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Kevin Sockwell, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC counselor - stress and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kevin
Kevin Sockwell is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with 32 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Kevin writes plainly and aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try different responses.
He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on client-centered work to keep conversations grounded in what the person wants to address. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of his toolkit when people need help increasing focus or building motivation.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Kevin listens to what is happening now, points out repeating patterns, and suggests exercises to try between meetings. Those exercises might include noticing specific thoughts, testing new behaviors, or small goal steps to build momentum.
Kevin pays attention to relationship and family issues from the perspective of the individual. He helps parents handle the stress of parenting and supports people coping with grief, midlife changes, or young-adult transitions. He also works with concerns such as codependency, communication problems, and substance use.
People who prefer clear steps and concrete skills often find this approach useful. Kevin helps track progress and adjust plans as needed. To start, he asks about immediate challenges and practical goals, then builds short-term steps toward those goals.
How Kevin uses structured approaches online
Kevin combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening to focus on present problems and measurable steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify thought patterns and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage compulsions, or change routines that feed addiction. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's goals and experiences, giving space to name priorities and clarify what matters most.Mindfulness Therapy is used to increase awareness of moment-to-moment experience and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress and cravings. These approaches are described and tried together so the person and therapist can see what fits best; deciding on the right mix is a collaborative process based on the client's needs and goals.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist will review practical arrangements and suggest session rhythms and between-session tasks that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and conversational, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Kevin has 32 years of professional experience as a counselor.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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