Susan Cockrell , LCSW

Susan Cockrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a compassionate, individualized approach to supporting people through challenging life transitions and mental health concerns. Based in Arizona and also licensed in Texas, she focuses on helping individuals navigate issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and identity-related matters. Her practice emphasizes affirmation and respect for diverse life experiences, including work with the LGBTQ community and people facing disability or health-related challenges.

Susan creates a therapeutic environment where people can explore personal growth, process past experiences, and build stronger communication and coping skills. She is particularly focused on practical support for workplace stress, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and changes that accompany different life stages. Combining empathy with clinical training, she aims to partner with each person to identify goals and develop strategies that feel meaningful and achievable.

With a background in evidence-informed methods and a commitment to honoring each individual's path, Susan provides tailored care that acknowledges complex histories and present-day needs. As an LCSW she blends professional knowledge with a non-judgmental stance to guide clients through change and toward more resilient ways of living.

Integrating therapeutic approaches with online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problems with coping and relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration so that clients can explore their own goals and self-understanding in a supportive atmosphere.

Susan uses these approaches to tailor treatment to each person she works with, and finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. She collaborates with clients to determine which strategies align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility by making sessions possible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, fit sessions around busy schedules, and choose the communication format that feels most comfortable for them.