Kevin Cooksey , LMFT

Kevin Cooksey holds a Bachelor of Science in Research Psychology from the University of South Carolina-Upstate with a minor in Conflict Resolution and earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D., furthering his clinical training and academic expertise. Kevin is certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors in Stress and Trauma Care with Military Application and in Sexual Addiction Counseling, and he has completed Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training through the Medical University of South Carolina to support children ages 5 to 18 who have experienced trauma.

Licensed in South Carolina as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Kevin also serves as a SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator, using a structured assessment and counseling tool designed to help couples begin marriage with strong communication and relationship skills. He maintains professional engagement as a member of both the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Kevin contributes to Family Builders Counseling Services, which offers a full range of counseling options, and he is currently working as a State Supervisor in Training. His background combines family systems training, trauma-informed methods, and couple-focused assessment to support clients navigating relationship, trauma, and life transition challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kevin integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports clients in uncovering their own solutions - this approach can be helpful for individuals and families seeking empathy and clearer self-understanding. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and other symptoms. The Gottman Method provides structured tools and interventions for couples to improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kevin works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. He adapts techniques from these models to fit the needs of individuals, couples, and families.

Online therapy with Kevin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows for flexibility around work, family, and location. These options make it easier for clients to maintain consistency in care, access support during life transitions, and continue therapy when in-person sessions are not practical.