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!