Glen Cognac, LCSW

Glen Cognac is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate addiction, trauma, and everyday stress. He focuses on people coping with substance use, anxiety, depression, and family-related strain. Glen aims to make therapy practical and straightforward so people can make sustainable changes in their lives.

He trained at Florida Atlantic University, earning a Master’s degree in Social Work, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology from the University of South Florida. His work history includes residential treatment centers, outpatient programs, community-based services, and crisis stabilization units. Much of his practice has centered on supporting individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol problems.

Glen’s style is collaborative and client-centered. He helps people understand patterns that keep them stuck and then works on concrete skills to shift those patterns. Sessions typically combine talk, skill practice, and goal-setting so progress is visible and measurable.

Clinically he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are used as tools to address trauma, cravings, mood symptoms, and unhealthy coping habits.

People who choose Glen often want focused, practical work aimed at recovery and better daily functioning. He can help with issues such as codependency, impulsivity, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame.

Online approaches for addiction, trauma, and mood

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience, using empathy and listening to guide change. It helps when someone needs support to sort out priorities and make personal meaning of difficult events.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing cravings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. These skills support people dealing with impulsivity, relationship conflict, and intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Glen collaborates with each person to test methods and tailor treatment to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which combination of strategies fits best and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy week. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to an online setting so therapy stays focused and practical.