Susan Cockrell, LCSW

Susan Cockrell is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She brings five years of experience and focuses on clear goals people can work toward between sessions.

Susan emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach. Sessions are built around each person's concerns, whether that is addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, or career stress. She aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful rather than overwhelming.

Her work often includes talking through habits and thoughts that get in the way, then practicing small changes that make daily life easier. For people coping with medical issues, caregiving strain, chronic pain, or cancer, she helps prioritize what matters and manage the load.

Susan also supports those navigating identity and intimacy concerns, codependency, blended family dynamics, and communication problems. She pays attention to how past family patterns affect current choices and relationships.

Clients can expect a mix of practical strategies and empathic listening. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered methods to match what each person needs.

Sessions are offered from Arizona and conducted in English. Susan combines direct skill-building with a calm, steady presence to help people make manageable progress over time.

Using CBT and ACT online to meet real-life goals

Many people find that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps them identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety, depression, or unhealthy habits going, then practice specific changes to feel better day to day. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present; it can be useful for grief, chronic illness, or life transitions.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination makes the most sense for their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few strategies and adjusting as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and skill demonstrations, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or hands-free time matter, and live chat or text-based messaging make brief check-ins and homework support easy to fit into a busy day. These formats help people access consistent care while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.