Kevin Cooksey, LMFT

Kevin Cooksey combines academic training and specialized certifications to support individuals, couples, and families navigating stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Research Psychology with a minor in Conflict Resolution from the University of South Carolina-Upstate and went on to complete a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Liberty University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D., continuing to deepen his clinical knowledge and skills.

Kevin holds certification from the American Association of Christian Counselors in Stress and Trauma Care with Military Application and in Sexual Addiction Counseling, and he is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Medical University of South Carolina, an approach designed to help children and adolescents ages 5 to 18 who have experienced traumatic events. He is also certified as a SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator, a couples assessment and counseling tool intended to help partners prepare for marriage with practical skills and education.

Licensed in South Carolina as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Kevin is a member of professional organizations including the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is currently a State Supervisor in Training and connected with Family Builders Counseling Services, which offers a full line of counseling services.

Approaches for Online Care and Relationship Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the pace and topics of work. It helps people build self-awareness, make decisions aligned with their values, and address issues like self-esteem, life direction, and relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, and coping with major life changes by teaching skills that can be used between sessions.

The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach tailored for couples that emphasizes communication skills, conflict management, and rebuilding connection. It is useful for partners working on trust, intimacy, infidelity recovery, and long-term relationship health.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kevin works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Kevin offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and engage in care from a location that works for them. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor these formats to make treatment practical and effective for each client.