Carmen Cooks

My communication style

My communication style is casual and down-to-earth. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and comfortable. This approach helps you open up and talk freely about whatever's on your mind.

My journey to mental healthcare

My decision to become a therapist is deeply personal. I witnessed family members navigate the challenges of severe and persistent mental illness. Seeing their journeys inspired me to help others facing similar struggles. I'm deeply passionate about this work and find great fulfillment in supporting people as they make meaningful changes.

My goals for you

Goal setting will be a collaborative effort between me and the client. When clients are included in and/or have input in their care, the likelihood of active participation and engagement increases. Each client is then more consistent in applying skills and/or session discussion between sessions as needed.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend most of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently. I'll ask questions to better understand why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Christian