- Practical coping strategies
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Focus on everyday goals
About Kevin
Kevin Sockwell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with 32 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Kevin aims to make it easier to take the first step toward change and offers steady support through that process.
Kevin builds sessions around an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them. He listens first and then helps people decide which tools to try. Conversations are practical and aimed at clear next steps rather than jargon or long theoretical talks.
He uses approaches that help people notice patterns and try small changes. That might include examining thoughts and behaviors, working with motivation, or bringing mindful awareness into everyday moments. These methods are chosen to match a person's goals and situation rather than following a single fixed plan.
Kevin also addresses relationship and family concerns as they affect individuals. He pays attention to issues like codependency, communication problems, and family of origin wounds, helping people untangle those patterns and make different choices.
People who contact him can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies, and encouragement to try new ways of coping. He guides each person toward steps they can use between sessions to build confidence and better manage life changes.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy encourages noticing the present moment and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kevin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose methods that fit the person's life and adjust as needed over time.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people join from different locations without travel time. It also supports practicing skills between sessions in real-life settings so progress can be integrated into daily routines.
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Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kevin commonly help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions emphasize open listening and practical conversation. He focuses on clear, doable steps people can try between visits.
How much experience does he have?
Kevin brings 32 years of professional work experience to his practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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