Welcome to
Cown Counseling
About Cole
Mission Statement
To provide worthwhile counseling for men seeking greater flexibility and growth in life. Through purposeful conversations that provide education, guidance, and a connective pause, we will collaborate to assess and produce the next healthy move in your life.
Professional and Educational Credentials
-Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina
-Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in
South Carolina
-Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (University of Georgia)
-Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Clemson University)
-Education Specialist in Counselor Education (Clemson University)
Professional Trainings and Interests
-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
-Reality Therapy
-Bio-Psycho-Social Spiritual Model
-Enneagram Personality System
-Strengths-based therapy
¨Generally, men and counseling have a misunderstood and awkward relationship. It doesn´t have to be that way.¨
Professional Timeline
2005- Took my first psychology class in college and loved it.
2005- But also decided to chase the money and go for a business degree.
2008- Graduated with a business degree in finance from UGA.
2009 to 2011- Worked in a bank and quickly learned my heart was not in it. And I hate wearing suits.
2011- Started a new path and entered Clemson’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
2011- Began working at a substance abuse rehabilitation center for adolescent boys. Became very good at basketball thanks to this.
2012- Worked with at-risk teenagers by providing in-home behavioral services.
2013- Graduated from Clemson with a Master's of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
2013 to 2018- Joined a private practice and specialized in counseling guys with a variety of concerns including ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship concerns.
2018- Opened my own practice. Also achieved a life-long dream of being able to bike to work.
Random Facts
-Was bitten by the travel bug a few of years ago. Can’t seem to stop planning the next trip.
-Love the outdoors and spend a good deal of time risking my neck on a mountain bike.
-Self-proclaimed nerd who loves all things Star Wars, superheros, Game of Thrones, and Lord of Rings. This is the golden age of entertainment!
-Crazy as it sounds, I first began dating my wife in 8th grade. We also have 2 wonderful young daughters that love to steal our sleep.