About Eliana Cohn
Eliana is a Licensed Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, and young adults, with a special interest in supporting families from early childhood through the college years. She brings a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to therapy, helping clients build skills, confidence, and emotional insight across developmental stages.
Qualifications
Eliana earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Illinois State University and her Master of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University in 2023. She is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Illinois. Eliana has experience working in school-based settings as well as residential mental health environments, giving her a well-rounded understanding of how emotional, behavioral, and social challenges show up across home, school, and community settings.
Areas of Focus & Populations
Eliana works with:
Young children (ages 2–5) through a parent-coaching and play-based approach
Elementary and middle school-aged children
Adolescents and teens
Young adults and college-aged clients
She commonly supports concerns including:
Emotional regulation and big feelings
Anxiety and worry
Social skills challenges and peer relationships
Behavioral concerns and transitions
Self-esteem and confidence building
Stress related to school, family, and life changes
When working with very young children, Eliana partners closely with parents and caregivers, focusing on practical strategies, emotional coaching, and developmentally appropriate tools to support growth both in and outside of sessions.
Therapeutic Approach
Eliana integrates evidence-based and developmentally appropriate techniques, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotional identification and regulation skills (including Zones of Regulation)
Flexible thinking and perspective-taking
Social thinking and conflict resolution
Strengths-based and relational approaches
She places a strong emphasis on rapport-building, creating a safe, comfortable space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to share openly. Eliana values collaboration and works to meet each client where they are, tailoring therapy to their unique needs, age, and goals.
More About Eliana
Eliana is known for her calm, supportive presence and her genuine ability to connect with others. She grew up in Highland Park and now lives in Chicago. Outside of work, she enjoys taking walks, listening to music, doing puzzles, reading, and spending time with friends and family.