Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 49 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions
Candice Cooper
(she/her)
About me
Hi! Thank you for being here and taking the first step to internal healing. You may look like you're holding everything together, but internally feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to shift. If this sounds like you, you're not alone and you don't have to navigate these feelings by yourself. I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides a warm, thoughtful, and grounded therapeutic space for adults navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that no longer serve them. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and empowering so you can feel heard, understood, and gently challenged to grow.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During the first session, we will get to know each other in a relaxed and supportive environment. We'll spend time discussing what brings you to therapy, your goals, and what you hope to gain from our work together. There is no pressure to share everything at once. The first session moves at a pace that feels comfortable for you. By the end of the session, you can expect to leave with a clearer understanding of how I work, what our therapy process may look like, and next steps moving forward. My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and confident about whether this therapeutic space feels like the right fit for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. I work with you to build insight, develop practical coping tools, and increase emotional awareness while honoring your own lived experiences, values, and goals. During sessions, you can expect someone who will listen without judgment, someone who challenges your thinking, and pushes you to reach your full potential. Clients often describe my approach as warm but demanding, thus allowing them to leave every session better than it started.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I value authenticity, self-reflection, and creating a space where you can show up fully as themselves without judgment. I am especially passionate about supporting adults managing depression, anxiety, life transitions, symptoms of depression, and burnout. If you are experiencing any of the concerns mentioned, you do not have to deal with them alone. Together, we work toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance, at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
During therapy, I often utilize CBT to support clients in identifying how their thoughts influence their actions. Many times, our thoughts are the starting point in the outcome of our experiences. Through this treatment model, clients are able to challenge any negative thoughts, thus leading to a more meaningful life experience.