Susan Banco, LCSW, LCSW-R

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Practical guidance for life transitions and relationships

Details

Name	Susan Banco
Credentials	LCSW, LCSW-R
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	30

About Susan

Susan Banco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of experience in New York. She trained at Adelphi University and has worked in community programs, schools, and day services. Susan has also mentored other social workers and led counseling for individuals, groups, and families.

Susan keeps a warm, conversational style in sessions. She focuses on helping people build practical tools and confidence. She aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful rather than overwhelming.

Background and approach

Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, grief, substance concerns, and transitions like divorce or career change. She also supports people facing issues with self-esteem, intimacy, eating and anger, and questions about life purpose. Susan uses several approaches to tailor care to each person.

She draws on Narrative Therapy to clarify personal stories, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Client-Centered methods to keep the pace set by the client. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work often guide short-term goals and steps. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit busy schedules.

Susan helps people consider options and decide what feels manageable next. She invites those ready to try a different approach to everyday problems to reach out and begin the matching process.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues among the things Susan works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Susan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Susan directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches online and how they can help

Online sessions can use Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. Narrative work makes it easier to separate a person from a problem and spot patterns that no longer serve them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes. This approach is helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, eating issues, and managing anger by giving clear steps to try between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's pace and perspective. Sessions center on listening and reflecting so clients can find solutions that feel authentic to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and priorities shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone can work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for ongoing coaching, quick updates, and people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Susan address?

Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, eating issues, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and conversational. She focuses on practical tools and building confidence through collaborative work.

What is her background and experience?

She trained at Adelphi University and brings 30 years of experience in community settings, schools, and day programs, including training other social workers.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LCSW and LCSW-R credentials, based in New York.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing and payment work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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