Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 5 ratings

Carl Cogdell

LCSW, 12 years of experience

Solution oriented
Humorous
Authentic
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned a Master of Social Work degree from East Carolina University (2013). My therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic approach, and I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapies, which allow me to help my clients gain deeper insight into themselves, the underlying issues contributing to their personal, professional, or relational challenges with the goal of achieving and maintaining happiness, growth and contentment in life. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership—one where we work together not only to explore and understand the possible root causes of distress, but also to discover the often-hidden strengths that can foster resilience, growth, and meaningful change.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and you hopefully sharing, to your comfort level, with me the issues that brought you to therapy. Of course, there is information that must be gathered, but I want you to feel heard and understood and ultimately feel comfortable with the process of therapy. Deciding to engage in therapy can be a difficult decision to make and I want to begin the process of building trust and a therapeutic relationship as soon as reasonably possible. Additionally, this will help us create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My time as a therapist has helped me to appreciate that we all not only want, but need to feel listened to, not judged and understood. I've been told that I'm a good listener and my clients feel comfortable working with me. With that being said, I focus on listening to what my clients say and sometimes more importantly what's not being said. I work to quickly understand the issues that my clients are often struggling with and at times, humor, empathy and even therapeutically challenging my clients are utilized to help my clients also gain insight and awareness into what's working and what areas need more attention.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I personally enjoy helping clients who struggle with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I find joy in working with these clients, because helping people work through issues such as these often leads to relief, happiness and the path to engaging in life that some avoided or thought was no longer possible.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Serves ages

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 5 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 26, 2025

Carl is a humorous, authentic and solution oriented therapist who empowers families to grow become a well rounded healthy family unit, while allowing each individual family to be themselves. My family and I continue to benefit individually and as a whole from working with him.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Carl

June 28, 2025

Carl is a great counselor! Very insightful

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Carl