Melissa Cohen is a Licensed Creative Art Therapist. She holds an MPS in Art Therapy from The School of Visual Arts, and a BFA from New York University. Over the last 15 years Melissa has worked in Elementary, High Schools, transitional living facilities, in the hospital setting,medical/psychiatric, and in a senior center. She is currently in private psychotherapy practice, working with all age groups. Her therapeutic approach blends verbal and non-verbal therapy
utilizing art as a tool for exploration. Through this process Melissa guides clients through a therapeutic experience by assisting in identifying stressors, gaining perspective and finding a path to healing, and change. Melissa’s client centered approach encourages in finding one’s inner strength. She also works with other mental health practitioners in self-care, and supervision. Prior to her work as an Art Therapist, Melissa worked as a freelance photo editor and photographer for National and International magazines. Melissa resides in New York with her
husband and two children and continues to make art. You can view her current artwork on her Instagram page @melissacohenphotography.

Melissa’s Specialties:
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Trauma
* Loss and Grief
* Addiction
* Chronic Medical Issues
* Parenting/Postpartum
* Raising Neuro Diverse Children
* Self-Compassion
* Family/Relationship Issues