- Blended family issues
- Parenting and co-parenting
- CBT and client-centered
About Susan
Susan Banco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCSW-R, practicing in New York with 30 years of experience. She trained at Adelphi University and has worked in community settings, schools, and day programs. She has led and trained other social workers and provided counseling for individuals, groups, and families.
Susan focuses on relationship and family concerns. She helps people handle parenting stress, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and big life changes like college or job transitions. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, substance issues, career challenges, grief, and self-esteem struggles.
Her way of working is conversational and practical. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person, and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused strategies for short-term goals and Narrative Therapy to look at how personal stories shape feelings and choices.
Sessions are aimed at building tools and confidence. Susan offers coaching-style work when someone needs help with employment concerns or motivation around change. She has experience running individual and group work in institutional and community programs, which informs how she structures sessions and goals.
People who are juggling new households, co-parenting with an ex, or trying to find a role as a stepparent may find her approach direct and practical. She recommends a straightforward first step: complete the intake matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to talk about goals and next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work; it focuses on listening closely to what matters to the person and shaping sessions around their priorities. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding motivation for change, for example with substance use or career moves.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process lets practical strategies be tried and refined over time.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove the need to travel. Discuss preferred timings and session length when scheduling so sessions fit into regular routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction-related problems, grief, career transitions, and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside goal-focused methods like CBT and solution-focused techniques.
What is her background and experience?
She has 30 years of experience and has worked in community settings, schools, and day programs. She has also trained other social workers and led group and individual counseling.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW, LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.