 Dr. Cohen has more than 15 years experience teaching clients how to identify and dispute the thoughts that elicit and sustain anxiety, anger and depression. She coaches them in precisely defining their goals and helps clients to shape and execute the behaviors necessary to achieve their objectives.
A licensed Psychologist, Dr. Cohen has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University, is a certified School Psychologist and has a Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She achieved Associate Fellow status at the Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, (REBT), and received direct supervision from the late Dr. Albert Ellis, (the founder of REBT).
Dr. Cohen is the recipient of two grants. In 2008, she co-authored and received a grant to establish a peer-mentoring program for emotionally disturbed youth. Prior to that, she wrote, received and implemented a grant to establish a school wide token economy at a special education school.
Dr. Cohen has appeared on, and/or served as a psychological consultant for, various television shows. She also bakes wickedly good chocolate chip cookies. |
 Dr. Barca is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience counseling children and adults in the New York City and Nassau County areas. She has extensive experience leading parent skills training and parent support groups. Efficient, with an easy to understand style, Dr. Barca excels at teaching behavior modification techniques.
Prior to Abridged Psychology, Dr. Barca taught Psychology as an Adjunct Professor at Pace University. She also served as a Supervising Psychologist at a private diagnostic and counseling center.
Dr. Barca has a Psy.D. from Pace University and is a certified School Psychologist. Her passion is traveling the world. |
 Ms. Considine has over 10 years experience managing medical offices. Always professional and courteous, Ms Considine either oversees, or participates in, all non-clinical aspects of Abridged Psychology. In addition, her New Year’s Day Parties are legendary! |
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| Abridged Psychology is Comprised of Licensed Psychologists and Social Workers Committed to Helping You Identify and Change the Thoughts and Behaviors That Prevent You From Fully Enjoying Your Life and Impede You From Achieving Your Goals. |
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| Imagine What You Could Do, What the Quality of Your Life Would Be: |
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If Anxiety Was Not Holding You Back |
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If You Were Excited by Your Goals and Believed They Were Within Your Grasp |
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If Your Home Life Was Under Control |
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If You Had a Supportive Partner and Group of Friends |
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| We Provide You With Information, Teach You Skills, and Present You With A Plan of Action. |
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