Dr. Don Cohen is a clinical psychologist in New York City, currently on faculty at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is also a candidate at the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. Dr. Cohen provides individual therapy as well as couples counseling (e.g., emotion focused therapy "EFT"). People often seek treatment with Dr. Cohen in order to better understand themselves, how they act in relationships, and ways they can improve their connections to others.  Drawing on his experience in psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dr. Cohen helps patients address concerns related to anxiety, depression, personal growth, trauma, identity, and life adjustments, among others. 

He primarily practices psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on understanding how people develop their personalities over time. Additionally, he is well-versed in cognitive behavioral therapy, an approach that may appeal to patients seeking to manage specific thoughts and behaviors, and develop better coping skills. 

Dr. Cohen received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey.  As a student, Dr. Cohen was awarded a Nancy McWilliams and Stanley Messer Psychodynamic Endowed Fund Scholarship. Subsequently, he completed his postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Center, also housed within NYU Langone Medical Center. This academic and clinical foundation has been instrumental in shaping his practice and dedication to helping patients improve their mental wellbeing. 

Throughout his career, Dr. Cohen has focused on both theoretical and therapeutic approaches to post-traumatic stress disorder. His extensive training in post-traumatic stress disorder includes cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure therapy (PE), and written exposure therapy (WET). His research experience includes the study of unconscious processes, clinical theory, and the treatment of psychological trauma. 

Dr. Cohen strives to collaborate with his patients to provide a high standard of care.  He believes in the importance of patient input, research, and clinical theory.