Susan Cockrell , LCSW

Susan Cockrell is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She uses straightforward conversation and focused tools to help people manage anxiety, addiction, grief, and stress. Susan practices in Arizona and brings five years of clinical experience to her work.

Susan creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about sexuality, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. She listens for what matters most and helps set small, achievable goals. Sessions are collaborative and geared toward skills people can use between meetings.

Her work often centers on coping with life changes like divorce, caregiving demands, illness, or career shifts. She also addresses trauma, domestic violence, and issues related to substance use. Susan supports people who are exploring identity, including members of the LGBT community.

Common topics she helps with include parenting stress, compassion fatigue, attention-deficit concerns, and problems with intimacy or communication. She also works with older adult issues, blended family dynamics, and the emotional impact of chronic pain or serious illness.

Susan draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered care. These methods help people notice patterns, build coping skills, and choose values-based action. Her aim is to help clients feel more capable and in charge of everyday challenges.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on small steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete strategies for changing patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and role-play, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can suit quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or health needs while keeping continuity of care.