Cohen Veterans Network

What the service is

Cohen Veterans Network is a global nonprofit integrated network of mental health clinics committed to helping veterans and military families by reducing barriers to mental health care. Founded and publicly launched in April 2016, the network has grown to 23 clinics serving 22 states plus the District of Columbia, with plans to expand to five additional clinics on U.S. military bases in Asia. The organization specifically serves post-9/11 veterans regardless of military branch, occupational specialty, discharge status, or service length, as well as active duty service members and military family members. The network's mission is grounded in understanding that many service members and veterans face specific mental health challenges tied to military service, and that civilian providers may lack the cultural competency and military-specific training to address those needs.

What you actually get

Cohen Veterans Network offers two primary service delivery modes: in-person therapy at one of its clinics and face-to-face video therapy via telehealth. In-person services take place at outpatient clinics using evidence-based treatments to provide high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care. Telehealth is live video conferencing therapy, equally effective as in-person sessions according to research cited by the company, allowing clients to have appointments in real time through confidential video. The choice between in-person and telehealth depends on your preference and clinical need.

To access services, you first contact a clinic and provide your information. The clinic verifies your eligibility based on your military affiliation. Once verified, the clinic gets to know you better and matches you with an appropriate clinician. The clinician provides a comprehensive intake assessment. The clinic then handles insurance coordination, verifying coverage and filing for prior authorization if needed. After approval, you begin receiving targeted therapy interventions designed to positively impact your long-term psychological well-being.

The clinical model emphasizes evidence-based treatments. While the company does not name specific evidence-based treatment protocols on the homepage, it positions itself as providing specialized, confidential therapy delivered by staff many of whom have military backgrounds or are part of military families. All staff undergo "extensive military mental health training." This combination of lived military experience (where available) plus specialized training shapes the clinician-client match process.

Eligibility criteria are clearly defined on the company's site. Post-9/11 veterans are welcomed regardless of National Guard or Reserves status. Active duty service members from all branches, including the National Guard and Reserves, are eligible, though active duty members need a TRICARE referral. Military family members are eligible, defined broadly to include spouses, partners, children, parents, siblings, caregivers, and chosen family. The network explicitly states it "proudly serve[s] people of all genders, race, ethnicities, and cultural identities."

What the pages prove

Cohen Veterans Network identifies specific mental health conditions it addresses through targeted, specialized therapy: depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, transition challenges, marriage and relationship counseling, and help with children's behavioral issues. The company names specific eligibility cohorts on its site: "POST-9/11 VETERANS including those from the National Guard/Reserves, regardless of occupational specialty, discharge status, or service length" and "SERVICE MEMBERS of all branches including the National Guard/Reserves, regardless of activation status." It notes that active duty members specifically "need TRICARE referral."

On insurance, the company states "We accept most major insurances, including TRICARE." TRICARE is the U.S. Department of Defense health insurance program for active duty service members, retirees, and their families. The company's acceptance of TRICARE is significant because it removes a major barrier for the military-eligible population.

The network operates 23 clinics in 22 states plus DC. The company names its locations explicitly by state and city, with specific clinic names, addresses, and phone numbers provided for each. These locations span Alaska, Arizona, California (three clinics), Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida (two clinics), Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina (two clinics), Oklahoma (two clinics), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (four clinics), Virginia (two clinics), Washington, and West Virginia.

The clinics are CARF accredited (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), a third-party accreditation indicating they meet national quality standards. The company's site provides detailed clinic contact information, addresses, and phone numbers for each location, plus brief descriptions of specific clinics in some regions. One example states that Brittney Hutzell, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) serves as Region Director for DC and Virginia, with over a decade of experience and a master's degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis.

The company was founded in 2016, making it a 10-year-old organization (as of 2026) that has grown steadily to its current clinic count. On impact, the site states "With 23 Cohen clinics serving 22 states and the District of Columbia, and soon opening five clinics on US military bases in Asia, we are here for you."

What the service does not say

Cohen Veterans Network does not publish pricing on its web pages. There is no information about copays, session fees, whether sliding scale options exist, or what families should expect to pay out of pocket. The company does not specify which commercial insurance plans beyond "most major insurances" it accepts; you must verify directly. Wait times are not published: the company does not state how long a typical wait is between contacting a clinic and beginning therapy. While the site mentions "evidence-based treatments," it does not name which specific evidence-based protocols the clinics use (for example, Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure for PTSD). The company does not publish outcome data, such as what percentage of PTSD clients experience symptom reduction or how long the average treatment course lasts. There is no detail on whether therapists are employees, how many clinicians work at each location, or staff turnover rates. The company does not explain whether there are specialized services for specific subpopulations (such as sexual trauma survivors, substance use co-occurring with PTSD, or services for military sexual trauma). There is no published information about crisis services, after-hours support, or what to do if you are in immediate danger.

Who it fits and who it does not

Cohen Veterans Network is designed for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, and military family members who need mental health care, particularly those with conditions related to military service such as PTSD, adjustment challenges, or relationship strain. If you have TRICARE or most major commercial insurance, the clinic's acceptance removes an insurance barrier. Telehealth availability means you can access care from home if you prefer, which may reduce stigma or address transportation barriers. The company's emphasis on staff with military backgrounds and military-specific training means clinicians may intuitively understand military culture and language, reducing the burden of educating your provider about military life. If you need specialized couples or family therapy addressing military life stressors, the company offers this. Veterans with no other insurance or limited coverage options should verify directly with their local clinic whether copays or payment plans are available.

Cohen Veterans Network is not available outside its 22 named states and DC, though coverage is expanding to military bases in Asia for eligible service members stationed abroad. Pre-9/11 veterans (those who served before September 11, 2001) are not mentioned as an eligible population on the captured pages. Families seeking care for conditions unrelated to military service may find the military-specific training less relevant. If you have no insurance or if your insurance plan is not among those the network accepts, affordability may be a barrier. Since clinics are located in specific cities, families in remote rural areas even within a served state may need to rely on telehealth, and access to broadband is required for video therapy.