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Credentials

I received my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in human sexuality from the University of Kansas in 2007. Afterward I completed my internship at Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas, where I worked with military veterans and their families. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am also PSYPACT Authorized - Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), which means I can see clients in several states.

Professorship

Prior to working as a professor, I worked as a researcher on a grant funded by the Department of Labor that sought to examine the job-seeking and job-maintenance strategies of individuals with disabilities. My current research is in the areas of human sexuality, the impact of behavior on public policy, and conflict in close relationships.

Clinical Practice

I maintain a busy private practice for therapy in Blacksburg, Virginia, where I work with clients and couples regarding issues related to substance abuse, trauma, sexual identity, and other life concerns. 
 
My approach is called "integrative" with an emphasis on psychodynamic theory. This approach is tailored toward the needs of each client; however, emphasis is placed on early relationship experiences and how these patterns are continued in our adult life. I use a variety of techniques in therapy to find what will work best for each client, including dialogue, interpretation, cognitive behavior therapy, self-monitoring experiments, visualization, journal-keeping, drawing, and reading books.

Business Consultation

Since 2008 I have worked with organizations ranging from small mom and pop shops to large corporations to help them increase productivity, boost employee satisfaction, and improve personnel selection. I would be happy to partner with you to find ways to help your business or organization operate at an optimal level.

Bio For Published Materials

Dr. Tracy Cohn is a professor of psychology. He has taught a variety of courses around assessment, multiculturalism, substance abuse and addictive disorders, and human sexuality. Dr. Cohn manages an active research program that includes publishing, presenting, and lecturing in the areas of LGBT sexual health and wellness, stigma and strength theory, and trauma.
 
He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who maintains a busy clinical practice in Blacksburg, Virginia. He also provides consulting services as an executive coach, helping businesses and leaders throughout the country maximize the strengths and potential of their employees.
 
Cohn completed his graduate training at the University of Kansas. During his graduate training, he was affiliated with community mental health centers, HIV/AIDS clinics, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and college counseling centers. He spent a number of years working with non-native English speakers with concerns related to cultural development and integration. Prior to becoming a professor, Dr. Cohn worked on a Department of Labor grant, exploring how individuals with disabilities persist at their jobs.