Denise Cooper, LCSW

Denise Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of experience supporting people through life transitions, mood challenges, and relationship struggles. She uses a client-centered stance that honors each person as the expert on their own life, meeting individuals where they are and building a collaborative plan from that starting point.

Her clinical focus includes trauma and attachment wounds, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and work with individuals on the autism spectrum. She also addresses issues such as grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with change, bringing practical strategies alongside compassionate listening. As an LCSW Denise combines clinical training with real-world problem solving to help people move toward greater fulfillment and day-to-day ease.

Denise offers flexible ways to connect, including live sessions by video or phone as well as messaging. She maintains regular availability Monday through Friday with some weekend hours. For messaging appointments she typically responds within 24 to 48 hours. She invites prospective clients to reach out and begin a conversation about goals, preferences, and next steps toward feeling better.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Denise Cooper integrates several evidence-informed approaches to suit different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people address abandonment, trust, and connection issues by working with relational experiences and emotional responses.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own goals. In this approach the therapist offers a nonjudgmental space for clients to explore values, identity, and decisions while the therapist follows the client’s lead to support growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used to relieve anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Denise is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and integrate therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.