The Boston therapist who finds balance on the runway

Cosco’s path to the industry began at 14, when she persuaded her father—a former fashion photographer—to let her pursue modeling. While her father offered professional distance, her aunt stepped in as an essential mentor, navigating contracts and ensuring the legitimacy of early bookings. By 15, Cosco was walking in Vancouver runway shows, though she consistently prioritized her education over full-time fashion opportunities, eventually earning a degree in psychology.

Today, her schedule is split between the school district where she counsels children and the unpredictable, seasonal demands of the modeling world. Working in a school provides a predictable rhythm that allows her to manage auditions during off-hours. While the side hustle adds $300 to $400 to her monthly income, the psychological benefits are the primary driver. Working with children from abusive backgrounds carries a profound weight; in contrast, the focus required for a photo shoot or a runway walk offers a necessary, deliberate shift in perspective. Rather than suppressing the heavy emotions of her clinical practice, she channels that intensity into her creative work, finding a unique synergy between her two professional identities.