Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 7:00pm PT
Modern Love: The Search for Connection
Marisa T. Cohen, PhD, LMFT, CST
Registration Now Open
Attendance is Complimentary. Registration is Required.
In a world shaped by dating apps, endless choices, and constant digital interaction, many people feel more disconnected and uncertain about relationships than ever before. In this Spark Salon, Marisa T. Cohen explores the hidden emotional patterns shaping modern love, from attachment and vulnerability to rejection, perception, and communication. Blending relationship science with real-world insight, she examines how our past experiences, assumptions, and unconscious beliefs influence how we seek, interpret, and experience connection.
Drawing from psychology, clinical practice, and years of research on relationships, Dr. Cohen explores what it means to date more intentionally in an age of constant swiping and digital noise. From communication and emotional availability to the stories we carry about love and rejection, she offers a thoughtful framework for building relationships that feel more grounded, mutual, and meaningful.
6:00 p.m.: Doors open, reception
7:00 p.m.: Program begins promptly
8:00 p.m.: Book signing and reception
In-person attendees will receive a complimentary book.
Bio
Dr. Marisa T. Cohen, PhD, LMFT, CST (she/her), is a relationship scientist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and AASECT-certified sex therapist who blends research and clinical insight to help people build more connected, meaningful relationships. She teaches college-level psychology courses and is the founder of Embracing Change Marriage and Family Therapy, where she works with individuals, couples, and families to foster understanding, growth, and connection.
Dr. Cohen is the author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love, which translates relationship science into practical insights for everyday experiences and challenges. She has delivered talks and workshops at venues including the 92nd Street Y, Strand Bookstore, and New York Hall of Science.
A 2021 and 2024 TEDx speaker, Dr. Cohen has appeared on BRIC TV, in Newsweek, and on CNN, and she has been quoted in The Washington Post, The Cut, Good Housekeeping, BBC, NPR, and other outlets. She regularly appears on podcasts and radio shows to discuss the psychology of love andstrategies for building healthy, fulfilling relationships.
From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love