Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Cottrell Jacobs.
Hi Dr. Jacobs, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I have worked as a Behavioral Health Professional for over 15 years. I started my journey as an educator and coach at local Charter Schools. My goal was to always give back to the community, and help “At risk kids” develop social skills and emotional regulation to succeed in life. Once licensed it was a seamless transition to mental wellness.
I have experience in a variety of behavioral health settings including education counseling centers, community mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. My areas of interest include supervision and training, mood disorders, personality disorders, marital counseling, anger issues, program evaluation, and performance improvement. I am a member of the American Psychiatric Association and a Professional Counselor-Supervisor. I currently work full-time for Community Health Network as a Behavior Therapist, and maintain a private practice, Therapeutic Counseling Solutions, PLLC in Stafford, TX. I founded the Minority Behavioral Health Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit organization, as a way of giving back and outreach to underserved communities. Members of the Minority Behavioral Health Alliance include Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapist, Psychiatrists, and others interested in promoting the benefits of therapy to BIPOC areas.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Some of the struggles include the micro-aggressions some of us face due to race, and competence. From some situations and questions, having to prove yourself and or your competence surfaces when interacting with others. Additionally, after completing my doctorate degree, it appears some are intimidated by my credentials, and I was not given fair opportunities for some promotions. Yet others (clients / consumers) are aware of your credentials, but insist on calling you anything but doctor. There are ways to redirect their thinking and display your expertise.
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 started my private practice 10 years ago to provide services for all needing mental wellness services, but more specifically due to the shortage of black male representation in the field. Additionally, I live by the philosophy that “It takes a village,” and I’m very proud of the 501 (c)3 non-profit organization the Minority Behavioral Health Alliance (MBHA). The Mission is to promote, advocate, and advance Behavioral Health and well being for BIPOC communities. The Vision is to provide a forum for African American practitioners to collaborate, support, network, and lead SME in the field.
How do you define success?
Success is defined by the amount of clients we help, and how lives are changed based on skills learned / developed from therapy sessions. From a business standpoint, success would be defined as developing a sustainable passive income from this chosen way of life via training interns who are able to go start work in the field.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mytherapysolution.com
