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Lidor Kohen

Lidor Kohen

Therapist · New York

Compassionate counselor for stress and life changes

  • Person-centered approach
  • Supports LGBTQ concerns
  • Career and self-esteem

About Lidor

Lidor Kohen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She also supports those facing LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and career challenges.

Lidor uses a person-centered style. She works in a collaborative way and focuses on each person’s goals. Sessions are practical and supportive, aimed at building resilience and stronger coping skills.

Her work includes helping people sort through attachment and abandonment concerns. She has experience with adoption and foster care issues, blended family tensions, and communication problems. She also addresses body image, commitment worries, and control issues.

Lidor has five years of clinical experience. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions rather than relying on a single method. Clients can expect steady support while they try new strategies and habits.

She offers therapy in English and Hebrew and practices in New York. Lidor encourages people to set clear goals and revisit them as therapy progresses. The focus is on practical change, one step at a time.

How evidence-based techniques work in online therapy

Many clients benefit from a clear, straightforward explanation of therapeutic methods. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This kind of technique helps when worry or negative self-talk gets in the way of daily functioning.

Another useful line of work concentrates on building skills for handling stress and relationships. That may include practicing communication strategies, setting boundaries, and developing small routines that reduce overwhelm. These exercises are practical and aimed at making everyday tasks easier to manage.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods fit best. This is a collaborative effort that considers goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list them. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help people keep therapy consistent when life is busy. It also allows shorter check-ins or flexible timing to fit a work break or a tight day. Ask about available formats when you schedule to find what will fit your routine.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties
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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Lidor supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ related concerns, relationship difficulties, self-esteem problems, and career issues. She also addresses a range of related areas such as abandonment, body image, and communication problems.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered, collaborative style that focuses on clients' goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps, resilience building, and steady emotional support.

What is her professional background?

Lidor has five years of clinical experience working with people facing emotional and life stressors. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her practice.

What credential and location are listed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what about cost?

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

What do I need to do to start therapy?

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

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