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Susan Cockrell

Susan Cockrell, LCSW

Therapist in Arizona

Compassionate, practical support for life's big changes

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5 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Person-focused care
  • Values-based goals
  • Practical skills

About Susan

Susan Cockrell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate difficult life moments. She uses a compassionate, person-focused style to address concerns like self esteem, addiction, anxiety, and relationship stress. Susan practices from Arizona and brings five years of clinical experience to her sessions.

She aims to create an affirming space where people can talk honestly about their goals and struggles. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication. Susan supports exploration of sexuality, workplace challenges, and health-related concerns without judgment.

Susan blends several therapy approaches to fit each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help clients clarify values and take workable steps toward meaningful change.

Client-centered principles shape how she listens and responds, leaving room for each person’s pace. Susan also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are helpful. The result is a flexible mix rather than a single method.

People often come for help with grief, trauma, parenting strain, career transitions, caregiver stress, chronic health issues, or identity questions. Susan supports those dealing with codependency, burnout, first responder stress, and intimacy-related concerns. She encourages practical next steps and collaborative goal setting.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that fit those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low self esteem, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s perspective and pace, with the therapist listening closely and following the client’s lead.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or letting someone join from a location that is quieter or more convenient. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to work by distance while focusing on practical steps and skills that translate to everyday situations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Texas, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Susan help with?

Susan works with a wide range of issues, including self esteem, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy questions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and career or workplace stress.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a compassionate, person-centered approach that mixes practical skill-building with values-based work to help people make meaningful changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and communities, including work with LGBT and disability-related issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding licenses in Texas and Arizona and is based in Arizona.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

To get started, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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