About Michael Cox
My road to becoming a therapist…
My first career was in vocational ministry, primarily working with adolescents. During that 13 years, many young people and their families came to me with issues that Bible School didn’t teach me how to address.
And it wasn’t every once in a while or casually during the conversation. No, it happened often, and I felt ill-equipped to support these young people and their parents.
I realized I needed more education and training, so I returned to graduate school to pursue a degree in counseling.
As a counselor, I started out working with adolescents.
And it was everything I wanted. It was rewarding to make a difference in their lives.
But I noticed something I also saw when I was in ministry: Even though these young people were doing better, they often went home to rough situations.
So, to ensure they could sustain their wellness at home, I focused my efforts on working with the family.
Therapy is a gift – one I give to myself!
Like everyone, I’ve had my life struggles.
I know firsthand how therapy can give you the tools to get through rough times.
That’s why therapy is my calling. I want to “pay it forward” by giving others the gift of therapy, helping men, couples, and families realize their God-given potential on all levels.
Here are some “non-therapy” things about me…
I love to cook and bake. My wife, Coloma, is great at cleaning dishes, so we’re a perfect pair.
I hate when you wake up in the middle of the night and almost break your toe by kicking the footboard or dresser.
Give me some Sade, a nice bourbon, a good autobiography… and I am a happy camper.
If it can be done outside, I will likely try and enjoy it as long as the weather is between 40 and 90 degrees.
I prefer dogs over cats if I have to choose an animal type.