Teressa Cohen
FARMINGTON,CT
Summary
Compassionate and insightful Psychotherapist offering integrative and trauma informed care to adults and couples within the Hearing and Deaf communities. Passionate about helping clients find the root cause of their suffering and discover intimacy and freedom within themselves and in relationship to others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Self Employed
10.2018 - Current
- Provide a compassionate and empowering approach to therapy using integrative and trauma informed methodologies, meditative practices and human to human connection
- Promote a supportive therapeutic environment by establishing trust and rapport with diverse clientele.
- Engage clients in open minded curiosity to discover the root cause of their internal /interpersonal conflict
- Serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities, fluent in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture competent.
- Advocate for clients within community settings to address systemic barriers impacting their mental health outcomes.
- Enhance couples communication skills through targeted exercises and discussions, fostering healthier relationships.
- Addressed root causes of relationship difficulties by guiding couples through the exploration of underlying emotional/attachment patterns.
- Facilitate family therapy sessions for conflict resolution and increased understanding among family members.
- Deliver psychoeducation on various mental health topics, empowering clients to better manage their emotional wellbeing.
- Strengthen client coping skills by teaching stress management strategies and mindfulness practices during therapy sessions.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression through cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques applied in individual sessions.
- Address trauma and reduce shame through the use of Internal Family Systems therapy.
- Supplement traditional therapy with meditative practices
- Continually update professional knowledge by attending relevant workshops, conferences, and trainings in the field of mental health.
- Seek consultation routinely on difficult cases
- Maintain accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals and social services to meet client care needs.
- Receive excellent feedback and maintain long term therapeutic relationships with clients in the interest of ongoing support and healing.
Outpatient Clinician
Klingberg Family Centers
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient wellbeing thorough honest and empathetic communication.
- Advocated for patient needs within the larger healthcare system to ensure access to necessary resources and support services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Supported patients in crisis situations by providing immediate intervention services and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating cultural competence in all interactions.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTBachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Couples Counseling
- Family systems therapy
- Parenting skills training
- Trauma-informed care
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Emotional regulation
- Active listening
- Multicultural competence
Websites
Affiliations
- Deep conversations with my kids over earl grey tea Martial arts with my husband/Sensei Traveling with my family Refining my sourdough bread baking Zen Buddhist practice and sangha life
Languages
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Certification
Licensed by State of Connecticut / 27.002386
Timeline
Outpatient Clinician
Klingberg Family Centers
12.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Self Employed
10.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of Connecticut
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