Susan Cockrell , LCSW

Susan Cockrell is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people navigating a wide range of life challenges with compassion and practical guidance. With a focus on individualized care, she works with those facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and career or parenting questions. Her practice also addresses areas such as ADHD, intimacy-related issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and first responder concerns.

She brings particular experience working with the LGBTQ community and with clients confronting disability and health-related issues, helping them explore identity, communication, and healing from past wounds. Her therapeutic stance emphasizes affirmation, empathy, and collaboration, creating a space where people can clarify goals, build coping skills, and strengthen interpersonal effectiveness.

Susan holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and indicates specialized training in clinical assessment and psychotherapy. She is licensed to practice in both Texas and Arizona. Her approach blends evidence-based techniques and client-centered depth to support meaningful change while honoring each person s unique path.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and committed action. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions by encouraging practical steps toward a meaningful life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and stress, and for improving problem solving and daily functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while clients explore their own goals. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and working through identity or life-stage concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan Cockrell and the client collaborate to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors sessions so techniques are applied in ways that feel useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow sessions to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain consistent care across changes in work, family, or location.