- Years in practice
- 32
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Kevin
Kevin Sockwell is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 32 years of professional experience. He is an MD and an LCPC and offers steady support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and motivation concerns. He focuses on clear, straightforward help and aims to make the first step feel manageable.
He creates a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions are grounded in practical goals and real-life steps.
Background and approach
He helps clients build confidence and cope with setbacks in ways that suit their day-to-day routines. Kevin draws from approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods. He mixes these tools to match what each person needs rather than sticking to a single method.
That flexibility helps when concerns change over time. Many people come for help with parenting stress, relationship strains, grief, or life transitions. He also supports those facing codependency, substance use issues, obsessive thinking, and post-traumatic stress.
The focus is on manageable strategies and clearer thinking. Kevin offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit busy schedules. He will work with each person to set realistic goals and track small steps of progress.
The approach is collaborative and paced to the individual's needs.
What Kevin works with
Everything Kevin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kevin helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kevin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects back concerns, and helps shape goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful when someone needs a safe space to sort out feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses specific exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new habits. CBT can help with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, low mood, and stress by giving concrete tools to practice between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and to how patterns show up in daily life. Simple breathing and awareness practices are used to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These practices pair well with CBT tasks to make changes feel more manageable.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences to find the best mix of methods. That collaborative process can be adjusted as needs evolve over time.
Online sessions offer flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or be used when video bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and written reflections between appointments. These options let people continue care while juggling work, family, and daily responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Kevin
What kinds of concerns can Kevin help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, ADHD, relationship concerns, family issues, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a blend of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to keep sessions practical and goal focused.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
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