Susan Acosta, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 20 years in practice

Susan Acosta is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people facing addiction, relationship stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 053059 · expires December 2028
NPI: 1801948328 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Susan

Susan Acosta is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people facing addiction, relationship stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She approaches each person with respect and compassion and works to create a practical plan that fits their situation. Susan listens carefully to what matters most and uses plain language in sessions.

She focuses on clear steps people can try between appointments. Conversations aim to turn overwhelming problems into manageable goals.

Background and approach

Her style is collaborative and direct. She helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and practices new ways of managing emotions and behaviors. She pays attention to how family roles and blended households affect everyday life.

Susan often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and on motivational interviewing when readiness for change varies. Solution-focused strategies help keep sessions goal-oriented and time efficient. People work with her on issues like codependency, dependent personality traits, anger, intimacy problems, and substance use concerns.

She also supports those dealing with divorce, separation, or the stress of major transitions. Susan is based in New York and conducts sessions in English. She tailors therapy to each person’s needs and adjusts pace and focus as progress is made.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Susan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Stress, Anxiety
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Blended family issues
Codependency
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction

Approaches Susan names

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Online support

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Susan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change mood and stress. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday worries.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people who feel unsure about change. This method focuses on building motivation and choosing small, doable steps when tackling issues like substance use or making lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Susan works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and pace. She will adjust techniques as needs change and as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Susan help with?

Susan works with issues such as addictions, relationship tensions, family conflict, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, intimacy problems, and coping with life changes.

What is Susan's therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting achievable goals, and practicing clear strategies between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Susan has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

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

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working together?

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