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Ilene Cooper, LCSW, CSW

Warm, goal-focused therapy for individuals and couples
  • CBT informed support
  • Couples therapy training
  • Mindfulness and relationship skills

About Ilene Cooper

Ilene L. Cooper, LCSW, CSW is a licensed clinical social worker who offers supportive, nonjudgmental counseling focused on helping clients move toward meaningful goals. With more than 20 years of experience, she works with individuals, couples, and concerns that affect family life, creating space to explore what is happening now while also considering how personal history may be shaping current patterns and stressors.

Her work draws on extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an approach that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice new, more effective ways of coping. She is also certified in Imago Relationship Therapy and trained in mindfulness-based methods, which can help clients slow down, build awareness, and respond with greater intention in daily life and relationships. For couples work, she has studied with Drs. John and Julie Gottman and trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Ilene supports clients facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, mood disorders, trauma, LGBT-related concerns, and social anxiety. She welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on practical strategies and thought processes that can support change, strengthen relationships, and help clients identify a path forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ilene Cooper have?

Ilene Cooper has 20 years of experience.

Is Ilene Cooper a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ilene Cooper holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. Her license information is GA LCSW CSW003312.

In which languages does Ilene Cooper provide therapy?

Ilene Cooper provides therapy in English.

Where is Ilene Cooper located?

Ilene Cooper is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Ilene Cooper as my therapist?

You can work with Ilene Cooper through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ilene Cooper work with international clients?

No. Ilene Cooper does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ilene Cooper cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Accessible Online

Ilene Cooper integrates several structured approaches that can translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, then practicing new skills to respond differently to stress, anxiety, depression, and daily challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is often used in couples work to help partners better understand emotional needs, shift negative interaction cycles, and build more supportive connection. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes learning to notice thoughts, feelings, and body sensations with greater awareness, which can be especially helpful when clients feel overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in rumination.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ilene collaborates with clients to clarify goals and preferences, then adjusts the pace and tools to match what is most useful, whether the focus is relationships, mood concerns, trauma-related stress, or navigating life transitions.

Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and they can use live chat or text-based messaging when that format fits their schedule or communication style. This range of options can make it easier to stay engaged and consistent, even during busy weeks.

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