Business Details
Expert Psychotherapy for Adults & Adolescents in Albany
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 30 years of experience in private practice and school-based settings. My practice focuses on supporting adults, adolescents, families, and couples through collaborative therapeutic relationships. I specialize in adolescent development, parent guidance, and working with adult children of alcoholics. My approach emphasizes trust-building, strength-based exploration, and improving interpersonal relationships. I maintain active involvement in supervising graduate students and teaching at academic institutions to stay current with adolescent culture and therapeutic advancements.Currently serving as Mental Health Coordinator for Albany Middle School and Macgregor High School, I provide individual therapy, parent consultations, and trauma group sessions for at-risk youth. My work integrates clinical expertise with practical guidance to help clients navigate emotional challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Services
Adolescent Therapy
Family Counseling
Parent Consultation
Trauma Group Therapy
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Intern Supervision
School Mental Health Services
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in adolescent and family therapy
- Specialized expertise in adolescent development and school-based mental health
- Collaborative approach prioritizing client-therapist relationship strength
- Active supervision of graduate students ensures current therapeutic practices
- Integrated parent consultation to support family-wide understanding
Services
Adolescent Therapy
Collaborative therapy for teens focusing on emotional development and relationship challenges. We build trust to explore motivations and behaviors while strengthening coping skills. Clients often experience improved self-awareness and better interpersonal relationships through this structured approach.
Parent Consultation
Supportive sessions helping parents understand adolescent behavior and improve communication. We provide practical tools while respecting teen confidentiality boundaries. Regular check-ins help maintain informed family dynamics throughout the therapeutic process.
Trauma Group Therapy
Specialized group sessions for at-risk youth addressing trauma impacts. Culturally sensitive approach focusing on trust-building and emotional regulation. Designed to create safe spaces for shared experiences and collective healing among participants.
People
Sally Cohen
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
30+ year licensed therapist specializing in adolescent mental health. Supervises graduate students and teaches at academic institutions. Currently serves as Mental Health Coordinator for Albany schools, providing therapy and trauma group leadership.
Questions
What therapeutic approach do you use with adolescents?
I use a collaborative, trust-based approach focusing on self-discovery and strength-building. Sessions explore family dynamics and emotional patterns while emphasizing practical coping strategies.
How do you involve parents in the therapeutic process?
Parent consultations occur periodically to discuss concerns and share guidance. Information sharing respects teen confidentiality while maintaining family communication.
Do you specialize in any particular adolescent issues?
I specialize in adolescent development challenges, including substance abuse prevention, risk behavior management, and transition-to-adulthood support.
What options exist for family therapy?
Family counseling sessions focus on improving communication patterns and understanding generational dynamics. We address specific relationship challenges while building healthier interaction frameworks.
