Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Cogan.
Hi Kristin, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I have always known I wanted to be a helper in this world. After graduating from college, I was planning to attend an accelerated nursing program to earn my Master’s in Nursing. A few months before I was to move to a new city and begin my studies, I was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer and given a 15% chance of survival despite the best available treatments. I was 24 years old and thought I had my entire life in front of me and all of a sudden, I was fighting for my life. Nursing school was now put on hold as I began two years of treatment. As I settled into a routine between doctor and chemotherapy appointments, I found myself idle. I enrolled in a local university’s Master of Psychology program with the goal of becoming a professional counselor. I wanted to use my life experience of facing a difficult challenge to help others face their own. After graduating, I obtained my license as a professional counselor as well as my specialist in school psychology license. I worked with children and their families in the public school system for 15 years.
Covid made working in the schools more challenging in all ways. It was during this time I saw the increase in struggles my mom friends were having with parenting during a pandemic. I decided to use my own experience as a mother of five combined with my counseling background to open my own therapy practice focusing on helping mothers experiencing anxiety and overwhelm reclaim the joy in their lives. In 2021, I opened the doors to my private therapy practice, Imperfectly Wonderful Counseling, PLLC.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The biggest challenge was opening a new counseling practice without a potential client list or any leads. I decided that I would use Instagram as my primary method of marketing. This really pushed me out of my comfort zone. I am not one who likes to be in front of the camera, so while creating content has been fun, it took me a little while to find my confidence in creating reels. I love how marketing through Instagram has not only connected me with my ideal clients but also allows me to provide education while at the same time being creative.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I help anxious and overwhelmed moms reclaim the joy in their lives.
As a devoted wife and a loving mother of five, I understand the challenges of balancing responsibilities and self-care. I know how it feels when life becomes an endless cycle of tasks, and you find yourself running out of steam. It can be overwhelming to feel like you are not in control and you don’t know where to turn.
Through therapy with me, you can expect big changes, like shifts in your beliefs and thoughts, that will transform your life when combined with my support and guidance. But this does not make me an expert with all the answers. I’ll never look down on you, judge you, or tell you what you need to do. Rather, I’ll be a fellow human being, ready to listen, understand, and empathize with your challenges.
I currently developing an online course geared towards supporting moms experiencing burnout. I can only see so many clients in a week, but having a course available to moms that need support will make therapy much more accessible to busy moms and to moms that may not be able to afford weekly therapy sessions.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up.
My favorite childhood memory is traveling to Europe for the first time. We went to Paris and London, and I immediately fell in love with experiencing the different cultures and ways of life. I remember soaking up all the new foods, sounds, and sights. Traveling has taught me so much about diversity and compassion. This experience instilled a love for travel that I am now sharing with my own children. We recently returned from a family trip to England, and now my little ones have the bug to see the world.
Pricing:
- $200/50 minute session
Contact Info:
- Website: www.imperfectlywonderful.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlywonderfulmotherhood/
Image Credits
Jen Vajdos
