Michelle Cohen, PhD

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Michelle Reinlieb, a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with young adults, adults, and older adults. With a warm and individualized approach grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dr. Reinlieb has helped numerous individuals overcome a wide range of challenges, from stress, depression, and anxiety to relationship issues, fertility and postpartum difficulties, and workplace challenges.

Dr. Reinlieb's expertise in neuropsychology sets her apart as a trusted resource for individuals struggling with cognitive challenges, such as those with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD), dementia, or learning difficulties. By implementing cognitive and behavioral strategies that support cognitive functioning, Dr. Reinlieb helps clients become more efficient and successful in their personal and professional lives.

At the heart of Dr. Reinlieb's approach is a deep commitment to warmth, compassion, and individualized treatment plans. No matter what challenge you are facing, you will be met with understanding and a personalized plan designed to teach you the coping skills necessary for a fulfilling and rewarding life.

Services Offered

Dr. Reinlieb offers a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. These services include:

• Psychotherapy: Dr. Reinlieb provides psychotherapy services to individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, fertility and postpartum difficulties, and workplace challenges.
• Life Coaching: Many people come to Dr. Reinlieb's practice seeking guidance on how to actualize their full potential in their personal relationships or professional life. Dr. Reinlieb works with clients to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them.
• Neuropsychological Assessment: Dr. Reinlieb's expertise in neuropsychology makes her uniquely qualified to assess and diagnose cognitive challenges, such as those related to ADD or ADHD, dementia, and learning difficulties.
• Cognitive Rehabilitation: For individuals struggling with cognitive challenges, Dr. Reinlieb offers cognitive rehabilitation services designed to support cognitive functioning and improve efficiency and success.

Specialty Training

Dr. Reinlieb's specialty training includes:

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2013-2015): Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychology, Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior, UCLA
• Pre-Doctoral Internship (2012-2013): Psychology-Neuropsychology, Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior, UCLA
• Ph. D. (2013): Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology Focus, Graduate Center, City University of New York
• B.S. (2005): Biopsychology, University of Michigan

During her graduate career, Dr. Reinlieb conducted research on depression at Columbia University and Harlem Hospital and received clinical training at Cornell Weill, New York University, and Bellevue Hospital Center. She then completed specialty training in Neuropsychology and psychotherapy at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.

Publications

Dr. Reinlieb has published and presented extensive research that focuses on the cognitive effects of antidepressant medication. Her publications include:

• Lavretsky, H., Reinlieb, M.E., Siddarth, P., Senturk, D., Ercoli, L.M., St. Cyr, N. (2015). Combined citalopram and methylphenidate lead to enhanced treatment response and higher remission than either treatment alone in geriatric depression: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. American Journal of Psychiatry, 172(6), 561-9.
• Reinlieb, M.E., Cohen, E., Singh, D., Garcon, E., Rutherford, B.R., Pelton, G.H., Devanand, D.P., Roose, S.P., Sneed, J.R. (2014). Vascular depression: overrepresented among African Americans? International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 29(5), 470-7.
• Reinlieb, M.E., Ercoli, L., Siddarth, P., Lavretsky, H. (2014). The patterns of cognitive and functional impairment in amnestic and non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment in geriatric depression. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 22(12): 1487-95.
• Pimontel, M.A., Reinlieb, M.E., Sneed, J.R., Cohen, E.H., Brickman, A.M., Gunning-Dixon, F.M., Johnert, L.C., Rekhtman, -Sneed, K., Garcon, E., Roose, S.P. (2013). The external validity of MRI-defined Vascular Depression. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 28(11), 1189-96.
• Sneed, J.R., Culang-Reinlieb, M.E., Rutherford, B.R., Chen, H., Miyazaki, M., Fitzsimons, L., Turret, N., Pelton, G.H., Devanand, D.P., Sackeim, H.A., Roose, S.P. (2013). Antidepressant treatment of melancholia in older adults. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 22(1), 46-52.
• Culang-Reinlieb, M.E., Sneed, J.R., Keilp, J.G., & Roose, S.P. (2012). Change in cognitive functioning in depressed older adults following treatment with sertraline or nortriptyline. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 27(8), 777-84.
• Pimontel, M., Culang-Reinlieb, M.E., Morimoto, S.S., Sneed, J.R. (2012). Executive dysfunction and treatment response in late-life depression. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 27(9), 893-9.
• Sneed, J.R., Culang-Reinlieb, M.E., Brickman, A.M., Gunning-Dixon, F.M., Johnert, L.C., Garcon, E., & Roose, S.P. (2011). MRI signal hyperintensities