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Susan Cooper

Susan Cooper, LCSW

Therapist in New Mexico

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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20 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • 20 years experience
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative approach

About Susan

Susan Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience based in New Mexico. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, grief, and life transitions. Her work is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day challenges.

Susan creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. She emphasizes listening and collaboration, helping people identify small, usable steps toward change. Sessions tend to be focused on real problems and real-life solutions rather than abstract theory.

Over two decades she has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including eating issues, addictions, sleep problems, parenting stress, career strain, and compassion fatigue. She also has experience with complex situations such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, and aging-related worries. Her background gives her familiarity with many overlapping challenges people bring to therapy.

Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works with each person to choose approaches that fit their needs. She respects the courage it takes to seek help and aims to empower clients to move toward a more satisfying life. Practical coping skills, clearer thinking about problems, and steady emotional support are common parts of her sessions.

People who prefer a compassionate, experienced professional who keeps sessions focused and practical often find her style a good match. Those interested in starting can complete the platform intake and match process to connect and schedule an initial appointment.

Evidence-based techniques and how they translate online

Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One commonly used approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress - breathing, activity scheduling, and step-by-step behavior changes that help reduce overwhelm. These tools are helpful for sleep problems, panic, and day-to-day worry.

Another approach focuses on understanding and shifting thought patterns that keep people stuck. In sessions clients learn to notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different perspectives. That work often supports improvements in mood, self esteem, and decision-making.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily life, and preferences, then try techniques that match the person’s needs. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together so the plan fits the client.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use sessions during breaks from work or when coordinating care across locations.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New Mexico

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of problems does she help with?

Susan works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, eating issues, addictions, sleep problems, and parenting strain.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens, helps clarify goals, and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals on emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Mexico.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are accepted.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin if I want to meet with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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