Denise Cooper , LCSW

Denise Cooper is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to ADHD and compassion fatigue. She centers her work on a client-centered philosophy that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life and meets people where they are, tailoring therapy to individual strengths and goals.

She has particular experience addressing attachment wounds, abandonment and family of origin difficulties, and works with individuals on the autism spectrum to navigate social and emotional concerns. Her practice also focuses on body image, codependency, communication and commitment struggles, and life transitions such as divorce, fertility challenges, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

In sessions she blends relational, practical, and skills-based approaches to help clients build more fulfilling connections and greater emotional stability. Denise offers synchronous options including video and phone sessions, and she also communicates through live chat and messaging when that fits a client’s needs. When using messaging, she typically responds within 24 to 48 hours. She welcomes collaborative work aimed at increasing joy, purpose, and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Denise Cooper

Denise integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online format. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people address abandonment, attachment wounds, and difficulties forming secure connections. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration; it creates space for clients to lead the pace of work while the therapist reflects and supports their self-discovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Denise works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy with Denise can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care, fit sessions into busy days, and continue work between in-person appointments when needed.