- ACT
- CBT
- Client-Centered
About Susan
Susan Cockrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of experience practicing in Arizona. She works with adults on issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and challenges around identity and self-esteem. Her background includes work with LGBTQ people and those facing health or disability-related stress.
She uses approaches that help people notice how their thoughts and actions affect daily life. Sessions focus on practical skills for managing stress, coping with change, and improving communication. Conversations often include looking at patterns that keep someone stuck and trying small, doable changes.
Susan draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and make choices that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. Client-Centered methods keep the person’s experience central during discussions.
Work may cover specific areas like parenting strain, career stress, substance use, codependency, or trauma and abuse. She also addresses caregiving demands, chronic illness, body image, and first responder issues. Sessions can include coaching-style work for clear goals and step-by-step plans.
Her practice emphasizes steady, practical steps rather than big promises. People meet to talk through what’s happening now, try small changes, and notice what shifts. Those interested should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It can be useful for guilt or shame that follows from past choices by shifting focus toward meaningful steps forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions use practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new coping habits for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and preferences during sessions. The therapist follows the client’s pace and supports them in naming difficult feelings and deciding what to try next.
Working together, the therapist and client decide which approach or combination fits best. That decision is collaborative and may shift as goals or needs change. The therapist helps people pick methods that match their priorities, whether learning skills, clarifying values, or addressing painful memories.
Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, not being on camera helps them focus; for others, a full session works better. Discussing format during the first meeting helps set realistic plans for ongoing work.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and identity concerns including LGBTQ matters.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She uses techniques from ACT and CBT to help people notice painful thoughts and test small behavior changes rather than arguing with feelings.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with diverse adult concerns and health-related stress.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Arizona and holds the credential LCSW with licensure noted for TX LCSW and AZ LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm details during matching.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.