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LCSW, CSW

Ilene Cooper, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About Ilene

Ilene Cooper, LCSW, CSW brings two decades of clinical social work experience to her practice in Georgia, helping people explore practical steps toward change while attending to the role of personal history in present challenges.

Background and approach

She offers a reflective, nonjudgmental approach that invites clients to weigh solutions and develop coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma, and ADHD. Her background includes training in cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness practice as well as advanced work in couples therapy.

Ilene integrates evidence-informed methods to address a broad range of concerns, from grief and addictions to intimacy-related and life-purpose questions. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles and Gottman-informed techniques when working with partners, and uses cognitive techniques and mindfulness to support individual symptom management and growth.

Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and practical tools tailored to their situation, with attention to how past patterns influence current choices and relationships.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy for Practical Change

Ilene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in her work. CBT emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing practical skills and behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. EFT focuses on emotional patterns within relationships, helping partners recognize and reshape interactions to foster connection and reduce conflict.

Finding the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with each client to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and then recommend a combination of techniques that fit those priorities rather than assuming a single method is right from the outset.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and communication. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care around work and life obligations and to try different modes of interaction to see what supports progress most effectively.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ilene address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, trauma and ADHD among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is reflective and nonjudgmental, combining practical skill-building with attention to personal history to help clients set and meet goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ilene has 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, working with individuals and couples on a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia with license identifier GA LCSW CSW003312.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats can sessions take place?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for appointments?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Ilene can help with

Ilene Cooper works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

Ilene has over 20 years experience working with individuals, family issues, and couples.

Ilene works with couples.

How Ilene approaches therapy

Ilene's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Ilene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia, with 20 years of clinical experience.