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Claire Cooper, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

About Claire

Claire Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Houston Therapy in Houston, Texas (License #103876), with eight years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work, nationally recognized for its specialization in clinical social work.

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During her graduate studies, Claire trained at Jewish Family and Career Services Atlanta in their Shalom Bayit intimate partner violence program, providing outpatient psychotherapy to survivors of intimate partner violence from diverse backgrounds. This experience deepened her understanding of the profound connection between relationships and mental health.

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Claire further developed her clinical skills at The Menninger Clinic, beginning with an internship on the Young Adult Inpatient Unit working with individuals aged 18–30 and their families. Following her master's program, she completed a fellowship on the Adult Inpatient Unit at Menninger before transitioning to a Staff Clinician role. Her work at Menninger encompassed individual, couples, group, and family psychotherapy, with a focus on complex psychiatric disorders, grief, family conflict, trauma, and the challenges of early adulthood.

 

Claire specializes in couples therapy, family therapy, and working with teens, college students, and young adults. She also has significant experience treating personality disorders, grief, and trauma. Additionally Claire is the Clinical Director for the Launch Comprehensive Program. 

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My Approach  

Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating challenges on your own, within your relationship, or as a family. Maybe you're feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, disconnected from loved ones, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to untangle the struggles, understand each other more deeply, and start creating the changes you want.


My therapeutic approach is rooted in attachment and family systems theories, offering a compassionate and holistic perspective on your experiences. Because therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, I also draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to meet your needs and support meaningful progress.


I offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore whether we're a good fit.


Areas of Specialty

Claire works with individuals, couples, and families on the following:

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Trainings

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  • Internal Family Systems (2026)

  • Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (2023)

  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (2022)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (2021)

  • A Relational Psychoanalytic Approach to Couples Psychotherapy (2020)

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Fees

Individual therapy (50 minutes): $225
Couples/family therapy (50 minutes): $250
Free 15-minute consultation available

Houston Therapy does not accept insurance. Reduced-fee slots available for qualifying clients. In-person sessions available in Houston; telehealth available for Texas residents.


Contact Claire

Schedule online: 
Phone: 713-396-0651
Email: cooper@houston-therapy.com

 

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