About Ilene
Ilene Cooper is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people sort through difficult moments. She practices in Georgia and brings a calm, straightforward approach to therapy. Ilene uses clear talk and practical strategies to help people make changes that matter.
She focuses on common problems like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, and relationship struggles. Ilene also supports people facing intimacy issues, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, mood disorders such as bipolar, and caregiving or aging challenges.
How Ilene works
Her work includes attention to trauma and LGBT-related issues as well as life transitions and career concerns. Ilene draws on several well-known approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, and mindfulness. She and each person look at patterns of thought and behavior and practice different skills in session.
Conversations cover both present-day problems and how past experiences influence current choices. Sessions are practical and collaborative. Ilene helps clients identify realistic goals, try new ways of responding, and track progress between meetings.
She balances talking, skill-building, and reflection so people leave with clear next steps. People who want a thoughtful clinician who blends evidence-informed methods with relational focus may find her style a good fit. She offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging options to suit different needs and schedules.
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What Ilene works with
The areas below are the ones Ilene selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Ilene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. EFT centers on emotional connection in relationships and helps people notice patterns that block closeness and safety.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, concerns, and personality. This collaborative planning may blend approaches so sessions address both feelings and practical skills.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people speak face to face and work through relationship dynamics. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between appointments.
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