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Lidor Kohen

Lidor Kohen, LMHC

Therapist · New York · 5+ years of experience

Supportive counselor for midlife concerns

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  • Person-centered focus
  • English and Hebrew
  • New York LMHC

About Lidor

Lidor Kohen is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and career uncertainty. She works with LGBTQ+ concerns and supports those coping with issues like abandonment, body image, and caregiving stress. Lidor aims to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard and understood.

She uses a person-centered style that focuses on each individual's goals. Sessions are collaborative - the client and therapist decide what to work on together. Lidor emphasizes building resilience and practical steps that fit a person's life.

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of responding. That might include strengthening communication skills, setting clearer boundaries, or addressing commitment and codependency struggles. She also supports people dealing with aging concerns, adoption or foster care histories, and alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink.

Her work aims to boost confidence and motivation. She helps clients break worries into manageable parts and develop everyday strategies they can use outside sessions. Lidor brings five years of clinical experience as an LMHC licensed in New York.

Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. People interested in starting are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English, Hebrew

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Many therapists who use evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on a few clear methods that help people change unhelpful patterns. One common approach is goal-focused work where the therapist and client identify specific problems and try practical steps to change behavior and mood; this helps with anxiety, stress, and career decisions. Another useful method is skills-based coaching that teaches communication, boundary setting, and emotion regulation to improve relationships and self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods match their needs and goals. That process can involve trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from different locations when in-person meetings are difficult. The therapist and client will discuss which session setup best supports the goals and day-to-day realities of the person seeking help.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Common areas include stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, career questions, and LGBTQ+ related issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiving stress, body image, and attachment-related topics.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach?

The approach is person-centered and collaborative. The therapist works with clients to set goals and practices concrete skills for everyday life.

What background and experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has five years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns. She emphasizes building resilience and practical coping strategies.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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