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Sylvia Lawson-Cook

Therapist(she/her/hers)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am from a rural area in Ohio. I have a master's degree in social work with primary focus on trauma, LGBTQ+, and individual and couples therapy, as well as family therapy. I have lived experience as a survivor of trauma and as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I have worked in the field of social work for over 25 years, primarily regarding trauma. I have worked with children, adults, seniors, couples, and families.

My approach to therapy

My approach is a strength-based, person-centered approach with focus on the impact of trauma or other significant life events on current functioning. Cognitive processing is central to sessions. The client is the expert on self.

What you can expect from me

I listen to understand. Each client is the expert on themself, and I am there to help guide them in their healing journey. I believe in root cause and exploring thoughts, feelings, beliefs.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Participatory, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Ohio University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Missouri, Virginia), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
  • Licensed in
    Missouri, Ohio, Virginia
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Optum Medicaid MO, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Attachment Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English