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- Couples assessment skills
- Trauma informed care
- Practical coping tools
About Kevin
Kevin Cooksey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in South Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, and intimacy-related issues.
Kevin uses practical methods to help people manage symptoms and improve relationships. He combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. He also draws on relationship tools informed by the Gottman Method and mindfulness strategies to help with emotional regulation and day-to-day coping.
His training includes a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Research Psychology from the University of South Carolina-Upstate. He has additional certifications related to stress and trauma care with military application and sexual addiction counseling, and he has certification as a SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator for couple preparation.
Kevin has completed Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training aimed at helping children ages 5 to 18 who have experienced trauma. He is a member of professional associations including the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Association of Christian Counselors.
In practice he offers focused sessions that address communication, control issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, first responder and veteran issues, and midlife or life purpose questions. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
To begin, visitors typically complete an online matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How Kevin uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy starts with listening. The therapist focuses on understanding a person's experience and reflecting what matters most to them. This approach helps people feel heard and can clarify relationship or parenting priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses structured exercises and practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. The Gottman Method provides specific skills for communication and conflict management that are useful for relationship and family concerns.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Kevin will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, let people arrange shorter or more frequent check-ins, and remove travel time so sessions fit into a busy week. Many people find that focused CBT exercises or Gottman skill practice translate well to remote sessions, while client-centered conversations and mindfulness exercises can help with day-to-day stress and parenting strain.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to family life?
He works with family problems, parenting stress, fatherhood issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, Gottman-informed relationship work, and mindfulness tools.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working in marriage and family therapy settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina and holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in marriage and family therapy and research psychology.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.