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Ilene Cooper, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and mood
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Couples and relationship methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Ilene
Ilene Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 20 years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, and other life concerns. Ilene uses direct, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.
She asks about current concerns and personal history to find what will help most. Sessions often include practical exercises, thought records, and short behavioral experiments. Ilene incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of a structured approach to changing patterns of thought and behavior.
For couples and relationship work she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Imago Relationship Therapy to address interaction patterns and emotional connection. Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice stress reactions and build calm, steady attention.
Ilene frames work as a conversation about strategies and steps. She talks through how thoughts influence feelings and actions, then tries concrete alternatives to see what changes. This approach focuses on clear skills and small experiments rather than long abstract discussion.
She also brings experience with chronic health, caregiver stress, aging and end-of-life concerns, codependency, and related areas. People who want structured tools for symptom relief and relationship repair may find her approach straightforward and practical.
Before a first session she asks people to complete a short questionnaire so they can schedule a first meeting and begin planning goals together.
How CBT and relationship methods work in online sessions
Ilene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions focus on specific skills - identifying automatic thoughts, tracking mood patterns, and trying short behavioral experiments to see what changes. This is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress management.For relationship concerns she combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to identify interaction cycles and improve communication. EFT looks at underlying emotions that drive conflict, while the Gottman Method targets practical skills for safer arguments and better repair. These approaches aim to change how partners respond to each other rather than assigning blame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where client feedback guides which techniques continue to be used.
Session format details are not provided here, so confirm the options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let people use exercises or worksheets during a meeting so homework and in-session practice fit into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship concerns, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured work such as thought tracking and behavioral experiments alongside relationship-focused methods to change interaction patterns.
How much experience does she have?
There are 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video is offered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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