Who do you work with at Concierge Psych Doc?

I work with high-performing professionals, executives, founders, physicians, attorneys, men, and couples in Los Angeles and across California. Most of my clients look successful on the outside, carry a lot of responsibility, and feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected behind closed doors. If you want direct, practical therapy with someone who can match your pace, we will work well together.

What is concierge therapy, and how is it different from traditional therapy?

Traditional therapy usually gives you 50 minutes once a week, a rigid schedule, and an insurance code on your permanent medical record. Concierge therapy gives you flexible session lengths, priority scheduling, complete privacy with no insurance middlemen, and direct text or email access to me between sessions when something urgent comes up. You are not left waiting until next week when life gets hard.

Do you offer men's therapy and couples therapy for high-achieving professionals?

Yes. A large part of my practice is working with driven men who are tired of carrying pressure alone, as well as high-achieving couples whose relationship has gone quiet or tense under the weight of work and family stress. We skip the blame game and focus on honest communication, clear boundaries, and practical habits you can use at home right away.

What is your clinical approach?

My approach is direct, warm, and focused on real results—not endless venting. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Sharona Cohen, PsyD, LMFT, California LMFT #43402) with 22+ years of clinical experience, I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR, and practical coaching tools. Think of working with me as a partnership: I will support you, tell you the truth, challenge the patterns keeping you stuck, and give you tools that actually work under pressure.

Can you prescribe medication?

No. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Sharona Cohen, PsyD, LMFT, California LMFT #43402), I provide psychotherapy and executive coaching, not medication management. I am not a psychiatrist or a medical doctor. If we decide that medication could help alongside our therapy work, I can refer you to a trusted psychiatrist or coordinate directly with your physician.

Where are you located?

My office is in Sherman Oaks, CA, and I see clients online anywhere in California.

Do you offer in-person sessions?

Yes, I offer in-person sessions at my office in Sherman Oaks, CA.

How does online therapy work?

Online therapy works just like in-person therapy, using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Whether you are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, or traveling within California, you get the exact same clinical depth and between-session access without sitting in traffic. As long as you show up ready to do the work, we can get just as much done online as we do in my office.

Do you take insurance, or do you provide a superbill for out-of-network benefits?

I run a private-pay practice and do not accept insurance. Many of my clients prefer private pay because it keeps their care completely confidential—no mental health diagnosis is ever required or shared with an insurance database, and no insurance company decides how long we can work together. If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, I am happy to give you a monthly superbill so you can request partial reimbursement directly from your insurer.

What are your fees, and how do I pay?

Individual therapy and executive coaching sessions are $195 for 30 minutes, $325 for 50 minutes, $350 for 60 minutes, and $475 for 90 minutes. Couples sessions are $350 for 50 minutes and $495 for 90 minutes. Emergency sessions are $225 for 25 minutes and $450 for 45 minutes. Therapy and coaching bundles are available upon request. A credit card on file is required before our first session, and sessions are billed automatically.

How does the free 15-minute consultation work?

Before you commit to a full session, we start with a free 15-minute phone consultation. Fill out the quick 4-field form on https://www.conciergepsychdoc.com/contact or call or text (424) 246-8869. There is no front desk or intake coordinator—I will call or text you back personally within 24 hours so we can talk through what is going on, answer your questions, and see if we are the right fit.

How can I book an appointment?

You can fill out the short form on https://www.conciergepsychdoc.com/contact, or call or text me directly at (424) 246-8869. I respond personally within 24 hours.

What can I expect during my first appointment?

Our first full session is about getting a clear picture of where you are and where you want to go. We will talk openly about what is stressing you out, what you have already tried, and what needs to change first. You will leave that first session with clear expectations, defined goals, and a concrete plan for moving forward.

How long is each session, and how often do we meet?

Most sessions are 50 or 60 minutes long, though we can also book 90-minute deep-dive sessions or shorter check-ins when your schedule requires it. Many clients start by meeting weekly and later shift to every other week or once a month as things improve. Everything we do is tailored to your goals and adjusted as you grow.

How long do I need to be in therapy?

That is completely up to you. I am here to guide and challenge you, but you are always in charge of your care. Some clients come in to work through a specific career or relationship crisis over a few months, while others stay longer for ongoing support.

What if I need to reach you between sessions or after hours?

That is one of the biggest benefits of concierge therapy. You can text or email me between our scheduled sessions when something comes up, and we will decide together on the best next step—whether that is a quick check-in or scheduling an emergency session.

What is your cancellation or missed appointment policy?

I enforce a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. Because that time is reserved specifically for you, appointments canceled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged the full session fee. I respect your time and ask that you do the same for mine.

Is therapy completely confidential?

Yes. I take your privacy seriously and run a discreet practice. Because we do not bill insurance, no records or diagnoses are sent to third-party insurers, and I keep analog notes to protect your privacy. I will also never acknowledge you first if we cross paths in public—unless you choose to say hello—so you never have to explain how you know me.

Is therapy really worth it? Does it actually work?

You get out of therapy what you put into it. Just like training at the gym, your mind responds to honesty, effort, and consistency. If you show up ready to look at the hard stuff and practice what we talk about between sessions, therapy works—and it can change every part of your work and home life.

Couples Therapy for Busy Professionals in Los Angeles: 7 Signs It’s Time to Go

Couples Therapy

Nov 1

Written by sharona Cohen

By Sharona Cohen, PsyD, LMFT · California LMFT #43402

You two are good at a lot of things. You run teams. You close deals. You keep the kids' schedules, the house, and the calendar moving. From the outside, it looks like you have it together.

