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Dr. Cowann (pronounced "Co-Juan") Owens is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of social work experience, currently providing mental health treatment to veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Owens began his career as a Child Protective Services worker in 2008 and branched into a clinical role as a therapist in 2013. He has served as a child and family therapist in community mental health settings, a middle school counselor, a private practice therapist, and a clinical and administrative supervisor.
He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, where he resides with his wife and two children.
Dr. Owens holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Murray State University and has both a Master of Science in Social Work and a Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of Louisville.
He is the author of a book on the topic of mental health entitled, "Cooking Up Counseling: A Recipe for Peace in Unsavory Times." He is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Dr. Owens crossed the "burning sands" into the Zeta Omicron chapter at Murray State University in Fall 2006 and later joined the Alpha Lambda graduate chapter.
His hobbies include playing video games, weight lifting, "burning" meat on the grill, and hanging out with his family. He fancies himself an athlete, playing football in high school (2000 Kentucky State champions-Go, Louisville Male!), collegiate and Semi-Pro levels, and wrestling professionally as "Big Zo'' since 2014.
His Top 5 values are Faith, Family, Happiness, Making a Difference, and Health.
Dr. Owens believes that if you have a dream, you're never too old to accomplish it unless you are dead. Live while you're alive! You're only guaranteed one shot at life, so make the most of it!