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Education and Training

Dr. Lara Cohen is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Colorado. She graduated with high honors from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology in 2013. After college, she worked at McLean, a psychiatric hospital in the Boston area. Dr. Cohen then attended the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Program, where she learned evidence-based therapy and assessment techniques like ACT, DBT, and neuropsychological assessment. In 2017 she earned a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology.

She interned at the University of Colorado Anschutz’s Department of Family Medicine, working in different places like primary care clinics, The Attention and Learning Clinic at CU Boulder, and Salud Family Health Centers. She earned her doctoral degree in 2020.

Professional Experience

In 2020-2022, Dr. Cohen worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Metis Center for Psychological Services, providing therapy and neuropsychological assessments. She also worked at Parenting Made Pleasant, a private practice offering parent coaching. Dr. Cohen has a lot of experience working with adults who have ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Adult ADHD and Autism

Helping neurodivergent adults.

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Anxiety and Depression

Using research-based methods to manage and overcome these challenges.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Providing affirming therapy for those exploring their identity.

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Parent Guidance

Assisting parents of neurodiverse children.

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Medical Issues

Supporting individuals dealing with medical conditions.

Therapeutic Approach

Dr. Cohen’s approach is all about working together and being supportive. She focuses on helping clients be their true selves, feel empowered, and build resilience. She uses proven methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, and Person-Centered Therapy to fit each person’s unique needs.

Publications

Doctoral Paper: “Let’s Start at the Very Beginning”: A Teaching Tool for Intersubjective Systems Field Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

License and Credientials

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    Authorized for Telepsychology: Authorization Number 11481

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    Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Colorado: License Number PSY.0005737

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"I see older teens and adults who don't conform to society's expectations. That might look like a teen bringing a stuffed animal to session or an adult dressed in goth-themed clothing. Our goal is to help you create a life that really works for you."

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- Dr. Lara Cohen, PsyD

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