But at home, something has gone quiet.

You talk about logistics, not about each other. You go to bed at different times. One of you is always "almost done" with work. Nobody is yelling, so it feels like there's no real problem. That is exactly why so many busy couples wait too long to get help.

I've worked with couples for 22+ years, and I'll be honest with you: most couples don't come in because of one big blowup. They come in because they slowly stopped feeling like a team. I see you, and I'm going to call you out on the patterns that are pulling you apart, kindly but directly, so you can fix them while they're still fixable.

The short answer: when should a couple go to therapy?

Go when the same problem keeps coming back and talking about it at home isn't changing anything. You don't need to wait for a crisis. Couples therapy works best early, while you both still care and still want to try.

7 signs it's time for couples therapy

1. You feel more like business partners than partners

You're great at running the household. You're not great at being close. Most of your talks are about who's picking up whom, what bills are due, and whose week is busier. If you can't remember your last real conversation that wasn't about a task, that matters.

2. Work always wins

One or both of you checks email at dinner, works most weekends, or brings stress home every night. Over time, your partner stops asking for your time, not because they don't want it, but because they've stopped expecting it.

3. You have the same fight over and over

It might be about chores, money, family, sex, or time. The topic changes, but the fight feels the same. Someone pushes, someone shuts down, and nothing gets solved. That loop is a pattern, and patterns can be changed with the right tools.

4. You've stopped bringing things up

You hold back to "keep the peace." You tell yourself it's not worth it. But the things you don't say don't go away. They build up and come out as distance, short answers, or resentment.

5. Your sex life or physical closeness has faded

Busy seasons happen. But if touch, affection, or intimacy has been missing for months and neither of you knows how to talk about it, a neutral space can make that talk much easier.

6. A big life change is coming (or just happened)

A new baby, a move, a promotion, a business launch, a career change, caring for aging parents. Big changes put a lot of pressure on even strong couples. Therapy before or during a big change can keep you on the same side.

7. You're wondering if this is "just how it is now"

If you catch yourself thinking, "Maybe this is what long-term relationships feel like," pay attention to that thought. It's often the first sign that you've quietly given up on more. You don't have to settle for a relationship that only works on paper.

Why busy, successful couples put it off

In my work with executives, founders, physicians, attorneys, and other high-performers, I hear the same reasons again and again:

"We don't have time." You have time for the things you treat as important. Your relationship deserves a spot on the calendar too.
"We should be able to fix this ourselves." You'd hire an expert for your business, your taxes, or your health. Your marriage is just as worth the help.
"I'm worried about privacy." That's a fair concern, especially for public-facing or high-profile people. My practice is private pay, so there's no insurance company involved and no diagnosis sent to an insurance database.
"My partner won't go." Sometimes one person starts first. A free consult call can help you figure out how to bring it up.

What couples therapy with me actually looks like

I'm not going to sit there and nod while you two repeat the same argument. My style is warm, direct, and practical. Here's what to expect:

A free 15-minute consult call. We talk about what's going on and whether we're a good fit. No pressure.
The first session. I want to hear from both of you. What's working, what isn't, and what you each want. We skip the blame game.
Clear goals. Together, we decide what "better" looks like. Maybe it's fewer fights, more closeness, or making big decisions as a team.
Tools you use at home. You'll leave sessions with simple things to try that week, like how to start a hard talk without it turning into a fight, or how to protect time for each other when work is busy.
Real changes you can feel. Many couples notice they feel more connected within a few weeks, as long as both people show up and do the work.

In person in Sherman Oaks or online across California

I see couples in person at my office in Sherman Oaks, and online by secure video anywhere in California. Online sessions are a great fit for busy couples. You can join from home after the kids are asleep, or each log in from a private space if one of you is traveling for work within California.

Cost and insurance

My practice is private pay. Couples sessions are $350 for 50 minutes or $495 for 90 minutes. I don't take insurance, but I provide a superbill you can send to your insurance company if your plan has out-of-network benefits.

Common questions about couples therapy

How long does couples therapy take? It depends on what you're working on. Some couples come for a focused set of sessions around one issue. Others stay longer to build lasting habits. We'll talk about a plan in the first few sessions.

Can couples therapy help if we're not "in trouble"? Yes. Many of the couples I see are doing okay but want to feel closer, communicate better, or get ready for a big life change. Going early is smart, not a sign of failure.

Do we both need to be there? For couples therapy, yes, both of you should join most sessions. If your partner isn't ready yet, you can start with individual therapy and work on your side of the pattern.

Is online couples therapy as good as in person? For most couples, yes. You get the same depth and the same tools. Some couples like to mix in-person sessions in Sherman Oaks with online sessions when life is busy.

Will my partner and I be judged? No. My job is not to pick a winner. My job is to help you both see the pattern you're stuck in and give you a way out of it.

Your relationship deserves more than your leftover energy

You give your best hours to work. If your relationship is getting what's left, it will show. The good news is that small, steady changes can bring you back to each other.

If you saw yourselves in this post, let's talk.

Book a free 15-minute consult. Fill out the short form, and I'll call or text you back within 24 hours.

Sharona Cohen, PsyD, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (California LMFT #43402) with 22+ years of experience. She works with high-functioning professionals, executives, founders, men, and couples in person in Sherman Oaks and online across California through her private practice, Concierge Psych Doc.

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