Kevin Cooksey, LMFT

Kevin Cooksey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in South Carolina. He brings ten years of clinical work and a background in research psychology to his practice. He aims to help people facing stress, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Research Psychology from the University of South Carolina-Upstate and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. Kevin has completed additional coursework and certifications relevant to trauma, stress, and couples work. He is also a SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator and a member of professional associations for marriage and family therapy and Christian counseling.

Kevin’s approach is straightforward and practical. He uses client-centered listening to learn what matters most to each person. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns in thinking and behavior that get in the way. He also uses Gottman-informed methods for couples work and mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to set small, useful goals.

Many people seek him out for anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and fatherhood issues, first responder and veteran-related concerns, or struggles with intimacy and communication. He also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

His style is collaborative and goal-oriented. He helps people identify one or two changes that can improve day-to-day life, then practices those steps together in sessions. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Approaches that guide online sessions and goals

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. It helps people feel heard and identifies what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. The Gottman Method offers structured tools for couples to improve communication and resolve conflict in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kevin will talk with each person or couple about goals and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. That plan can change as needs and progress become clearer, so the process stays collaborative and flexible.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the available session options so they fit your schedule and routines. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, allow brief check-ins during changes, and help maintain continuity of care when life moves around you.