Profile / United States
Kevin Phillips, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and victim support
- Biblical worldview counseling
About Kevin
Kevin Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 14 years of experience helping people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and addictions. He works with adults on parenting concerns, career transitions, grief, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related issues. Kevin also provides counseling from a Biblical worldview when requested and has experience supporting clergy and spiritual workers with burnout.
Kevin has extensive experience with trauma and crime victim work. He has worked alongside law enforcement and victim advocates in domestic violence, armed robbery, sexual assault, and sex trafficking cases. He has also assisted teenagers and adults entangled with the legal system whose behaviors relate to mental health challenges.
His approach emphasizes practical steps and skills. He uses cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and humanistic and existential perspectives. Sessions focus on what to try next - specific strategies for managing thoughts, behavior, and stress rather than only exploring the past.
Kevin can work on communication skills, impulse control, relaxation practices, and rebuilding self-esteem. He helps set goals, restore balance, and improve relationship interactions. He has logged several thousand hours working with people facing addiction and with those coping with intense life changes.
People who request biblically informed counseling can expect that perspective to be part of planning and goal-setting. He aims for an interactive style that encourages practical problem solving and gradual changes in daily routines. If someone prefers to focus on action steps and concrete tools, his sessions are structured to support that work.
How his approaches translate to online work
Kevin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include practical exercises, thought records, and step-by-step plans for managing anxiety, mood, and problem behaviors.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can help with stress, grief, and motivation by focusing on deliberate choices rather than symptom elimination. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his work too, offering space for clients to set the pace while he listens and reflects to help clarify goals.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss methods, try techniques in-session, and adjust the plan based on what helps the client meet their goals and preferences. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to keep using.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a day by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and enabling work around work or caregiving schedules. Ask about session length and technical requirements when you schedule to match therapy to your routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He prefers a practical, interactive style that focuses on skills and concrete steps to improve daily functioning. Sessions emphasize deciding what to try next and measuring progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of counseling experience and several thousand hours working specifically with addiction and trauma-related cases.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or regional considerations before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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