Susan Banco, LCSW, LCSW-R

Susan Banco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York, holding the credentials LCSW and LCSW-R which indicate her licensure as a clinical social worker in the state. She earned her graduate degree from Adelphi University and brings extensive experience from work in community-based settings, schools, and day programs where she both provided counseling and trained other social workers.

Her practice blends multiple therapeutic modalities into a warm, conversational style that aims to equip people with practical tools and the confidence to explore options that support meaningful change. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering guidance for parenting challenges, family and partner relationships, and transitions such as divorce, college entry, or shifts in finances.

Susan also provides coaching for those facing anxiety, career or employment difficulties, and concerns related to alcohol and drugs. She is flexible about the method of communication and works to accommodate busy schedules through a variety of session formats. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and real-world strategies to help clients move forward, and she welcomes the opportunity to begin work with new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

In her online practice, Susan Banco draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for each person’s pace, helping clients explore their concerns and identify personal solutions; it can be especially useful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Susan approaches treatment collaboratively, inviting clients to discuss their goals and preferences so together they can determine which approaches fit best. She tailors interventions to the individual’s needs and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds, combining techniques when that supports the client’s aims.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions more conveniently, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving a therapeutic, supportive relationship.