Last edited 08/13/2026
Hiyaguha Rachelle Cohen
Accepting New Clients
Online in South Carolina
Identifies As
Woman
Get To Know Me
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
When you feel like there's no hope, I hold the vision for you, because I truly believe that no situation is hopeless. I'm old enough to have seen both tragedies and miracles, many times, and I've learned that we're remarkably resilient beings capable of far more than we imagine. Or more specifically, YOU are capable of far more than YOU imagine, you're capable of healing, of having a life of meaning, no matter how you feel right now. You should know that I won't just passively listen session after session. If I notice that you're doing something self-destructive or something that might push other people away, I'll let you know it. But I'll always treat you with respect and listen deeply to what you need to say.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAbuse/Survivors of abuseLife coachingTrauma
General Expertise
AnxietyCareersWork StressRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemArtists' mental healthCodependencyCommunication issuesCreative blocks & writer's blockDivorce & separationFamily issuesLife coachingLife transitionsPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)StressTraumaWomen's issuesMarriage issuesPeer Relationships
Treatment Approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Person-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyIntegrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureSouth Carolina, Licensed Professional Counselor, 12451
Training/CertificationsEMDR certified, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy certified, CBT certification
Education
University of the Cumberlands, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Mental Health, 2024 — Focus on trauma treatment. Earned EMDR certification while still in school. Internship included experience at a neurofeedback clinic.
International University of Professional Studies, Doctorate of Philosophy, Professional Coaching and Human Development, 2010 — Dissertation focused on coaching survivors of spiritual cults.
Southampton College, Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, 2000 — Won the Elaine Benson/Steinbeck Award for Fiction.
Smith College, Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work , 1980 — Completed one-year internship at Chelsea Counseling Center, a community mental health center. Was awarded a fellowship to study ethnicity and mental health. Attended Smith for three semesters but did not complete MSW due to extenuating circumstances.
Work HistoryIn my many years on this planet, I've learned that even the most hopeless-seeming situations can improve. The cheating couple can rebuild after betrayal and discover they still Iike each other. Family estrangement can heal after hopeless-seeming years. Bad tempers can ease, anxiety can settle into serenity, self-hatred can evolve into self-acceptance, trauma memories can fade, I've seen some of these things in my own life, and like many therapists, I've been lucky enough to find good help along the way. It's an honor to be able to pay it forward.
I've got considerable experience working with adult clients who received the short-end-of-the-stick in childhood. The methods I use, particularly EMDR and ART, help to heal trauma in a deep and effective way that talk therapy sometimes can't get to. I also have lots of experience working with communication issues. If it seems like your relationship is caught in an endless loop of the same arguments, I'd love to help. I'd also love to help if you are questioning your life purpose, or are going through a difficult transition, or are riddled with anxiety.
My actual work history spans over 20 years of being in private practice as a life coach, and later, as a psychotherapist. I worked for years in community social services before going into counseling work, and had a parallel career as a writer and college teacher of writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Hiyaguha Rachelle Cohen, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Hiyaguha Cohen accepting new clients?
Yes, Hiyaguha Cohen is accepting new clients for online therapy in South Carolina.
Does Hiyaguha Cohen accept insurance?
No, Hiyaguha Cohen does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Hiyaguha Cohen offer?
Hiyaguha Cohen offers therapy for individuals.
Does Hiyaguha Cohen offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in South Carolina can book Hiyaguha Cohen for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Hiyaguha Cohen offer online therapy?
Yes, Hiyaguha Cohen offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in South Carolina.
How quickly can I see Hiyaguha Cohen?
Hiyaguha Cohen typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Hiyaguha Cohen speak?
Hiyaguha Cohen conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Hiyaguha Cohen online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Hiyaguha Cohen online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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