My THERAPEUTIC Approach to TRAUMA
Emotional and interpersonal challenges are integral and legitimate facets of the human journey, shaped not just by daily external pressures but also by the subtler realms of our internal landscape. Our early life experiences, attachments, and memories form the filters through which we perceive the world in adulthood, influencing our functionality, inducing distress, and placing limits on our potential. Navigating this process often necessitates support. Under the guidance of a therapist who offers empathy and empowerment within a secure, non-judgmental environment, you can embrace your most genuine self. The therapeutic relationship often improves our understanding and enhances our connections with others. Genuine self-acceptance often arises only when we are fully seen and embraced by another.
As a therapist, I employ a comprehensive approach of psychodynamic and experiential methods to provide a well-rounded framework for adults seeking healing from childhood traumas. I integrate evidence-based treatments proven to be effective in facilitating positive outcomes and helping clients reclaim a happier life. By combining established therapeutic techniques with personalized insights, my goal is to empower individuals to overcome the lingering impacts of past traumas and cultivate a fulfilling and joyful present.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
State University of New York at Fredonia
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
GRADUATE DEGREE
University of Southern California
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
ADDITIONAL TRAININGS
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR)
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Insomnia (CBT-I)
COM-B MODEL
Inferential-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)
Rebecca Cooper, LCSW
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker- New Mexico
Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Texas
LICENSES