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Dr. Amber Cohen The Cohen Clinic

Dr. Amber Cohen is a licensed Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I am dedicated to assisting you in overcoming difficulties in your life. I will work with you to identify goals you wish to achieve in therapy and provide you with skilled mental health services. My clinical skills, which have been honed through my education and varied work experiences, will help you rea

ch your highest potential in therapy. My direct yet compassionate and empathic approach will allow you to see improvements.

08/18/2026

We are pleased to announce that Ron Lorenzo, M.A., M.S.W., R.S.W., Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, is now providing virtual therapy services to clients in Alberta, in addition to Ontario.

Ron supports adults navigating concerns such as anxiety, trauma, caregiver stress/burnout, grief and bereavement, racial identity and immigration challenges through a collaborative, client-centred approach.

08/17/2026

Years of adapting to expectations can make it difficult to recognize why certain situations have always felt more demanding.
Later in life, adults with autism may begin connecting experiences that once seemed unrelated. A need for routine, exhaustion after social situations, sensory discomfort, or difficulty with unexpected change may begin to form a clearer pattern.
This process may involve:
• Looking back at past experiences differently
• Recognizing which environments consistently feel draining
• Understanding why recovery time is important
• Becoming more aware of sensory needs
• Noticing patterns across work, relationships, or daily routines
• Questioning expectations that have never felt natural
Greater self-understanding can provide context for experiences that may have previously been interpreted as personal failure or simply being different.
A helpful place to begin is observing patterns with curiosity rather than immediately trying to change them.
You might try:
• Noticing what consistently feels manageable or draining
• Reflecting on situations that require significant recovery
• Identifying routines that support daily functioning
• Writing down patterns across different environments
• Making small adjustments based on what you learn
Understanding yourself often develops gradually.
The more clearly you recognize your patterns and needs, the easier it may become to make choices that better support how you naturally function.
Adult autism assessments, generally available for individuals aged 18+, explore lifelong patterns and experiences. This can help provide greater clarity and a more complete understanding of how someone processes and responds to the world.

08/16/2026

Grief is not always experienced during obvious reminders of a loss.
Sometimes it appears while hearing a familiar song, visiting a certain place, reaching for the phone, celebrating a milestone, or experiencing something you wish you could share.
Some individuals may notice:
• Sudden changes in emotion
• Feeling surprised by certain reminders
• Missing someone during positive moments
• Becoming emotional during familiar routines
• Feeling frustrated when grief returns
• Avoiding places connected to memories
• Feeling caught off guard by difficult days
Unexpected grief does not mean someone has gone backward in their healing.
A helpful place to begin can be allowing these moments to exist without immediately trying to stop them.
You might try:
• Pausing when a reminder appears
• Naming the emotion you are experiencing
• Sharing memories with someone you trust
• Allowing meaningful moments to include mixed emotions
• Creating personal ways to honour the loss
• Seeking support when grief feels difficult to manage
Healing does not always mean reminders stop affecting you.
Over time, the way you experience and respond to those reminders may gradually change.

08/15/2026

During social situations, some individuals become highly aware of how they are speaking, standing, reacting, or appearing to others.
Instead of being fully present, attention may shift inward toward monitoring every action.
Some individuals may notice:
• Rehearsing what to say before speaking
• Monitoring facial expressions or body language
• Worrying about appearing nervous
• Losing track of conversations
• Feeling pressure to respond perfectly
• Reviewing interactions afterward
• Assuming others noticed every mistake
The more attention someone places on monitoring themselves, the more difficult it may become to naturally engage with the people around them.
A helpful place to begin can be gradually shifting attention outward.
You might try:
• Listening for specific details in the conversation
• Asking questions based on what the other person shared
• Allowing pauses without immediately judging them
• Reminding yourself that others are often focused on themselves
• Resisting the urge to review every interaction afterward
• Practicing in lower-pressure social situations
Feeling self-conscious does not mean everyone else is closely evaluating you.
Redirecting attention toward the interaction itself can gradually make social situations feel more natural and manageable.

08/13/2026

For some individuals with OCD, receiving an answer may provide relief only temporarily.
Soon after, another doubt may appear.
The person may return to the same question, seek reassurance again, review what happened, or search for additional proof.

Some individuals may notice:
• Asking the same question in different ways
• Searching online for certainty
• Replaying memories to check what happened
• Asking others to confirm things repeatedly
• Feeling relieved briefly before doubt returns
• Believing they need to feel completely certain before moving on
The difficulty is that each attempt to eliminate uncertainty can teach the brain that uncertainty is dangerous.
A helpful place to begin can be noticing the urge to find one more answer.

