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Kevin Sockwell, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

Experienced counselor helping with addictions and anxiety

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Kevin Sockwell

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLCPC
  • License listedLCPC, Maryland (no. LC3266)
  • NPI number1407272784
  • Experience32 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions support
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Practical skills

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 related concerns. Kevin aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

He creates a welcoming space where people can speak openly about thoughts and feelings. The approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit each person's life rather than abstract theory.

Kevin uses a mix of methods to suit different needs. He draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to change habits related to substance use or other patterns.

Many people come for help with self-esteem, relationship strain, family concerns, grief, parenting stress, or life transitions. He also addresses codependency, communication problems, obsessive thoughts, and post-traumatic stress. Treatment plans are shaped around the specific goals a person brings to therapy.

Kevin keeps language plain and practical during sessions. He helps people break problems into manageable pieces and builds small, achievable steps. The emphasis is on steady progress and learning skills that people can use between sessions.

How Kevin’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to a person. It helps people feel understood and clarifies goals for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches tools to change them, which can help with anxiety, compulsions, and mood. Mindfulness therapy trains attention and calm through simple exercises that reduce reactivity and improve coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those goals. Adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer, so the plan can change over time.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, support shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows practical work on skills like mindfulness exercises and behavioral experiments between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to remote work while focusing on clear goals and usable strategies.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameMen's issuesMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kevin 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.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental. He uses straightforward conversation, goal-setting, and practical strategies to help people move forward.

How much experience does he have?

Kevin has 32 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is Kevin licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are session costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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