Ilene Cooper, LCSW, CSW
Therapist in Georgia
Ilene Cooper is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice in Georgia.
- License CSW003312 · Georgia Expires September 2026
- NPI 1134200405 · national registry
- Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English
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About Ilene
Ilene Cooper is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice in Georgia. She uses a down-to-earth style and helps people find clear next steps for things that feel stuck. Ilene offers counseling that focuses on practical change and understanding how history affects current struggles.
She works with individuals on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and mood disorders such as bipolar. Ilene also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and issues tied to caregiving and aging.
Background and approach
Her approach includes attention to family of origin issues and life transitions. In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and emotional connection. She also uses Imago Relationship Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns, shift thoughts, and try new behaviors.
Ilene combines practical tools with space to reflect on feelings and history. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She will talk through goals, suggest small experiments, and help people practice new skills between sessions.
Sessions can include coaching on communication, emotion regulation, and problem-solving that relate directly to daily life. Ilene works with adults in Georgia and offers sessions in English. She provides care by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
To begin, clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule a time that fits their needs.
Credentials
- LCSW (Georgia)
- License CSW003312 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1134200405 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ilene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ilene names
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Ilene names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How relationship-focused approaches work online
Ilene uses the Gottman Method to look at day-to-day interaction patterns between partners and to teach practical communication skills that reduce conflict and increase connection. Gottman-informed work aims to change how people argue and repair so relationships feel more predictable and calm.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and managing symptoms like low mood or rumination. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the emotional bond in relationships and helps people express needs and respond to each other with more empathy.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose or blend methods that match goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what works and adjusting techniques over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is helpful for face-to-face interaction and couples work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or brief focused support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Ilene address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions blend skill-building, reflection on history, and experiments to change thoughts and behaviors.
How many years has she practiced?
Ilene has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and on relationship and family issues.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Georgia and holds LCSW and CSW credentials, with experience in several relationship and therapeutic approaches.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit differing schedules and needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and session details; therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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