- Values-based approach
- Skills for everyday life
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
About Susan
Susan Cockrell is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigate tough life moments. She uses a compassionate, person-focused style to help clients deal with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and codependency concerns.
Susan draws on five years of clinical experience across Texas and Arizona. She works with people facing addiction, grief, trauma, and health-related challenges. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem issues, workplace stress, and identity questions related to sexuality.
In sessions she keeps language direct and practical. She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, doable steps for change. Conversations often include techniques to manage strong emotions and ways to practice clearer communication with others.
Susan blends several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy is part of how she creates a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Her work also includes topics such as parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and intimate relationship concerns. She emphasizes gradual progress and practical skills rather than quick fixes.
People who choose Susan can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge, and help building skills that fit daily life. To begin, follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps so sessions can be arranged according to availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns by shifting focus from avoidance to meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear, structured exercises and homework tasks that fit well into week-to-week work on goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which approaches and techniques to try, and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people use tools like brief check-ins or worksheets between meetings. It can also make it simpler to keep appointments during work breaks or when dealing with health or caregiving demands. Ask about formats when you schedule so sessions can be planned to match your life and needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Susan works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, caregiving stress, and workplace challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and person-centered, combining practical techniques with exploration of values and personal goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience and has practiced in both Texas and Arizona supporting diverse life challenges and identity concerns.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She is an LCSW with licenses noted in Texas and Arizona and conducts work from Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled and what is the payment model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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