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Devon Cozens

Clinical Internship Faculty

Social Work

Bio

My career has been focused on supporting teens, couples, and families to rekindle a felt sense of connection. The attachment lens-- paired with solution-focused, experiential, and humanistic interventions-- allows me to help people get unstuck in the places that mean the most; their relationships to self, other, and the world.

Degree

MSW in Master of Social Work

Metropolitan State University of Denver

BA in Psychology

University of Colorado

Published Works

  • Cozens, K. D. (2025). Chapter 6: School Based Social Work. Springer,
  • Retrum, H. J., Cozens, K. D., Ryder, S., Madison Lignell, H., Riley, C., Reid, S. (2025, September). University and Provider Collaboration: Addressing Colorado’s Workforce Shortage With Apprenticeships. Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC).

Research Interests

Belonging + Connection
Attachment Theory/Science
Emotionally Focused Therapy

Teaching Interests

My primary task in the classroom is to cultivate a culture of empathy and connection.

Office Hours

By appointment, please email to set up a meeting!