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Renew the mind. Restore the soul. Revive the spirit.
Nicole lives in the Columbia, South Carolina area with her U.S Army retiree husband, and their spoiled senior kitty, Dakota. She provides part‑time counseling for active duty service members, military retirees, Veterans, and their families, while also working in the insurance industry. In her free time, Nicole enjoys traveling, writing, baking, and spending time with loved ones. Above all, she is deeply committed to serving God through her local church and community.
I’m Nicole Mujica Cogdill—a Licensed Professional Counselor, Christ-follower, and creator of A Sound Mind Counselor, a space devoted to nurturing mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness through Scripture.
My journey as a mental health counselor began in 1998, and I’ve had the privilege of serving youth, families, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I’ve also spent nearly two decades in the insurance industry, applying my skills and heart for helping others in different ways. Eventually, I returned to counseling part-time—renewed in purpose and deeply grateful to be back to the work that truly fuels my passion.
I was raised in church and saved by grace at the age of eight. While I always felt the presence and conviction of the Holy Spirit, I spent decades with one foot in the world. That disobedience led to self-induced heartbreak, grief, and inner turmoil—far from the peaceful, victorious Christian life God offers His children.
From a mental health standpoint, I’ve experienced seasons of self-doubt, anxiety and bereavement-related sadness. Seeking counseling for myself affirmed my belief in the power of the therapeutic process. Still, I wasn’t putting God first, and my pride led me into cycles of overthinking, overdoing and under-serving my Lord. God’s peace can’t be realized when we’re too busy stressing!
While I supported others in their healing, my own restoration unfolded slowly—through eventual repentance, submission, surrender, and God’s grace, which renewed my heart and mind. It wasn’t a single moment but an ongoing spiritual process that continues to transform me from the inside out.
I believe we are beautifully complex beings created in God’s image, and that tending to our spiritual needs is essential to lasting mental and emotional wellness. The mission of A Sound Mind Counselor is to share mental health insights through the lens of spiritual truth, helping you—through God’s power—renew your mind, restore your soul, and revive your spirit.
Whether you’re hurting, searching, or simply seeking to grow spiritually, I pray this site becomes a refuge of grace, truth, and hope. Please explore the articles, and make yourself at home. ❤️
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