“When I started working with Janis, I had seen other therapists and I really didn’t think that therapy was helpful.  However, Janis completely changed my impressions of therapy.  I felt like she could understand my situation and my feelings at a level that other therapists and even friends could not reach.  She is very honest, comforting, and has a great approach in the way that she communicates with her clients.  She allowed me to really grow as a person by seeing the world in a new way.  I feel like I understand my own feelings, thoughts and decisions better as a result of talking to her.  The way of thinking that I developed from being around her has truly changed my life and it is a gift that I will take with me to the future. (G. W., age 21)

“Janis is an amazing therapist who has had a tremendous impact on my life.  She has a warm, healing energy about her that made me feel comfortable from our first session together.  Because of her genuine and compassionate nature, I was able to easily open up to her about issues that I never imagined that I could talk about.  I knew that no matter what I said, she would not judge me.  I have grown tremendously as a person through our work together and gained the strength to make significant life changes that have allowed for amazing things to happen in my life.  I am forever grateful for Janis and our work together.”
(Lisa H., age 30)

“My 16 year old brother came to see Janis to get help with his anger and anxiety.  It was really hurting our family.  He would start fights with everyone in the family and never took responsibility for his actions. My mom took him to see Janis and within a month or so, he stopped yelling at everyone and he even learned how to deal with how nervous he got before school.  I can’t believe that my brother and I actually started to get along pretty well.”

“When I had trouble with some mean girls at school, my mom took me to see Janis.  While I played with the sand in the sandbox, we talked about what was going on and what I could do about the situation so that I didn’t feel bad anymore.  Janis taught me how to be neutral in situations that could have caused the girls to get even more mad at me.  She gave me really good ways to deal with these girls who said and did mean things to me and eventually, the girls stopped picking on me.

Whenever I need to get advice, I always ask my mom to take me to see Janis.” (Cindy G., age 13)

“The first issue that Janis guided us through was age appropriate ways to help our very sensitive eight year- old daughter deal with death.  To our daughter, it was not only cause of much sadness but much fear.

 Janis suggested books for us to read together and discussion ideas that helped us help our daughter successfully work through this very complex issue.

The following year, when my daughter encountered bullying at school, we, once again, sought Janis’ guidance.  Our daughter had become “friends” with a bully.  Janis was able to help us and our daughter.  She listened to us, empathized with our situation and once again, presented effective strategies that immediately helped relieve the anxiety and improve my daughter’s self-confidence to deal with the situation.  Janis is extremely good at what she does.” (Jen K., age 38)

“Janis Cohen is a "miracle worker" with children. Being a teacher and a mother of four children, two with special needs, I have a great deal of experience with children, but Janis knows how to work magic with them.    She has changed my life and the lives of my children.

My five year old, who was previously diagnosed with developmental delays, was having temper tantrums, potty accidents, nightmares, and had overwhelming separation anxiety. 

 I had taken him to numerous specialists, play therapists, psychologists, doctors, and nothing was helping him until he met Janis.

 Within weeks, my child was sleeping through the night for the first time in his life, he stopped wetting the bed, began having no behavioral problems or social issues at school.

 His teacher this year cannot believe that he had so many issues in prior years!

He is a new child who is happy, confident, secure, and well behaved. My son requests to visit Janis so he can "problem solve and play with Ms. Janis.” Not only has she helped my son work through his anxiety, fears, and anger, but she has given me the tools and strategies to support him!
(Jessica D., age 33)

“Ever since I can remember, I have had anxiety and had a hard time making decisions.

 I NEVER imagined that there would be a time that I didn’t have to feel this way.

 I always heavily depended on others to help me feel worthwhile and make decisions for me and I realized that I needed to make some changes in my life. 

A friend of mine referred me to Janis and it was the best step I had ever made!

In the very first session, Janis gave me techniques that I could immediately put in place to help me manage and eventually eliminate my anxiety and I never had to take medication! 

Within a few months, not only was I incredibly calm and able to cope with life, but also, my children were too!

I began to learn ways that I could rely on myself and feel better about myself.  I finally identified why I was making the decisions that I was making, how I could make better ones and also what I really wanted in my life.

 I finally learned to honor myself, love myself and fill myself up emotionally by my own thinking and actions, instead of waiting for other people to do that for me.

 I am beyond grateful that I met Janis.  I would not be where I am today; happy, anxiety free and in a wonderful relationship with a great guy.  I whole-heartedly recommend Janis!  She helped me change my life!  (Lily F. age 31)