SC Portrait of Susan Cockrell

Susan Cockrell, LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy for anxiety and life changes

5 years in practice · based in Arizona · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Susan

Susan Cockrell is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for anxiety and stress. She uses straightforward, compassionate care to guide people through addiction, relationship strain, grief, and career or life transitions. Susan works from Arizona and draws on five years of clinical experience as an LCSW.

Her sessions aim to be affirming and nonjudgmental. She offers a calm space where clients can talk through past hurts and current struggles.

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Background and approach

Susan pays attention to how health, identity, and family history shape someone's day-to-day life. She blends several evidence-based methods to match what each person needs. Treatment includes skills for managing symptoms, strategies to change unhelpful thoughts, and exercises to clarify values and goals.

The focus is on small, doable steps that fit into a client's routine. Susan has experience supporting people with addiction, depression, ADHD, trauma, and compassion fatigue. She also helps with parenting stress, caregiving burdens, body image, chronic illness, and issues that arise after separation or loss.

Her work includes attention to LGBT concerns and the challenges first responders may face. Practical matters are handled simply. Sessions can be by video, phone, chat, or messaging to suit different schedules.

Costs vary by location and the subscription model can be canceled at any time. To begin, users follow the Start Therapy flow, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then act toward what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Choosing a therapeutic approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day. Together they decide whether acceptance-based work, cognitive skills, or a client-centered style feels like the best fit, and that plan is adjusted over time. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when distance or time are barriers. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a quick check-in between appointments. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief coaching, ongoing check-ins, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options aim to increase flexibility so people can access consistent support that matches their routine and needs.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and caregiver strain. Additional concerns listed include body image, chronic illness, grief, and first responder issues.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
She blends client-centered care with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based methods. Sessions emphasize clear steps, skill practice, and exploring values to guide change.
What background and experience does she bring?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years of clinical experience. Her work includes supporting people facing addiction, workplace challenges, and identity-related concerns.
Where is the therapist based and what credentials are held?
She practices from Arizona and holds LCSW credentials. The profile notes licensure in Texas and Arizona as part of her professional details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. Formats can be chosen based on what works best for the person.
How does cost and getting started work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
5 years
Licensed
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English

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