Therapist profile
Kevin Sockwell, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC counselor - stress and addictions
Continue with KevinWhere Kevin stands
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Maryland / LC3266
- NPI
- 1407272784
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
About
- Codependency focus
- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Kevin
Kevin Sockwell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 32 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strains, and life transitions.
Kevin focuses on practical conversations. He listens to what is happening now and what you want to change. Sessions aim to clarify patterns that keep someone putting others first or staying stuck in old habits. He offers straightforward feedback and ways to try things between appointments.
His work uses several established approaches, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. That mix lets him shift how he works based on the person in front of him and the problems they bring.
People who struggle with codependency, communication problems, family of origin issues, substance concerns, guilt and shame, men’s issues, or midlife questions will find these topics listed among his focus areas. He also addresses obsessions, compulsions, post-traumatic stress, and challenges common to young adults.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect the realities of living in Maryland. Kevin asks new people to describe their immediate priorities so the early sessions set clear, manageable steps. He expects honest work and offers direct guidance aimed at building more balanced patterns.
How sessions work
How Kevin uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and helping someone name what matters. It helps when someone needs a calm place to sort feelings and decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and actions to find practical steps that reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills that reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Figuring out which approach to use is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide whether to lean more on CBT, mindfulness, client-centered work, or a mix. That conversation guides how sessions are structured and what homework or practice might be suggested.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by removing commute time, offering shorter check-ins when needed, or allowing a range of scheduling times. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, or other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical style that combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to address patterns and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Maryland.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LCPC credential in Maryland and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.