- Addictions support
- Anger management
- CBT and motivational interviewing
About Susan
Susan Acosta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship and family challenges, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, parenting concerns and intimacy-related issues.
Susan focuses on practical conversations. She listens and helps people sort what matters most. Sessions often look at patterns that keep problems repeating and small changes that reduce tension at home or work.
Her background includes work with blended family issues, codependency, dependent personality, divorce and separation, and drug and alcohol addiction. That experience informs how she notices relationship patterns and recurring stressors during sessions.
Clinically she draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools. That means sessions can include goal-setting, examining thoughts and behaviors, and building motivation for change rather than long, open-ended talk alone.
Susan aims to collaborate on clear, achievable steps. She helps people practice new responses to anger and stress and tracks small wins over time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online intake flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what is important to the client so they can shape goals and priorities. It helps people clarify values and decide what changes feel worth making.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and uses short exercises to test new ways of responding. CBT is useful for managing anger, anxiety, low mood and repetitive patterns that cause conflict.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by strengthening their own reasons for trying new behaviors. It often helps when someone is working on addiction, codependency or making a difficult life change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences and day-to-day life. That may mean trying a practical CBT exercise for a few sessions or using motivational interviewing to build readiness before setting larger goals.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The online format can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into work or family routines. It also allows for shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what a person needs, and it removes travel time so consistent follow-up is simpler to arrange.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship and family issues, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem problems, depression, parenting and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered conversations to set goals and build motivation for change.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 20 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice in New York.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.