Online Therapist in Florida and Maine
About Shimon Cohen
You want steady relief and change you can feel in daily life
My mission is to make therapy useful and human.
I’ll teach you practical and powerful tools, explain why they help, and we’ll work on them until they stick.
You’ll leave with clear steps, not just things to think about.
I’m available for appointments online throughout Florida & Maine.
Why work with me?
I get it. It can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to trust yourself. I’ve been there.
I’ve had my own challenges, including 22 years in recovery. That drew me to social work and to work that makes life fairer.
I was active in social change, then spent years in community mental health and schools, later on clinical faculty at a university. I still teach as an adjunct, which keeps me curious and grounded. I also train social workers and other helping professionals.
Clients tell me I’m relatable and down to earth, often saying, “This is different from what I thought therapy would be. I can actually talk to you.”
I look at the full picture, not just what’s in your head. Sometimes the problem is outside you, in systems or circumstances, so we’ll be honest about that and then decide what you can do with it.
I’m inclusive and affirming. I honor how you identify, your family story, your culture, and what matters most to you.
Qualifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, serving adults online in Florida and Maine
Advanced training including EMDR and ACT
Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University
Bachelor of Education in Family and Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse Prevention from the University of Oregon
Expertise
15+ years supporting adults with anxiety, trauma, grief, and recovery.
Anxiety, overthinking, and what keeps you up at night.
Trauma that still echoes.
Recovery support.
Practical, results-focused sessions with clear steps between visits.
What it’s like to work with me
We’ll start by naming what’s hard and what you want instead.
I’ll explain why each tool helps, then we’ll practice until it sticks.
We’ll go at a pace that feels safe, and you’ll always know what we’re doing and why.
I define success as clients finding relief and building lives that feel aligned with what matters most to them.
You're welcome here. Inclusive, affirming therapy that respects your identity and lived experience.
I help adults move from anxious and stuck to calmer and more confident by teaching practical tools that stick, at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
Therapy grounded in honesty and care
Compassionate & Direct
I’ll meet you with care and respect, and I’ll also be honest about what I’m seeing. You’ll feel understood, and you’ll get clear guidance so you can actually change what isn’t working.
Culturally Conscious
I bring a socially conscious, inclusive, and affirming lens to our work together, honoring your values, identity, and lived experience.
Private
To protect your privacy and ensure you receive personalized care, I don’t work with insurance companies. This allows us to focus on your goals without external control, avoid diagnostic labels unless you choose, and create a treatment plan tailored to you. Your therapy stays between us.