Elevating Your Care Beyond Insurance - Exclusively out of pocket.
Feelings are messy. Let’s cry a little, curse a lot, and move forward. It’s about time.
In-person sessions in the greater Los Angeles area; virtual therapy in California.
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“Therapy with her has irrevocably changed my life.”
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“Sharona, you are a wizard.”
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“Going anywhere else is a waste of time and money.”
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With most therapists, you book a session, spill your guts for 50 minutes, and then …
… radio silence till next week.
Meanwhile, it’s 2 AM, and you’re pacing around, mind racing over every dumb comment from today’s meeting.
Or you’re sitting in rush hour traffic playing therapist to yourself or beating yourself up for being “too much” or “not enough.”
Your partner’s asking, “What’s wrong?” and you’re thinking, Hell, if I know.
Until that next appointment, you’re on your own to white-knuckle it through the chaos.
With me, you get real support in real time.
You wake up sweating with that nasty, panicked feeling like the world’s caving in? You text me.
Your boss blindsides you with some new bullsh*t that leaves you fuming? Shoot me an email.
I’m your mental health ride-or-die—this isn’t therapy that clocks out after an hour a week.
You might be spiraling in this moment, but you are not alone. I am here, and we are going to get through this sh*t TOGETHER.
When you reach out, I don’t just listen and move on.
Every meltdown, every “WTF do I do now?” moment? I keep tabs.
I’ve got a whole mental playbook on your anxiety, your freak-outs, what triggers your spirals—so that when we meet, we’re not starting from scratch.
I’m here, in the trenches with you, connecting the dots, tracking your patterns, and calling you out on your BS when you need it.
You’ll learn to handle more on your own, but until then, I’m here to keep you moving forward with unwavering support.
Concierge vs. Insurance
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Concierge Model
Care that adapts to you
✓ Fast Appointments — Initial consults in 48 hours or less
✓ Flexible Support Access — Reach out between sessions via text/email
✓ Private Records — No insurance means greater confidentiality and control over your information
✓ Tailored Treatment — No restrictions from diagnosis codes
✓ Extended Sessions — 60+ minutes when clinically needed
✓ Transparent Pricing — No surprise bills
✓ Built for High Performers — Designed for your lifestyle and needs
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Traditional Therapy (Insurance-Based)
You have to adapt to it.
✕ Waitlists Common — Often 2–6 weeks or longer
✕ No Contact Between Sessions— no emails or texts
✕ Shared Records — Insurance billing reduces confidentiality
✕ Insurance-Limited Plans — Care must match billing rules
✕ Strict Time Limits — Capped at 45–50 minutes
✕ Hidden Fees — Copays, deductibles, and billing gaps
✕ System-Driven Care — Built to serve the insurer, not you
Dr. Sharona’s Specialties
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Anxiety
When your brain’s stuck on “holy sh*t, what if?” mode and won’t shut the hell up, it’s time to reach out for help.
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Depression
Dragging yourself through life with that heavy-as-hell cloud hanging over you? We’ll dig you out of the dark.
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Professional Burnout
Pressure cooker of a job? People breathing down your neck? Let’s ditch the constant worry and find control and peace.
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Coaching & Consulting for High Performers
Shift from overload to aligned leadership so your business grows in a sustainable, values-driven way.
What healing looks like:
Actually, sleeping through the night
Fewer “WTF am I doing with my life?” moments
Not losing your sh*t over an email
Finally, setting boundaries without the guilt hangover
Calling out your own bullsh*t
Ditching the “I’m fine” act
Laughing and actually feeling happy
Finally relaxing—and liking it
Meet the Clinician
Hi, I’m Sharona Cohen, LMFT, PsyD. – an actual, legit psych doc who knows her sh*t.
I’ve been in this game for over 20 years, and here’s what you get with me: someone who will call out the BS. No fluff, no agenda, no sugar-coating.
I believe in results, personal responsibility, and getting you to where you want to be.
If you’re tired of therapy that never seems to go anywhere, you’ve come to the right place.