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Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D.

About

Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist, author, and mother of two animated young girls. She is one of the most respected voices in the psychology of people-pleasing and navigating the difficulty of living an intentional life while trying to maintain fulfilling relationships. She is the author of 5 books, all of which have received awards and 5-star ratings from her readers. These include her most famous book, When It's Never About You, and her latest book, Anxious for Answers.

She's a regular contributor to Psychology Today, with dedicated readers in the millions. Her books and therapy practice are fueled by a passion for helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self, and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. As president of her family's foundation, Dr. Ilene oversees various initiatives geared toward creating better opportunities for those in need.

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Recent Posts
From Fusion to Freedom
Achieving emotional independence doesn't equate to emotional isolation. You can still partake in family traditions, share collective joy and sorrow, and seek and offer support.
Family Relationship Patterns
The multigenerational transmission process teaches us that while our family history influences who we are, we hold the power to create new patterns for future generations.
How to Heal From an Emotional Estrangement

Navigating emotional cutoffs is a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and patience.

Navigating emotional cutoffs is a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and patience.

Navigating Relationship Storms

If you've been part of any lasting relationship, you're likely familiar with the inevitability of conflict. Here are some healthy ways to handle it.

If you've been part of any lasting relationship, you're likely familiar with the inevitability of conflict. Here are some healthy ways to handle it.

Navigating Societal Regression

As we look ahead, the path out of societal regression lies in our willingness to engage with each other in meaningful ways, to listen deeply, and to speak thoughtfully.

As we look ahead, the path out of societal regression lies in our willingness to engage with each other in meaningful ways, to listen deeply, and to speak thoughtfully.

The Role of Triangles in Family Dynamics

Triangles in family dynamics aren't inherently good or bad; they're a natural part of how families manage anxiety and conflict.

Triangles in family dynamics aren't inherently good or bad; they're a natural part of how families manage anxiety and conflict.

Navigating the Self in Marriage

A well-differentiated individual understands their interdependence with others but maintains clarity and emotional stability, particularly in conflict situations.

A well-differentiated individual understands their interdependence with others but maintains clarity and emotional stability, particularly in conflict situations.

Broadening the Lens of Mental Health Issues

By broadening our perspective from the individual to the family system, we can achieve a more comprehensive understanding of mental health challenges.

By broadening our perspective from the individual to the family system, we can achieve a more comprehensive understanding of mental health challenges.