Myke Cooper, LCSW
Myke Cooper · LCSW · Atlanta, GA

The reason I do this
is personal.

I didn't arrive here through theory alone. I know what it feels like to need support and not know where to turn. That experience shaped everything about how I work.

My Story

I became a therapist because I've been in that seat — needing someone to talk to, and not knowing if it would actually work.

There was a point in my life when things felt genuinely heavy. Not in a way I could explain to the people around me — just hard. I eventually found support that changed things. And I never forgot what it felt like to sit across from someone who actually understood, who didn't rush me or reduce me to a checklist.

That experience didn't just motivate me to become a therapist. It shaped the kind of therapist I became — one who leads with the relationship. One who treats every person who walks in, or logs on, as an individual with a story worth understanding.

Over a decade in, that hasn't changed. The credentials have grown. The conviction hasn't.

Myke Cooper, LCSW — therapist in Atlanta
The relationship between therapist and client isn't a vehicle for the work.

It is the work.
How I Work

The research is consistent — the single strongest predictor of therapy outcomes is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. So that's where I put my energy first. Not the technique. The connection.

That means showing up genuinely. Learning how you think, not just what you're struggling with. Building enough trust that we can do real work without you editing yourself to fit what you think a therapy session is supposed to sound like.

From there, I draw on evidence-based methods — CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and others — but I adapt them to fit you, not the other way around. Practical. Direct. Always in service of where you want to go.

Background & Training

The experience to meet you
wherever you are.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW — licensed across six states: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Colorado, and Nevada.

Clark Atlanta University

Master of Social Work (MSW). Rigorous clinical training rooted in a commitment to community, equity, and the full dignity of every person who asks for help.

10+ Years of Practice

A decade working with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, addiction, and more. Breadth of experience. Depth of attention.

Evidence-Based Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) — selected and adapted per client.

In-Person & Online

Office in Atlanta. Telehealth available across all six licensed states. Same quality of care, regardless of how you access it.

Insurance & Sliding Scale

Accepting a range of insurance plans. Sliding scale available to ensure that cost of care doesn't become another barrier to getting it.

Licensed In
Georgia North Carolina South Carolina New York Colorado Nevada
What to Expect

Not clinical for the sake of it.
Practical, because that's what works.

01

You're Not a Diagnosis

Labels can be useful. They're not defining. I'm more interested in understanding how you move through the world than in categorizing you.

02

Zero Judgment

You don't need to curate yourself here. Whatever you bring — the parts you're proud of and the parts you're not — we can work with it.

03

Real, Practical Progress

Understanding why something is happening is only half of it. We build real tools — not just insights that live in the therapy room and nowhere else.

04

Tailored to You

No two people are the same. No two sessions should be either. I adapt my approach based on where you are, what you need, and how you learn best.

"Myke is the best therapist I've ever had, and I've had many over the years. He gets me. So when he talks, I listen intently."

— Client

"He's not just a therapist — he's also a friend and confidant who has my best interest at heart."

— Client

"I liked the idea of a more practical and less theoretically driven approach. It incorporates real, practical ways to overcome issues — not just discovering the problem."

— Client

"Myke is very personable and made my husband and I feel very comfortable. We didn't feel judged, and he didn't pick sides. He was honest upfront about who he was."

— Couples Client
Ready When You Are

The hardest part is
the first message.

You don't need to have your story organized or know the right words. Just reach out. We'll figure out the rest together.

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