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Susan Acosta

Susan Acosta

LCSW

New York

Practical support for change and recovery

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 053059
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Addictions and recovery
    • Relationship clarity
    • Practical coping skills

    About Susan

    Susan Acosta is a licensed social worker who helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, and family conflict. She also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, depression, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and life transitions. Her approach is respectful and direct, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward change.

    Susan draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons and motivation to change behavior. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and respond to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy provide concrete tools for managing mood and building problem-solving habits.

    With two decades of experience, Susan keeps therapy straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, workable strategies, and small steps that add up. Conversations are tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

    People meet Susan to sort through complicated feelings and to make decisions that feel right for them. She helps break problems into manageable pieces and celebrates progress along the way. Her style is compassionate and practical, with an emphasis on real-world changes.

    Susan is licensed in New York as an LCSW, and she works in English. If you want a therapist who balances listening with practical tools, she may be a good fit. To begin, follow the site's getting-started steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find personal reasons to change. It involves open questions, reflective listening, and helping someone weigh pros and cons so they can choose their next steps. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening closely and responding to the person’s experience without judgment, which helps people feel heard and understood.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process means plans can change as work progresses and new priorities emerge.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can be scheduled around work or parenting responsibilities. Therapists can still use Motivational Interviewing and CBT tools effectively in remote sessions, focusing on goal-setting, homework between meetings, and practical steps that fit daily routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Blended family issuesCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addiction

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she support?

    Susan helps people with addictions, relationship and family conflict, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is respectful and practical, combining listening with concrete steps and goal-oriented conversations to help people move forward.

    What experience does she bring?

    She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through addiction, relationship strain, and family challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a New York licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in New York.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before scheduling an appointment.

    How are costs handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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