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Claire Cooper, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re navigating challenges on your own, within your relationship, or as a family. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, disconnected from loved ones, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to untangle the struggles, understand each other more deeply, and start creating the changes you want—whether in your own life, your relationships, or your family dynamic.

Through individual, couple, or family therapy, I’ll guide you toward greater self-awareness and understanding in your relationships. Together, we will collaborate to create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs and goals—whether they’re yours alone, shared with your partner, or focused on family healing.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in attachment and family systems theories, offering a compassionate and holistic perspective on your experiences. Because therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, I also draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to meet your needs and support meaningful progress.

Background 

Smith College School for Social Work, nationally recognized for its specialization in clinical social work, is where I earned my master’s degree. During my graduate studies, I trained at Jewish Family and Career Services Atlanta in their Shalom Bayit intimate partner violence program.

 

In this role, I provided outpatient psychotherapy to survivors of intimate partner violence from diverse backgrounds. This experience deepened my understanding of the profound connection between relationships—both with ourselves and others—and mental health.

 

I further honed my clinical skills at The Menninger Clinic, starting with an internship on the Young Adult Inpatient Unit, where I worked closely with individuals aged 18–30 and their families. It was here that my passion for family therapy truly took shape.

 

After completing my master’s program, I accepted a fellowship on the Adult Inpatient Unit at Menninger, later transitioning to a Staff Clinician role. My work encompassed individual, couple, group, and family psychotherapy, with a focus on addressing complex psychiatric disorders, grief, family conflict, trauma, and the unique challenges of early adulthood.

 

The clinic provided me with the opportunity to work with families and individuals grappling with complex psychiatric disorders, grief, dysfunctional family systems, conflict, the challenges of launching into adulthood, and trauma.

My 8 years of experience in the mental health field have shaped my belief in the power of relationships and the human capacity for growth and healing. Whether you're navigating a challenging phase in life, working to improve your relationships, or seeking support in coping with trauma, I’m here to guide and support you.

 

Sometimes, life’s path can feel overwhelming. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule a free fifteen-minute consultation so we can explore whether we’re a good fit.

 

Trainings

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality, 2023

Emotional Focused Family Therapy, 2022

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, 2021

A Relational Psychoanalytic Approach to Couples Psychotherapy, 2020

 

Specialties: 

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy

Personality Disorders 

Teens, College Students, and Young Adults 

 

Rates: $200 for 50-minute individual session.

$220 for for a 50-minute couples/family therapy session.

The above rate is the full fee this therapist charges for a standard 50 minute session. However, we do not want cost to be prohibitive of people getting the help they need. All of our therapists provide a portion of their services for a reduced fee to help those who can benefit from psychotherapy but might not be able to afford their full fee. 

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