- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Gottman couples work
About Kevin
Kevin Cooksey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in South Carolina with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family problems, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar challenges. Kevin also addresses issues like grief, anger, sleeping problems, parenting and work-related strain.
He trained in research psychology at the University of South Carolina-Upstate and holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University. His background includes certifications focused on stress and trauma care with military application and sexual addiction counseling from the American Association of Christian Counselors. He has also completed trauma-focused CBT training aimed at helping children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
Kevin uses practical, conversation-based sessions to help people identify patterns and build clearer ways of responding. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and understand a person's goals, and on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He can also use the Gottman Method when couples want structured work on communication and conflict.
People may come to him for coaching around career or life changes, to work through isolation or issues tied to fatherhood and family roles, or to manage symptoms of ADHD and compassion fatigue. His work also includes first responder and veteran-related concerns.
Kevin is a SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator for premarital work and is a member of professional associations related to marriage and family therapy and Christian counseling. He practices in South Carolina and conducts sessions in English.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the concerns someone brings. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client’s lead and clarify goals in a conversational way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and teaches practical skills to change those patterns; online CBT can include guided exercises, homework, and short skills practice between sessions.The therapist will work with each person to identify which approach or mix of approaches best fits their needs. This is a collaborative process where goals, preferences, and life demands shape the plan rather than a fixed program imposed at the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins when people have limited windows between work or family responsibilities. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to match your schedule and what kinds of exercises you can do between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and mood concerns including depression and bipolar-related issues.
How does he approach therapy?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps to address specific goals and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working across relationship, trauma, and anxiety-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a South Carolina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in South Carolina.
Can I see him if I don't speak English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.