John Cosma, Psy.D. is a psychotherapist who has been providing psychological services to the community for over twenty-five years. His primary focus and experience is working with couples, individuals, families, children and adolescents, athletes, and at-risk teens. Dr. Cosma also provides psychodiagnostic assessments for mood and cognitive disorders, ADHD, pre-surgery evaluations, and issues related to school functioning and performance. His clinical focus is treating individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress, behavior problems, ADHD, autistic spectrum disorders, marital issues, parent-child problems, immigration related issues, sport psychology, and developmental disorders. He has a Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) in Behavioral Sciences, a Master’s Degree (MA) in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctorate Degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Cosma also serves as an adjunct professor for Ashford University teaching courses in the field of psychology and human behaviors.

I believe we are a product of our experiences and our genetics. Our experiences, whether positive or negative, have shaped who and what we are today and how we interact in our personal relationships. I believe that we all have the solutions to our difficulties within ourselves, and these solutions can be cultivated and nurtured within the context of a supportive psychotherapeutic relationship. In light of this, my approach is to empower, motivate, challenge, and support my clients through the process of psychotherapy using a combination of psychodynamic, humanistic, family systems, and cognitive behavioral approaches.

I like to assist individuals to understand and challenge long-standing beliefs and patterns of behavior that may interfere with their ability to achieve happiness and fulfillment within themselves and also in their personal relationships. My approach is to facilitate growth and healing through a collaborative approach between myself and my clients.