Kevin Cooksey, LMFT
Therapist in South Carolina
Kevin Cooksey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in South Carolina.
- License 4573 · South Carolina Expires August 2027
- NPI 1346677044 · national registry
- Experience and languages 10+ years in practice English
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About Kevin
Kevin Cooksey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in South Carolina. He brings ten years of clinical experience and training in relationship work, trauma, and stress-related concerns. Kevin combines practical tools with attentive listening to help people move forward.
He works with individuals and those seeking help for partnership issues and family stressors. Kevin studied research psychology at the University of South Carolina-Upstate and earned a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University.
Background and approach
He has pursued additional trainings focused on trauma, stress, and sexual behavior concerns and has experience applying trauma-focused approaches with young people. He also serves in a supervisory role while continuing doctoral work. In sessions Kevin aims for clear, achievable goals.
He uses methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, improve communication, and reduce overwhelming stress. He also uses structured couple work that concentrates on communication patterns and rebuilding trust when relationships are strained. Parents often come to him for help with parenting stress, sleep problems in the household, or family conflict.
He also supports people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, anger, and life transitions such as separation or career change. Kevin offers conversation-style sessions and skill-based exercises. He prefers a straightforward approach and works with clients to create next steps they can try between sessions.
He is available for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Credentials
- LMFT (South Carolina)
- License 4573 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1346677044 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kevin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kevin names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Kevin names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Kevin uses the Gottman Method to help partners improve communication and rebuild trust through concrete exercises and guided conversations; this approach is useful for couples navigating conflict, infidelity, or recurring fights. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his work and focuses on listening, validation, and helping people find their own solutions when coping with life changes or low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and anger.Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Kevin will discuss goals and preferences at the start and adjust methods as sessions progress. He checks in on what is working and offers tools clients can practice between meetings so progress feels concrete and manageable.
Online therapy with Kevin is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for longer sessions and skill practice that benefits from visual interaction. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, coaching-style support, or clients who prefer written communication. These options aim to make therapy more flexible around work, parenting, and daily life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Kevin focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Kevin blends client-centered listening with practical tools to change thoughts, behaviors, and communication patterns.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and has ten years of clinical experience, along with additional training in trauma and stress-related care.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed as an LMFT in the State of South Carolina and practices from that region.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Kevin conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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