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