Kevin Cooksey

Kevin Cooksey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in South Carolina. He brings ten years of clinical experience and a background in research psychology and conflict resolution to his practice. Kevin works with people facing anger, relationship strain, anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, trauma, and related concerns.

Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science in Research Psychology with a minor in Conflict Resolution from the University of South Carolina-Upstate. He holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University and is working toward a Ph.D. He is licensed in South Carolina as an LMFT and has completed additional certifications focused on trauma care and related counseling areas.

In session he aims to make therapy practical and goal oriented. He uses clear tools to address problems such as communication breakdowns, control issues, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with grief, career uncertainty, and issues that affect intimacy and self-esteem.

Kevin draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor work to each person. He integrates client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies. He also uses the Gottman Method when helping couples strengthen communication and problem solving.

People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation and concrete steps to try between sessions. Kevin’s background includes work with first responders, veterans, and those facing midlife or parenting stresses, which informs his practical, skill-based style.

How Kevin's approaches translate to online work

Kevin often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through anger, relationship strain, or life transitions.

He also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep issues, and coping with mood swings.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust techniques based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to try and how to measure progress.

Confirm the current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make practicing skills between meetings more immediate and convenient for everyday life.