Susan Cockrell , LCSW

Susan Cockrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to supporting people through difficult transitions and long-standing challenges. Licensed in Texas and Arizona, she focuses on helping individuals navigate issues such as addiction, self-esteem struggles, workplace and career concerns, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, and the unique needs of LGBTQ people and those living with disability or health conditions. Her practice emphasizes affirmation and respect, inviting clients to explore personal growth, build stronger communication skills, and heal from past experiences in a way that fits their values and life circumstances.

Susan prioritizes tailoring each session to the individual's journey, combining practical strategies with empathetic listening to address stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, and problems that arise during major life changes. She also works with people facing chronic health challenges, caregiving stress, and issues related to substance use and codependency. With an aim to walk alongside clients rather than direct them, Susan offers steady professional guidance while honoring each person’s unique path toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with a licensed professional

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, life transitions, and coping with chronic health or caregiving challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-discovery and personal growth. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, and navigating identity or workplace concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving around work and family stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and schedule appointments that work with varying routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists experienced in remote care.