Lawrence J. Cohen
Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist specializing in children's play and play therapy, based in Brookline, Massachusetts.
He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from Duke University and has built a career spanning private practice, school consulting, and parenting education.
Cohen is the author of the acclaimed Playful Parenting and co-author of books addressing children's social dynamics.
His professional writing has appeared in journals and popular magazines, and he has presented widely at conferences and workshops.
His diverse clinical work—with children, parents, couples, and families—consistently centers on the importance of human connection.
