Kevin Sockwell, LCPC

Kevin Sockwell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 32 years of experience based in Maryland. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

Kevin creates a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, listening first and then helping clients find steps that fit their life. Sessions are aimed at building confidence, motivation, and clearer ways of coping.

He uses a mix of approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and following the client's pace. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce worry and increase present-moment focus.

Kevin also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when those styles match a person's goals. Motivational interviewing supports change by strengthening a person’s own reasons to move forward. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those narratives in more helpful ways.

People often come for help with relationship stress, family concerns, grief, parenting strains, and life transitions. He works with issues such as codependency, communication problems, and substance use challenges. Kevin focuses on practical steps so clients leave sessions with something they can try before the next meeting.

How his approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's pace. The therapist provides a supportive space where the person leads the conversation and priorities are set together. This approach helps when someone needs time to sort out feelings before making changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can teach simple skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes between meetings. CBT often helps with anxiety, stress, and some forms of compulsive behavior.

Mindfulness therapy introduces basic attention skills to reduce rumination and increase calm. Online sessions can guide short, practical exercises to use during a busy day and build steady coping habits.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches based on their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. This exploration is a joint process rather than a preset plan.

Session logistics and exact online formats are not listed here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that these practical benefits help them maintain momentum between appointments.