Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Kevin Cooksey earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina-Upstate in Research Psychology with a minor in Conflict Resolution. He has a Master’s Degree from Liberty University in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently working on his Ph.D. Kevin is certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors in Stress & Trauma Care with Military Application and in Sexual Addiction Counseling. Kevin has also been certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) through the Medical University of South Carolina. This training is to help children ages 5-18 that have been impacted by some type of trauma experience. He is licensed by the State of South Carolina as a Marriage and Family Therapist – LMFT.
Kevin is also certified as a SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator. This is an assessment and counseling certification to help couples start their marriage off Right. It is a tool to educate and give couples the needed skill sets to have a successful marriage relationship.
Kevin is a Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Association of Christian Counselors
Family Builders Counseling Services offers a full line of counseling services.
Kevin is currently a State Supervisor in Training
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Kevin Cooksey is a Marriage and Family Therapist based in South Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Research Psychology from the University of South Carolina-Upstate, where he also completed a minor in Conflict Resolution, and went on to obtain a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. He is licensed to practice marriage and family therapy in South Carolina.
Kevin has pursued specialized training to better serve clients impacted by trauma and related concerns. He is certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors in Stress and Trauma Care with Military Application and in Sexual Addiction Counseling, and he completed Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training through the Medical University of South Carolina to work with children ages 5 to 18 who have experienced trauma. He is also certified as a SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator to support couples preparing for marriage.
In addition to his clinical certifications, Kevin is a member of both the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Association of Christian Counselors. He currently serves as a State Supervisor in Training and provides services through Family Builders Counseling Services, which offers a full line of counseling options.
Kevin is actively working toward a Ph.D., and his combination of academic preparation, specialized certifications, and a decade of practice informs his work with individuals, couples, and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and other life transitions.
For many common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes – online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person care. Research and clinical experience indicate that these types of issues are often well addressed through virtual sessions, providing comparable outcomes for many people.
One of the primary benefits of online therapy is convenience. Clients can meet with a therapist in the format that works best for them – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule or to access help from a distance.
Licensed professionals conduct online therapy, and clients who seek a different fit have the option to change therapists. This flexibility, combined with the demonstrated effectiveness for common mental health and relationship concerns, makes online therapy a practical choice for many individuals and couples pursuing support.
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