You might try:
• Delaying reassurance-seeking
• Recognizing when a question has already been answered
• Allowing discomfort to decrease without checking
• Avoiding repeated online searches
• Practicing phrases such as, “I may not know for certain”
• Seeking professional support when symptoms interfere with daily life
The goal is not to find the perfect answer to every doubt.
It is to gradually build greater tolerance for not always having one.

08/11/2026

The Cohen Clinic is expanding! We are now proud to offer psychological services to clients in Alberta, in addition to Ontario.
Our experienced team provides compassionate, evidence-based care through secure virtual appointments, helping more individuals access the support they deserve.

08/10/2026

When anxiety is present, the mind may focus heavily on what could go wrong.
A possible negative outcome can begin to feel increasingly likely simply because it has been thought about repeatedly. The more vivid the worry becomes, the more convincing it may feel.
Some individuals may notice:
• Treating worst-case scenarios as expected outcomes
• Feeling anxious about situations that have not happened
• Repeatedly asking others what they think will happen
• Mentally preparing for every possible problem
• Difficulty focusing on positive or neutral possibilities
• Feeling physically tense when imagining the future
One challenge with anxiety is that thoughts can begin to feel like evidence.
A helpful place to begin can be separating what is possible from what is actually known.
You might try:
• Asking yourself what evidence is available right now
• Identifying other possible outcomes
• Limiting time spent mentally rehearsing problems
• Returning attention to what is happening in the present
• Focusing on what you can respond to rather than predict
Uncertainty does not automatically mean something bad is coming.
Learning to notice the difference between a feared possibility and a likely outcome can help create a more balanced response to uncertainty.

08/09/2026

Many people begin therapy hoping to experience clear and immediate improvement.
While therapy can support meaningful change, progress is often gradual and may not follow a straight line.
Some individuals may notice progress through:
• Recognizing patterns sooner
• Recovering more quickly after difficult moments
• Communicating needs more clearly
• Setting healthier boundaries
• Responding differently to familiar triggers
• Becoming more aware of emotions
• Using coping strategies more consistently
Sometimes, increased awareness can initially feel uncomfortable.
Noticing patterns that previously happened automatically may create frustration, but awareness can also provide more opportunities to respond differently.
A helpful place to begin can be looking for changes beyond whether difficult emotions still occur.
You might ask yourself:
• Am I understanding myself more clearly?
• Do I notice my reactions sooner?
• Am I making different choices in some situations?
• Am I recovering differently than before?
• Am I practicing skills outside of therapy?
Progress does not require never struggling again.
Often, it means developing greater awareness, flexibility, and confidence in how you respond when challenges arise.

08/08/2026

Feeling accepted and connected is important to many people.
However, when the possibility of rejection feels especially threatening, individuals may begin changing their behaviour to avoid experiencing it.
Some individuals may notice:
• Overthinking how others perceive them
• Avoiding expressing their true opinions
• Seeking frequent reassurance
• Taking changes in communication personally
• People-pleasing
• Avoiding new relationships or opportunities
• Assuming distance means rejection
One challenge with fear of rejection is that the mind may begin treating uncertainty as evidence that something is wrong.
A helpful place to begin can be separating what you know from what you fear might happen.
You might try:
• Challenging assumptions about others’ thoughts
• Expressing preferences in small situations
• Reducing repeated reassurance-seeking
• Allowing others to have different opinions
• Building self-worth outside of external approval
• Taking small interpersonal risks
Not every connection will lead to acceptance.
However, learning that you can manage disappointment may make it easier to show up more authentically in relationships and opportunities.

08/06/2026

During periods of prolonged stress, grief, trauma, depression, or emotional overwhelm, some individuals may feel disconnected from their emotions.
Instead of experiencing intense sadness or anxiety, they may notice a sense of emptiness, detachment, or emotional distance.

Some individuals may notice:
• Feeling disconnected from people they care about
• Losing interest in activities
• Difficulty identifying emotions
• Feeling as though they are going through the motions
• Reduced excitement about positive experiences
• Feeling distant from their surroundings
• Difficulty responding emotionally
Emotional numbness does not always mean someone does not care.
Sometimes it may develop when the mind and body have been managing more emotional stress than they can comfortably process.
A helpful place to begin is to reconnect with experiences gradually rather than forcing yourself to feel differently.

You might try:
• Paying attention to physical sensations
• Maintaining simple daily routines
• Spending time with supportive people
• Engaging in familiar activities
• Naming even small emotional changes
• Seeking professional support when numbness persists
Reconnecting with emotions often happens gradually.
Small moments of awareness and engagement can be meaningful parts of feeling more connected over time.

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1407 Yonge Street Suite 406
Toronto, ON
M4T1Y7

Website

http://www.thecohenclinic.com/

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