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Denise Cooper, LCSW
New York
LCSW in New York - trauma and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Client-centered work
About Denise
Denise Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 20 years of experience. She works directly with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns related to ADHD and LGBT identities. Denise meets clients where they are and focuses on practical changes they can try between sessions.
In sessions she leans on straightforward methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered approaches to understand how early relationships affect current patterns. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are part of her toolkit when people want short-term skills or decision support.
Denise has worked with people who report attachment wounds, abandonment, family of origin problems, and communication or commitment difficulties. She also supports people dealing with fertility-related stress, work and career issues, body image and codependency concerns. Her background includes long-term practice helping survivors of trauma and those coping with major life changes.
Practical planning is a feature of her work. Sessions often include concrete experiments, behavior changes, and short exercises to practice between meetings. She encourages clear communication and step-by-step goal setting so progress is measurable.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the scheduling and contact process the practice uses. Prospective clients are asked to use the site tools to review options and set up an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Denise uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT offers short, practical exercises to practice between meetings and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions; it helps when communication or trust issues repeat in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from the person's own goals, giving space for their priorities to guide each session.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress or challenges appear. This approach keeps sessions focused and grounded in doable steps.
The biography notes live communication by video or phone chat is available, and messaging response times can be 24-48 hours. Confirm the current session options before booking so they match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time, while messaging can be useful for brief updates and interim support.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD-related concerns.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through small experiments and behavior changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of clinical experience working with trauma, attachment wounds, and mood concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in New York and holds the NY LCSW credential.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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