Glen Cognac, LCSW

Glen Cognac is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience helping adults through major life challenges. He focuses on addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. Glen aims to create a straightforward space where people can talk about what’s most pressing and start making small changes.

He trained at Florida Atlantic University, earning a Master’s degree in Social Work, and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a gerontology minor at the University of South Florida. His work history includes residential treatment, outpatient care, community services, and crisis stabilization. Much of his practice has involved supporting people in recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Glen uses a client-centered, collaborative style. He mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building practical skills, and setting achievable steps forward.

In sessions he prioritizes clear communication and practical tools. That can mean working on coping skills for anxiety, strategies for managing cravings, or exercises to address trauma-related reactions. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, and feelings of isolation.

Glen helps people identify the root causes of their struggles and practice new ways of responding. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How Glen’s approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around a person’s goals and pace. It helps when someone needs a collaborative, respectful space to make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for people who struggle with intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Glen will discuss goals and preferences and help pick methods that make sense for each person. That process is collaborative and can shift as needs evolve.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice new skills between sessions when therapy fits their daily routine.