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The Cohen Clinic, serving Calgary, is a health clinic for psychotherapy and counselling. We have experience in a range of therapeutic services designed to address your individual needs. Our expert therapists in Calgary provide the following treatments:
We are dedicated to providing quality psychotherapy and counselling services. Our experienced team of therapists and psychologists in Calgary are available to support you throughout your journey towards improved mental well-being.
Using evidence-based treatments, we empower you through psychotherapy in Calgary, helping you achieve your personal goals.
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At The Cohen Clinic, we focus on the mind-body connection to help manage mental health holistically. Our approach is based on the idea that practicing different ways of being can lead to positive changes in the brain and overall well-being.
The Cohen Clinic offers a range of professionals, including clinical psychologists, social workers, and a naturopathic doctor. One of our registered dietitians is also a registered psychotherapist with expertise in body image concerns, eating disorders, gut health, and health anxiety.
We believe that the therapists at The Cohen Clinic should reflect the diversity of Ontarians. Our therapists are from diverse cultural backgrounds and represent the LGBTQ2S+ community. Languages spoken at The Cohen Clinic: English, Spanish, Tagalog, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, and conversational French, Hebrew, and Urdu.
At The Cohen Clinic, we focus on staying up to date and improving our knowledge. Our therapists are constantly getting trained in new therapeutic interventions. Additionally, the clinic hosts monthly clinical consultations, lunch and learns, and workshops for our therapists to help support their learning.
Free phone consultation with our clinic coordinator, who is trained to listen to your needs and find you a best-fit therapist.
Intake a session with your therapist, who will assess your cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms, unique needs, history, and strengths.
Your therapist collaborates with you to identify achievable treatment goals based on your priorities.
The therapist then amalgamates your goals with their clinical skills and will create a tailored treatment plan using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
The plan will focus on the mind-body connection and provide you with holistic ways to manage your mental health. You'll learn skills to improve your well-being.
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The Cohen Clinic does not require a physician’s referral. To schedule an appointment, contact the clinic at 416.588.7546 or info@thecohenclinic.com. The Clinic Coordinator will provide you with a free phone consultation to assess your needs and match you with the right therapist.
Additionally, most extended health care coverage, does not require a physician’s referral to ensure coverage; however, it is always best practice to check your insurance policy.
Reaching out for support is difficult. We often struggle to confide in friends or family, never mind meet with a stranger to discuss our thoughts and feelings. Therapy holds a lot of unknowns for people who have never had any interaction with the field of mental health. This is what you can expect from an intake appointment:
The initial session is about the therapist gaining an understanding about you and your needs. The point is to make sure the therapist and client are the best fit for treatment. They want to gain an understanding of what is bringing you to therapy, your current symptoms and your background history. If the therapist believes you are better suited to a different course of treatment, they will connect you to a treatment provider who specializes in your needs.
This appointment is also an opportunity for you to assess how comfortable you feel. Research shows, rapport between client and therapist is a significant factor in treatment success.
The therapeutic relationship is like any relationship – sometimes it’s a match and sometimes it’s not. If you do not feel the therapist is the right fit for you, then they will provide you with referrals for someone who meets your needs better. This being said, it also takes time to build comfort, so if you feel your relationship can grow, give it some time.
Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Frequency is dependent on the unique needs of each client, taking into account symptom severity, level of distress, availability, and financial constraints. It is usually best practice to have sessions once per week or every two weeks at the start of treatment.
Research shows therapy duration is extremely variable. Short-term models (for specific difficulties) are approximately 4 to 10 sessions. Long-term models (for recurring life patterns) are approximately 12 to 20 sessions. Session frequency and duration will be discussed collaboratively with your therapist throughout treatment.
We are Registered Clinical Psychologists and therefore do not prescribe medication. We respect each client’s decision to use or not use mental health medication. Your Family Doctor or Psychiatrist can prescribe medication. We are always happy to consult with them — with your expressed written consent.
Video and telephone sessions are available for those in need. A PHIPA-compliant video conferencing application is used. Please note, as per the guidelines of the College of Alberta Psychologists, we can only treat clients currently residing in Alberta.
Workshops are skills-based, interactive sessions offered in Calgary and surrounding areas. Evening and weekend sessions are available.
Things to note regarding workshops:
Workshop examples:
Registered Psychotherapist, and a Registered Social Worker?
Psychologist: Trained to provide formal assessments, diagnoses, and therapy. Regulated in Alberta by the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Requires doctoral-level degree plus supervised practice hours. Cannot prescribe medication.
Psychiatrist: A Medical Doctor specializing in mental health. Can prescribe medication and offer therapy. In Alberta, a referral from a primary care physician is typically required.
Psychological Associate in Supervised Practice: Has completed Masters-level psychology training and provides therapy under supervision of a registered Psychologist. Many insurance providers cover this designation — verify your policy.
Registered Social Worker: Trained to assess and provide psychotherapy treatment. Regulated in Alberta by the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Cannot provide formal diagnosis or prescribe medication.
Registered Psychotherapist: Trained to assess and provide psychotherapy. Note: Alberta does not currently have a dedicated RP regulatory college as Ontario does — therapists in this scope are typically registered under other professional colleges. Contact the clinic for clarification.
