I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 + years of experience in the social work field serving a diverse population of clients from those with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, issues of aging to individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder, intellectual disabilities and chronic mental illness.
My counseling style is warm and sensitive but direct and takes into account the unique experiences that have shaped the person you are today without being judgmental. Together, we will focus on your growth, developing insight and achievement of goals that you set for yourself with my support and guidance. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach centers on cognitive-behavioral counseling and solution focused therapy . All treatment is tailored to the specific needs of you as the client to find a dialogue and approach that works best for you!
If you are here, considering if you are ready to make a change in your life, then let's take that step together and explore how I can support and empower you to reach your goals.
I look forward to working with you and I promise to respond to your request for services within 24 hours! I currently provide video, messaging and telephone sessions.
If you don't see a time on my schedule that works for you, please let me know and I will find a spot for you if I am able to. Thank you for viewing my profile, and whether or not, you choose me, I wish you the best of luck on your journey towards mental well-being!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05589300
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Doreen Cook. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Doreen was my therapist for a little under a year and throughout that time she never failed to validate, support, and guide me through very difficult times. She helped me to realize I was struggling with OCD and Bipolar Depression. Finding those things out and beginning medication can be devastating and confusing, but Doreen was patient at all times, and honest when she needed to be. I would and have recommended her to many friends and family. Thank you Doreen for helping me this past year!
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Doreen for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Doreen is extremely insightful. I can tell she’s very present in our conversation. I know she is coming from a place of understanding. She then offers new perspectives and questions that help me understand my own behaviors and my past. I’m already learning a lot about myself, learning how to tell myself what I need, and learning how to stay patient in different moments of the day.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Doreen Cook is a gift to the counseling world. She cares about her clients. She is not putting on an act of caring. She really does care about every client. She knows that I am having troubles right now so she goes out of her way to say positive things to me.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Doreen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She is so kind but she is very straight forward and I love and appreciate it so much. I needed a counselor that would be firm with me about my options and ways to help myself on this journey. Very happy with her as my counselor and I think she is a perfect fit for what I need.
Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Doreen has been my guidance ina very turbulent phase of my life. She has confirmed my notions and given me a sense of direction in a very difficult situation that I am passing through. She also checks on me from time to time to see how i am doing even if I dont message him and she is very prepared about the variations that my situation can end into. I would highly recommend her !!
Written on Aug 25, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
This is my first time ever talking to a counselor and I’m so happy Doreen was the first. She made me feel comfortable immediately, I never feel judged, and she really listens to me. I was so scared to talk to somebody, and Doreen has made me glad I chose to finally do it. She’s very helpful and genuine. I know that she can help me work through anything, and it’s very important to feel like your counselor is truly a part of your support network. Doreen is great!!
Written on Jun 27, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem