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Sylvia Lawson-Cook

(she/her/hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Missouri, Ohio, and Virginia

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Transgender Issues, and Trauma
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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.

A bit about 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 our first session

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.

Sylvia's style is

Empowering
Participatory
Affirming

Insurance carriers Sylvia accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Sylvia

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Ohio University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Missouri, Virginia), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Stress, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and Identity Issues
Modalities: 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), and Cognitive Processing (CPT)