A licensed clinical psychologist serving teens and adults across New Jersey and New York. I founded Wise Mind Collective because I believe everyone deserves access to therapy that actually works. My approach to treatment is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe that the function of therapy is to give each person the tools to build a life worth living.

I have specialized experience treating various presentations including anxiety, trauma, suicidality, self-injury, mood disorders, and complex eating disorders amongst teens and young adults. Whether you are seeking services for yourself, a loved one, as a couple, or as a family, I am here to support you with compassion, mindful attention, and extensive training in gold standard interventions.

Hi, I’m, Shannon Cohen.

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The Approach

My approach is grounded in evidence-based methods like DBT, CBT, and ERP, combined with genuine compassion and a deep respect for each person's unique journey. Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, or something you can't quite name yet, I'm here to help you build the skills and clarity to move forward.

I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is Board Certified in DBT through the Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC™) and Level 2 trained in Radically Open DBT (RODBT). I am also formally trained in several Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatments including:

  • Exposure Therapy for OCD and social anxiety

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for generalized anxiety and depression

  • Family Based Treatment (FBT), DBT, CBT-E for children and adults with anorexia/bulimia

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for anxiety, depression and chronic pain.

Regarding trauma treatment, I utilize evidence-based interventions depending on the presenting symptoms including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

Our Services

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    A structured, skills-based approach that helps you manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build distress tolerance through mindfulness and behavioral strategies. Learn More

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy

    A goal-oriented therapy that identifies and reshapes unhelpful thought patterns, giving you practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday challenges. Learn More

  • Exposure & Response Prevention

    The gold-standard treatment for OCD, ERP gradually helps you face fears and resist compulsive behaviors so anxiety loses its grip over time. Learn More

  • Eating Disorder Treatment

    Compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with disordered eating, combining therapeutic strategies to rebuild a healthy relationship with food and body image. Modalities include FBT, CBT-E, MED-DBT. Learn More

  • Trauma Informed Care

    Trauma-informed, evidence-based care for individuals healing from difficult or painful experiences, combining therapeutic strategies to restore a sense of safety, stability, and control. Modalities include CPT, PE, DBT-PE. Learn More

  • Parent Coaching

    Practical, skills-based coaching for parents navigating challenging child behaviors, combining evidence-based strategies to strengthen communication and consistency at home. Learn More

  • Couple's Therapy

    Supportive, growth-oriented therapy for couples looking to strengthen their relationship, combining strengths-based and behavioral approaches to improve communication and connection. Modalities include EFT, DBT. Learn More

Consultation for clinical practioners, schools, and the workplace

Regarding consultation, I have supervised various clinicians in DBT and eating disorder and have a continued interest in sharing practical mindfulness skills within the community.

I have conducted mindfulness-focused programs for companies like Spotify, Salesforce, and Morning Brew.

Dr. Cohen received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University in Philadelphia. She received a B.A. in Psychology and B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Delaware. Dr. Cohen has worked within private practice groups in Manhattan for over 5 years along with established programs at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University, and Penn Medicine.