After graduating from Johns Hopkins University with Phi Beta Kappa honors, Dr. Cohen went on to earn a PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Michigan. He then completed a two year post-doctoral fellowship in rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology at the University of Michigan Hospital. Much of Dr. Cohen's clinical experience has included helping patients in hospital settings, including the JFK Center for Brain Injuries and Children's Specialized Hospital.
Dr. Cohen currently serves as faculty at Rutgers University and appreciates the opportunity to provide clinical services to individuals and their families through Two Rivers Behavioral Health and Neuropsychology.
Organizations in which Dr. Cohen has membership:
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National Academy of Neuropsychology
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New Jersey Psychological Association
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Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
Some of the areas of Dr. Cohen's expertise include the following:
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ADHD
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Anxiety
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Asperger's Syndrome / High Functioning Autism Spectrum
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Chronic Illness
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Chronic Pain
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Coping Skills
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Depression
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Dementia
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Developmental Disorders
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Learning Disabilities
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High Intelligence / Twice Exceptional
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Neurocognitive Disorders
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Stress
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Stroke
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Testing and Evaluation
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Trauma and PTSD
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Mindfulness for Performance Enhancement
Types of Therapy
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Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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Mindfulness Based Habit Change
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Culturally Sensitive
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Family Systems
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Humanistic
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Integrative
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Mindfulness Based Individual Coaching for Performance
Ages
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Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
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Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
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Adults of all ages
Dr. Cohen co-leads mindfulness based groups, such as mPEAK and MBSR, through the Two Rivers Mindfulness Institute. He has earned qualifications in a system developed by Brown University mindfulness researcher and neuroscientist, Judson Brewer, MD, PhD that combines mindfulness and behavioral neuroscience to facilitate habit change. Dr. Cohen is also certified as an mPEAK Coach through the University of California San Diego School of Medicine’s Center for Mindfulness.
Please feel free to call or email Dr. Cohen if you have any questions or want to schedule a consultation.