Carl Cogdell

My communication style

My communication style is relaxed/casual with a touch of humor. I'm supportive, encouraging, and I've been known to therapeutically challenge my clients when appropriate, to foster change and increase insight and awareness.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started in criminal justice, where I became known as someone who would listen. After years interviewing offenders and recommending alternatives to prison, I returned to school to better help others. I gravitated toward attachment theory because I believe how we were raised greatly impacts who we are today.

My goals for you

I focus on listening to what you say and, sometimes more importantly, what's not being said. I work to quickly understand the issues you're struggling with, using humor, empathy, and therapeutic challenges to help you gain insight into what's working and what needs attention.

Our first session

We'll start with brief introductions and you sharing what brought you to therapy. I want you to feel heard, understood, and comfortable. Deciding to engage in therapy can be difficult, so I'll begin building trust and a therapeutic relationship right away. This helps us create a tailored plan for follow-up sessions.

I identify as...

• Male
• Black or African American
• Christian