Zhanna Cohen , LMHC, LPC

Zhanna Cohen is a Connecticut-based therapist who blends empathy with practical strategies to help individuals, families, and adolescents navigate difficult life moments. She began her professional journey in Florida, earning her mental health license in 2013, and holds LMHC and LPC credentials - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflect formal training and state licensure to provide clinical care. With 12 years of experience, she has worked with clients dealing with life transitions, career and relationship concerns, gender dysphoria, adoption and foster care issues, family of origin patterns, depression, self-esteem struggles, and attachment challenges.

Zhanna emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique needs and goals. She encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to seek change and aims to empower them through focused support and concrete tools. Her approach centers on meeting people where they are, helping them build resilience, improve relationships, and pursue a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Zhanna Cohen uses several evidence-informed approaches adapted for online therapy to meet each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and building a collaborative relationship - it helps when someone needs validation, clearer self-understanding, and support making personal changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing depression, anxiety, and unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be especially useful for strong mood swings, impulsivity, or intense interpersonal conflicts.

Selecting the right approach is part of the work itself. Zhanna works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time so the treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy provides flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or travel demands. These options let licensed professionals and therapists maintain continuity of care while tailoring the format to each client’s lifestyle and needs.