Licensed Mental Health Counselor In New York

 

David Coen, LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Do you feel an experience from your past overwhelms your present? Do you have difficulty calming yourself and relaxing when confronted with stress? Do you need to space for open emotional expression? Everyone is entitled to a fulfilling life, but sometimes things don’t come naturally. David Coen, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, believes in facilitating positive change in people and that hard work, self-reflection, and openness to new ways of thinking will be the driving force for growth. I work with individuals from adolescence to late adulthood to help people find solutions to the obstacles keeping them from self-fulfillment. Through an integrated approach of cognitive-behavioral and person-centered therapy I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, substance related issues, and a variety of life goals.

Clients will learn how to cope with feelings of low self-worth and frustration while also learning to become more confident and successful. I want to help people explore and process all the different areas of one’s life including promoting everyone’s interests and hobbies. I will work with you to help you find relaxation in both body and mind.

I am also a credentialed certified trauma professional and helps clients process traumatic experiences and develop ways to cope in the present and in the future. Reach out to me if you’re looking to achieve your full potential in life. I also offer video or phone sessions in addition to flexible hours following the workday and weekend hours.

Areas of Expertise:

Education and Experience:

  • M.A., Counseling Webster University
  • Mental Health Counseling Intern, Florida Center for Early Childhood
  • Substance Abuse Counselor, Prometheus I, Continuing Day Treatment Program
  • Substance Abuse Counselor, Realization Center, Inc.
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York 006075
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals

Click here to schedule an appointment with David.

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