Susan Cooper, LCSW
Supportive therapy for meaningful change
- Evidence-based techniques
- Nonjudgmental supportive space
- Experienced licensed clinician
About Susan Cooper
Susan Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Mexico with 20 years of professional experience. She brings a steady, supportive presence to therapy and focuses on creating an open, welcoming space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
She recognizes that reaching out for help can take real courage, especially when someone is looking for a more fulfilling, happier life or trying to navigate a difficult transition. Susan partners with clients as they begin making changes, offering encouragement and practical support along the way.
Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and informed by experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, eating-related concerns, addictions, relationship and family challenges, sleep issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
She recognizes that reaching out for help can take real courage, especially when someone is looking for a more fulfilling, happier life or trying to navigate a difficult transition. Susan partners with clients as they begin making changes, offering encouragement and practical support along the way.
Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and informed by experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, eating-related concerns, addictions, relationship and family challenges, sleep issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Cooper have?
Susan Cooper has 20 years of professional experience.
Is Susan Cooper a licensed therapist?
Yes. Susan Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Mexico. Her license number is NM LCSW C-09068.
In which languages does Susan Cooper provide therapy?
Susan Cooper provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Cooper located?
Susan Cooper is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Susan Cooper as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Cooper through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Susan Cooper work with international clients?
Yes. Susan Cooper works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Cooper cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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-Based Support, Designed for Online Care
Susan Cooper is an LCSW who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Evidence-based care means the strategies used in sessions are informed by approaches that have been studied and shown to be helpful for many people, offering structure and practical tools rather than guesswork.In sessions, Susan focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can talk honestly about what they are experiencing. This supportive, collaborative style can be especially helpful when someone feels overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to move forward after a loss or transition.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works with clients to clarify goals, understand what has or has not helped in the past, and choose strategies that fit the client’s needs, preferences, and pace. The work is tailored over time as circumstances and goals evolve.
Online therapy adds flexibility and access, making it easier to get support from New Mexico or while living abroad. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, so clients can choose the format that best matches their comfort level and schedule.