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 Becoming a therapist was a natural fit for me as I have a natural ability to build genuine rapport with others coupled with an interest in psychology and how the mind works.  I enjoy learning about other people's journey and what makes them unique. I am most fulfilled when I am able to help others identify how their life experience has made them resilient and prepared for their next phase of life, while giving them the confidence to surmount anything they may be working through in the moment. 

 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with my licensure being held in the state of Pennsylvania. My primary areas of interest include working with children and adults who have experienced trauma as well as those who have difficulty with boundary setting in various areas of their life.  I have a wealth of knowledge working with those who have experienced various forms of abuse, issues with anger management, work-life balance, self-esteem concerns, parent-child relational issues, anxiety, grief, and depression. 

 

Within the therapeutic environment, my approach to counseling can be described as warm, encouraging, yet challenging. I ascribed to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Solution Focused Brief Therapy for my coaching clients with an emphasis on resolving cyclical patterns that perpetuate perceived problematic behaviors. I am trained in the empirically researched and highly acclaimed EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique which I use to help my clients process and heal from various forms of trauma. I also use a motivational coaching approach as needed to address the unique concerns of each client. I enjoy bringing out the best in others and I am happy to be able to be of service within the therapeutic environment.

"HELPING YOU ESTABLISH,

DEVELOP, AND MAINTAIN

Essence Cohen Fields

Licensed Professional Counselor

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

ACROSS ALL LIFE DOMAINS."

QUALIFICATIONS

12 years of experience working as a mental health counselor

Worked with ages 3-75+

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Populations Served:

            Adopt/Foster Children and Families

            Autism Spectrum

            Survivors of Domestic Violence

            Juvenile Sex Offenders

            Severe Trauma

            Teens

            “Worried-well” (those dealing with non-intrusive daily stressors)

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Environments Worked and Trained in:

            Community

            Hospital/In-Patient

            In-Home

            Juvenile Justice System

            Managed Care

            Outpatient

            Partial Hospitalization Program

            Residential Treatment Facility

            School System

            Shelter

CERTIFICATIONS &

MEMBERSHIPS

B.A. in Psychology, Spelman College

M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine

Licensed Professional Counselor in state of Pennsylvania

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

EMDR Trained, EMDRIA Institute

THINGS I LOVE

Traveling

Singing

Dancing

Being on a perpetual hunt for the perfect shade of purple lipstick!

Creating new memories with my family

Being in engaged in my community

The occasional reality show…

All things Philadelphia!

MY PHILOSOPHIES

Love is a universal language.

Connecting to a Higher Power offers clarity and guidance.

We should all be selective with whom we share our energy.

People are multi-faceted and each of their talents and interests should be fostered in order to live a most fulfilled life.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide top notch confidential therapeutic service to individuals seeking guidance, clarity, and insight into their life experiences. Taking innovative approaches to therapy, First Love Yourself Counseling, LLC understands that each individual, couple, and family is unique and requires a tailored therapeutic experience to meet their clinical needs. As a result, we seek to equip our clients with the tools they need to live their best life through an ethical and healing process. We hope to join you on your journey of learning how to FLY to so that you may rise-in all areas of your life!

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