Dr. Joshua L. Cohen
2436 E 4th St #10, Long Beach, CA 90814
Phone: (213) 267-2416
Email: orcid.org0000.0001.8849.2780@gmail.com
ORCID: 0000-0001-8849-2780
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshua-l-cohen-01747620
Blog: routledge.com/mentalhealth/posts/756
Website: yourdigitalstorytellingproject.com
Professional Summary
Accomplished Media Psychologist and CEO of Your Digital Storytelling Project with extensive background in clinical psychology, film/video editing, and somatic experiencing. Expertise in digital storytelling, public speaking, and virtual reality. Author and co-editor of significant publications in the field of psychotherapy.
Education
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA, 2013 - M.S., Psychology
Walden University - B.A., Film and Anthropology
Colorado College
Top Skills
- Group Therapy
- Psychotherapy Consulting
- Media Psychology
Experience
- Mackay Medical College
Guest Lecturer, Jul 2023 – Present - LaughMD
Media Psychologist & Consultant, Jun 2023 – Present - neuroTree
Media Psychologist & Consultant, May 2023 – Present - Your Digital Storytelling Project
CEO, Oct 2015 – Present - Media Psychology Consultants P.C.
CEO, Jun 2017 – Present - Peer Mental Health
Volunteer Media Psychologist/Program Developer, Oct 2019 – Present - Kolnoam Video Therapy School
Staff Lecturer, Aug 2018 – Present
Publications
- “Video and Filmmaking as Psychotherapy: Research and Practice”
- “Film and Soul: a theoretical exploration of the use of video and other film-based therapy”
- “Research Using Visual Digital Media and Expressive Art Therapies”
Certifications
- Certified in Avid and Final Cut Pro Video Editing
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association, Division 46 (Media Psychology and Technology)
Volunteer Work
- AnaVault
Volunteer Media Psychologist, Aug 2020 – Apr 2021
Specialties
- Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain/Illness, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Self Esteem, Video Game Addiction, and more.
Client Focus
- Age Range: Children (6 to 10), Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+)
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Film/Video-Based Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic
Modality
- Individuals, Couples, Group
Languages
- English