Dr. Amber Cohen The Cohen Clinic

09/29/2025

We live in a culture that glorifies independence. Fix yourself. Figure it out. Don’t rely on anyone.

But healing wasn’t designed to be a solo project. We’re wired for co-regulation, for safe spaces, for someone to say “I’ve got you” when your world feels unsteady.

You don’t have to hold it all together just because you always have.
You’re allowed to outgrow self-reliance as your only coping strategy.
You’re allowed to reach not because you’re weak, but because you deserve to be supported too.
You were never meant to carry it all alone.

09/28/2025

Even if you’ve been that way for years.
Even if people expect you to be consistent.
Even if it makes you harder to understand.

You’re not flaky for evolving.
You’re not lost for questioning things.
You’re not confusing for growing in a new direction.

Changing your mind isn’t failure it’s self-trust in motion.
It means you’re listening to yourself now, not just your past.

09/28/2025

✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Fathima Mucheth Abdul Basheer, Ph.D (Psychologist, Supervised Practice) to The Cohen Clinic team! ✨

With over 8 years of experience, Fathima brings a trauma-focused, neuro-affirmative, and person-centred approach to therapy. Her work is rooted in the belief that clients are more than just their symptoms or diagnoses, she honours each person’s story, cultural context, and lived experience.

Fathima supports adults navigating:

🌱 Anxiety, stress, and depression

🌱 Trauma, PTSD, and grief

🌱 ADHD, autism, and executive functioning challenges

🌱 Relationship, workplace, and life transition difficulties

Her training includes advanced practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approaches, ACT, and neuro-affirmative interventions. Sessions with Fathima are collaborative, practical, and deeply compassionate, focused on building resilience, clarity, and meaningful growth.

Fathima is fluent in English, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil, making therapy more accessible to clients from diverse backgrounds.

We’re so excited for the warmth, expertise, and inclusivity she brings to our clinic community. 💜

09/24/2025

🌟 We’re so excited to welcome Kristin Michie, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) to The Cohen Clinic team! 🌟

Kristin’s journey into psychotherapy has been anything but traditional. Starting with an Honours BA in English Language and Literature and time spent in the corporate sector, it was her volunteer work at CAMH that inspired her to pursue a career in mental health. From there, she returned to school for her Master’s in Clinical Psychology, trained at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, and worked in both private practice and a university counselling centre.

Kristin supports adults navigating a range of concerns, including:
🌱 Anxiety, depression, and stress
🌱 Anger management and OCD
🌱 Trauma, grief, and life transitions
🌱 Social anxiety, boundary setting, and decision making

Her approach is integrative and collaborative—drawing from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices. She believes therapy is co-created: a safe, supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build coping strategies, and strengthen resilience.

What makes Kristin’s approach unique? She brings not only advanced clinical training but also lived experience. Coming to this profession in mid-life, she understands the courage it takes to face challenges, make changes, and seek new meaning.

We’re grateful to have her compassion, authenticity, and commitment to growth on our team. 💜

09/24/2025

09/22/2025

You start waiting for the other shoe to drop.
For love to leave.
For calm to turn into conflict.

Even if life looks safer now, your body remembers what it was like to never fully settle.

That hypervigilance isn’t overreacting it’s memory.
But with time, safety can become less of a question and more of a given.

You’re allowed to exhale without bracing.

09/05/2025

You’re healing. Learning how to show up differently. Saying things you used to silence. Choosing peace where you once chose people-pleasing.

But not everyone will meet you in that change. Some may pull away. Some may not understand. Some may quietly exit.

That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.

It just means your growth is asking for a new kind of space one that feels more honest, more you.

09/02/2025

You speak up now. You set boundaries. You pause before apologizing for things that aren’t yours to hold.

And sure, some people don’t like it. They say you’ve “changed.” They call you selfish. Dramatic. Cold.

But here’s the truth: you didn’t get harder to love you just stopped being easy to control.

Anyone who’s uncomfortable with your growth wasn’t rooting for the real you. And you don’t owe them softness at the cost of your sanity.

08/18/2025

In healing spaces, we talk a lot about red flags and rightly so. But here’s something that often gets missed: Discomfort doesn’t always mean danger. Sometimes, it means growth.
It’s uncomfortable to set boundaries for the first time. To receive love when you’re used to bracing for the worst. To be seen when you’re used to shrinking.
Your nervous system might interpret that newness as “bad” not because it is, but because it’s unfamiliar.
Give yourself time to learn the difference between a red flag… and a green flag that just feels scary.

06/25/2025

The longer days, warm sun, and slower pace of summer invite us to breathe a little deeper and live a little lighter. It’s the perfect reminder that your mental health deserves the same renewal as the season.

Whether it’s a walk in the park, a swim, or just soaking up sunlight on your balcony, these simple moments can recharge your energy and lift your mood. Summer isn’t just about vacations or big plans, it’s about reconnecting with joy, ease, and presence.

Give yourself permission to lean into the lightness of summer. Your mind and body will thank you.

06/23/2025

Children learn more from what they see than what they’re told. When you openly share your emotions, the joys, frustrations, and uncertainties, you’re giving them permission to do the same. Modeling emotional honesty helps build their confidence in expressing themselves and navigating feelings.

It’s okay to say, “I’m tired today,” or “That made me sad.” You don’t have to be perfect. Your vulnerability is a powerful lesson in strength and self-awareness.

By showing up authentically, you’re helping your kids grow into emotionally healthy adults, and that’s one of the greatest gifts you can give.