Dr. Amber Cohen The Cohen Clinic

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

When life gets hard, the mind often turns toward negativity — and this happens to everyone.Life changes. Things happen. ...
01/28/2026

When life gets hard, the mind often turns toward negativity — and this happens to everyone.

Life changes. Things happen. But staying in helplessness can make challenges feel heavier and more personal. Choosing agency — even in small ways — can support resilience and strength.

Think about it.. Where in your life can you shift from “this is happening to me” to “how can I respond to this?”.

Anxiety and excitement feel similar in the body — both are high-energy states.The difference is how the mind interprets ...
01/27/2026

Anxiety and excitement feel similar in the body — both are high-energy states.
The difference is how the mind interprets them.

Therefore, if your body feels on edge and your thoughts jump to fear, this quick 60-second reframe can help.

Try this:
Pause. Name the sensation (fast heart, tension, alertness).
Gently ask: Is this fear — or readiness for change?
Regulation isn’t about shutting feelings down. It’s about learning how to work with them.

It’s okay to be burnt out. However, understanding when to take a break is an important part of taking care of yourself a...
01/26/2026

It’s okay to be burnt out. However, understanding when to take a break is an important part of taking care of yourself as well.

Burnout doesn’t always have to look like exhaustion. It can also look like:
→ Emotional numbness
→ Irritability or withdrawal
→ Feeling disconnected from work or relationships
→ Dreading things that once felt manageable
→ Constant mental fatigue
These are often signs of emotional exhaustion — not failure. Noticing them early can support rest, boundaries, and recovery.

Living with ADHD often means working twice as hard just to keep up. The mental effort it takes to focus, organize, remem...
01/25/2026

Living with ADHD often means working twice as hard just to keep up. The mental effort it takes to focus, organize, remember, regulate emotions, and stay motivated is constant — even when it looks effortless from the outside.

People with ADHD may grow up internalizing messages that they’re “too much,” “not trying hard enough,” or “just need more discipline.” Over time, this can turn into shame, burnout, and self-doubt — not because of a lack of effort, but because the effort is rarely seen.

ADHD isn’t a moral failure. It’s a neurological difference. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re incapable — it means your brain works differently, and that difference deserves understanding, not judgment.

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. And you don’t need to earn rest by pushing yourself past exhaustion. Support, compassion, and strategies that actually work for your brain can change everything.

Self-reflection can feel scary—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are three simple ways to ease into it.1. Not...
01/24/2026

Self-reflection can feel scary—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are three simple ways to ease into it.

1. Notice when your inner critic shows up — especially under pressure.
2. Replace judgment with curiosity (“What do I need right now?”).
3. Practice speaking to yourself the way you would to someone you care about.

Confidence grows when your inner dialogue becomes supportive, not punishing.

What does safe love feel like to you?Safe love feels steady, not performative.It isn’t about loud declarations or grand ...
01/23/2026

What does safe love feel like to you?

Safe love feels steady, not performative.
It isn’t about loud declarations or grand gestures meant to convince you of something. Safe love shows up quietly — through consistency, patience, listening, and daily effort.
Performative love can feel exciting, but it often leaves you questioning what’s real. Steady love grounds you. It makes you feel chosen again and again.

Think about it… Where in your life do you feel emotionally safe — and what makes it feel that way?

Let's talk about some myths and facts regarding anxiety. Myth: Negative thoughts during stress mean something is wrong w...
01/22/2026

Let's talk about some myths and facts regarding anxiety.
Myth: Negative thoughts during stress mean something is wrong with you.
Fact: When anxiety is high, the nervous system naturally pulls the mind toward negativity.
This response is human — not personal. Stress activates survival pathways that can increase worry. However, learning to calm the body can help the mind follow.

You don’t need to fight your thoughts — support your nervous system instead.

01/21/2026

When life feels overwhelming, the mind often defaults to negative thinking.
But choosing change, even in small ways, builds agency, resilience, and emotional strength—allowing the situation to be part of your story, not your burden.

01/21/2026

When life feels overwhelming, the mind often defaults to negative thinking.
But choosing change, even in small ways, builds agency, resilience, and emotional strength—allowing the situation to be part of your story, not your burden.

01/15/2026

Calling all Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Social Workers! Come join The Cohen Clinic’s EMDR consultation group - our next session runs on February 5, 2026. You will gain knowledge, networking, support and more! EMDRTherapy

It’s easy to pour everything you have into your child, making sure their needs are met, their feelings are validated, an...
11/19/2025

It’s easy to pour everything you have into your child, making sure their needs are met, their feelings are validated, and their world feels safe. However, sometimes, in the process, you forget that you deserve that same care too.

Parenting yourself means noticing when you’re tired, offering yourself grace when you make mistakes, and giving yourself permission to rest without guilt. It means speaking to yourself with the same gentleness you’d use with your child, especially in moments when your inner critic gets loud.

When you show compassion to yourself, you’re not only healing your own wounds, you’re modeling for your child what self-love looks like. You’re teaching them that care isn’t just something we give to others; it’s something we owe to ourselves too.

Anxiety is often misunderstood. It gets brushed off as “overreacting,” minimized as “just stress,” or criticized as bein...
11/18/2025

Anxiety is often misunderstood. It gets brushed off as “overreacting,” minimized as “just stress,” or criticized as being “too sensitive.” However, anxiety is your nervous system working overtime to keep you safe.

Dismissing your anxiety doesn’t make it go away, it only makes it louder. Compassion, on the other hand, helps it soften. When you remind yourself, “This feeling makes sense given what I’ve been through,” you create safety inside your own body.

Your anxiety doesn’t need fixing, shaming, or silencing. It needs gentleness. It needs patience. It needs compassion.

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