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Susan Banco, LCSW, LCSW-R

Warm, flexible support for change
  • Relationships and parenting
  • Life transitions and divorce
  • Anxiety and career coaching

About Susan Banco

Susan Banco, LCSW, LCSW-R, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with 30 years of experience supporting individuals, groups, and families. She earned her graduate degree from Adelphi University and has built her career in community-based settings, schools, and day programs, where she has also trained other social workers while providing counseling across a range of needs.

Her work blends multiple therapy modalities with steady encouragement, helping clients build practical tools and the confidence to consider their options and move toward positive change. Susan’s style is warm and conversational, with an emphasis on creating a supportive space where clients can talk openly and focus on what matters most to them.

She often helps people navigate family and partner relationships, parenting concerns, and major life transitions such as divorce, starting college, or shifts in finances. Susan also offers coaching for anxiety, employment and career challenges, and concerns related to alcohol and drug use. With flexibility in how sessions are conducted, she aims to meet clients where they are and fit care into the realities of a busy schedule.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoaching

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Avoidant personalityBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Susan Banco have?

Susan Banco has 30 years of experience providing counseling and support.

Is Susan Banco a licensed therapist?

Yes. Susan Banco is licensed in New York and holds the credentials LCSW and LCSW-R (NY LCSW 020398, NY LCSW-R 020398).

In which languages does Susan Banco provide therapy?

Susan Banco provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Banco located?

Susan Banco is located in New York.

How can I work with Susan Banco as my therapist?

You can work with Susan Banco through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your schedule and needs.

Does Susan Banco work with international clients?

No. Susan Banco does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Banco 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 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.

Practical Approaches, Flexible Online Support

Susan Banco draws from several evidence-informed approaches to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can clarify what they want, strengthen self-trust, and move forward at a pace that feels manageable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It can be useful for identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new coping skills, and building day-to-day strategies for challenges like anxiety, low mood, or changes in work and family life. Motivational Interviewing helps clients work through ambivalence, strengthen motivation, and take realistic steps toward goals, including goals related to habits and substance use.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to understand what is bringing them in, what they have already tried, and what they hope will feel different. Together, they can tailor the work to fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule and to stay consistent through life’s changes.

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