Susan Cockrell - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

5 years experience

About Susan Cockrell

As a licensed therapist in Texas and Arizona, I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each person’s unique journey. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, disability and health issues, addressing addiction, self-esteem, and navigating significant life transitions.

My therapeutic practice focuses on creating a supportive, affirming space where clients can explore personal growth, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger communication skills. I’m particularly passionate about helping individuals work through issues related to sexuality, workplace challenges, self esteem, and interpersonal relationships.

With a commitment to understanding diverse experiences, I offer a non-judgmental approach that honors each person’s individual path. Whether you’re dealing with career difficulties, relationship changes, or personal transformation, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.

Licenses

LCSW

00138

LCSW

LCSW-21246

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Paranoia
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Incredible. Gifted in the arts.”

“Susan has been a great help to me! Life can get very overwhelming for an over thinker like myself, and she has helped me navigate my thoughts and find solutions!”

“I learn so much from Susan. She is experience in her field and has help me tremendously.”

“Susan Cockrell has 45 years of experience as a social worker/therapist. She is a delightful woman...a great listener...a non-judgmental professional. She cares. She interacts and responds to your thoughts. 5 stars!”

“She was very attentive and pointed out some good points about certain family members that I had never thought about before”

“She’s amazing”

“Susan is friendly, calm, a great listener, who gently challenges unhelpful beliefs or thoughts we have and helps navigate to a more peaceful and productive life - without judgment.”

“Susan is an excellent listener and can get straight to the root of an issue with a few, short questions. She’s great!”

“I've had several therapists and she's the first that has really listened and helped me. Writing this review is making me cry because of the relief and support I feel, contrasting with my hopelessness and loss of faith in therapy from previous practitioners. She rocks!”

“Susan’s sense of humor, nonjudgmental and accepting approach has helped offer me new ways to view life situations and navigate a stressful world. One session helped me view a challenging family dynamic differently and positively alter my relationship. Thank you!”

“Susan has been a strong caring supporter for me. I Feel so much strength after my sessions with her. I am so very grateful that she is my therapist.”

“She is very well organized and a great listener and offers great advice”

“Susan is an amazing woman who has watched me go through many valleys of struggles but has always stood there to listen to me and understand. 10 out of 10 recommendation!!”

“She is a very personable therapist who makes it easy to talk to.”

“Susan is very kind, supportive and empathetic. I highly recommend her.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.