- attachment work
- CBT skills
- mindfulness practice
About Denise
Denise Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and anger. Denise also supports people navigating ADHD, compassion fatigue, career stresses, and changes like separation or fertility concerns.
Her approach centers on client-centered work and attachment-based ideas. She treats each person as the expert on their life and uses that perspective to guide sessions. Conversations focus on clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and building practical strategies for day-to-day life.
Denise draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness tools are used to slow down heated moments and to practice being present. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel stuck.
She has experience with people on the autism spectrum and with attachment wounds that affect relationships. Denise routinely addresses issues such as codependency, control problems, body image, and family of origin concerns. Her work also covers workplace stress and decision points around career and parenting.
Sessions can be live by video or phone chat, and messaging is an option with a typical 24-48 hour reply window. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match goals and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Denise combines client-centered practice with attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work means conversations begin with what matters most to the person and move from there. Attachment-based methods focus on patterns in relationships and help people understand emotional reactions that come from past bonds. Cognitive behavioral techniques offer concrete steps to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce anger and anxiety.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with the person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and how they respond in sessions. That process may involve trying mindfulness exercises, practicing communication skills, or setting small behavior experiments to see what helps reduce heated reactions.
The original biography mentions live video and phone chat, and messaging with a 24-48 hour reply window. Confirm the current session options before booking if you need a specific format. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and choose a quieter moment to check in without needing to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing, homework, and skills practice to work well in virtual formats.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with problems like losing temper with loved ones, built-up resentment, and stress-related irritability. Anger is discussed alongside related concerns such as relationships and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main stance is client-centered, which means the person’s experience guides the work. She also uses attachment-based ideas and practical skills from CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. That background includes work with people on the autism spectrum.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York. Sessions are offered from that location and reflect her New York credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Live sessions are available by video or phone chat. Messaging is also offered with a usual 24-48 hour reply time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of planning goals and a suitable session rhythm.