Kevin Cooksey

Kevin Cooksey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in South Carolina. He has ten years of clinical experience and a background in research psychology and marriage and family therapy. Kevin combines practical tools with clear conversation to help people manage difficult moments in life.

He uses straightforward methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, and career-related concerns. He also helps people navigate relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and problems with sleep and anger. He draws on approaches that focus on problem solving, present needs, and strengthening relationships.

Kevin trained in marriage and family therapy at Liberty University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Research Psychology from the University of South Carolina-Upstate. He maintains his South Carolina LMFT licensure and has experience working with people affected by military-related stress and first responder issues. He also facilitates couple assessments aimed at creating strong beginnings in marriage.

In sessions he prefers a collaborative approach that centers the client’s goals. He offers clear, actionable steps and helps people practice new ways of communicating and coping. He blends evidence-informed strategies with attention to each person’s values and life situation.

Kevin is a member of professional associations relevant to family therapy and Christian counseling. To begin, clients use the site’s matching process to connect and schedule according to therapist availability.

How chosen approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. In practice that means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them set directions and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It uses simple exercises and short homework tasks to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood. The Gottman Method provides hands-on skills for relationship work, teaching communication patterns and conflict tools that couples can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those methods as needed over time so the work stays practical and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports doing skill practice between appointments and keeping momentum during life transitions. Licensed professionals help tailor session pacing and tools to fit everyday schedules and challenges.