Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Denise Cooper, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 076687
- NPI
- 1538108279
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Denise supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Denise
Denise Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. She also works with issues related to parenting, grief, ADHD, and LGBT matters.
Denise uses client-centered methods that let the person lead the conversation. She focuses on attachment-related concerns and trauma, and she brings practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at helping people understand what they want to change and how to take the next steps.
She has spent two decades working with adults who struggle with relationship problems, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions. Denise also supports individuals on the autism spectrum with clear communication and concrete strategies. She draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work.
In a typical session she listens for patterns tied to family of origin, abandonment or attachment wounds. Then she helps map small, doable changes for daily life. Expect conversations about boundaries, communication, and coping skills rather than jargon or long assessments.
Practical matters such as work stress, career decisions, fertility challenges, and compassion fatigue are addressed alongside emotional concerns. Denise asks about what’s happening now, what has been tried already, and what concrete steps would feel useful. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
BHow sessions work
How Denise uses common approaches in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early attachments affect current trust, closeness, and conflict. This approach can help when relationship worries, abandonment concerns, or family of origin issues keep repeating in daily life.Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist listens without directing the story and follows the client’s lead to build clarity and motivation. This style helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings about grief, career choices, or identity concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviors in a practical way. It helps identify unhelpful thinking and then tests small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with each person to decide whether attachment work, a client-centered pace, CBT techniques, or a mix makes sense. She frames this as a shared decision based on goals, current stresses, and what feels doable for the client.
The biography does not specify exact online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows for flexible scheduling around work or parenting responsibilities, and for choosing whether to meet by video or phone when those options are available.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Denise works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. She also addresses parenting, grief, ADHD, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that lets the person set the pace. She also uses attachment-based techniques, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing for practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Denise has 20 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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