Larry

Mr Larry Cohen

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“Much expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy, CBT, where you learn concrete strategies and skills to overcome problems and achieve goals.”

About Me

I guide individuals to learn effective ways to navigate life's difficulties. My approach centres on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), equipping you with concrete strategies and skills. These sessions help you actively overcome specific problems and work towards your personal goals. Clients who value practical, actionable tools will find a supportive space to build resilience. We focus on clear steps you can apply immediately to make a difference.

Approach

We move quickly from talking to testing—setting a clear, manageable focus each session and agreeing on small experiments you can try between meetings. In my Washington, DC office and through secure online sessions in English, we keep work paced and practical, blending brief skill rehearsal, mindfulness practice, and stepped exposures to gently expand what’s possible. Sessions feel collaborative and action-oriented: we track what works, adjust steps, and build confidence through repeated practice. People who want steady, usable change tend to do well with this style.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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    Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Elderly
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Michigan

Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

Registrations

District Of Columbia; Board of Social Work

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

Service Area

Social Anxiety Help (National Social Anxiety Center: DC)

In-person & Online

Washington, District of Columbia

United States