- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness skills
- CBT and DBT tools
About Zhanna
Zhanna Cohen is a licensed clinician who focuses on clear, practical support. She uses a client-centered approach to help people handle relationship strain, career questions, mood shifts, and major life changes. Zhanna speaks English and Russian and brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work in Connecticut and with international clients.
Her practice emphasizes listening first. She creates space for people to describe what feels difficult and then crafts a plan to address those concerns. Sessions often focus on improving day-to-day coping, boosting self-esteem, and managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or mood disorders.
Zhanna combines cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness and dialectical skills when helpful. Those methods aim to change unhelpful thinking, build practical coping strategies, and improve emotional regulation. She adapts techniques to fit each person’s priorities and pace.
Adoption and foster care matters are listed among her additional focus areas, along with attachment and family of origin issues. She also addresses parenting concerns, fatherhood issues, grief tied to family problems, and challenges related to identity such as gender dysphoria.
Her background includes licensure as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Connecticut Licensed Professional Counselor. Zhanna emphasizes respectful, culturally aware care and works with clients to set realistic goals and track progress over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting atmosphere where the person sets the goals and pace. The therapist listens carefully and reflects what matters to the client, which helps people clarify priorities and feel heard.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses simple, practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new skills, which can help with mood, anxiety, and everyday coping.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving behavior. It teaches techniques for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer communication when relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to pick or blend methods that match their goals, personal style, and needs. That collaboration helps set realistic steps and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist when you schedule to learn which formats and session lengths she currently offers.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida, Connecticut
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Zhanna commonly help with?
She works with relationship strain, anger, career questions, depression, addiction concerns, parenting stress, and coping with life changes among other issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, emphasizing listening first and tailoring plans to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and has worked with a range of mood, trauma, and family-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds FL LMHC and CT LPC credentials and practices with a Connecticut base.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.