathy, resilience, and positive peer relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician
YDE Preschool
Brooklyn, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored and assessed preschool-aged children in classroom environments to pinpoint social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs while recognizing when to provide additional support or referrals.
- Collaborated with educators and families to apply effective behavioral strategies and classroom interventions that fostered student achievement and enhanced classroom dynamics.
- Created and executed a thorough social-emotional learning curriculum for junior nursery and upper nursery students, focusing on emotional regulation, coping skills, empathy, friendship skills, problem-solving, and positive decision-making.
- Conducted engaging weekly lessons through storytelling, role play, discussions, and hands-on activities to improve social skills and emotional resilience.
- Acted as a therapeutic consultant for educators, offering guidance and support for addressing challenging classroom behaviors through developmental and behavioral approaches.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Sephardic Bikur Holim Counseling Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and tailored therapeutic interventions to address the unique needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families.
- Provided comprehensive support to clients facing anxiety, OCD, depression, and behavioral concerns to enhance overall well-being.
- Implemented parent-training interventions and family systems approaches to enhance family functioning.
- Created and implemented social skills programs focused on boosting interpersonal effectiveness and cultivating meaningful peer relationships.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Kurtz Psychology Consulting, PC
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Acquired expertise in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and selective mutism interventions under guidance of prominent child psychologists.
- Participated in case conferences and supervision to collaboratively address treatment strategies for children experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, and selective mutism.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
New York University
New York, NY05-2021
Skills
- Early Childhood Mental Health
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Observation & Assessment
- Behavioral Consultation
- Teacher Coaching
- Family Collaboration
- Parent Training
- Child & Family Therapy
- Group Facilitation
Timeline
Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician
YDE Preschool
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Sephardic Bikur Holim Counseling Center
01.2022 - 12.2023
Clinical Psychology Intern
Kurtz Psychology Consulting, PC
01.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
New York University