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Kevin Sockwell

Experienced clinician focused on practical change

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience
32 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Kevin

Kevin Sockwell brings 32 years of clinical experience to his practice in Maryland, blending medical training with licensed counseling skills. As an MD and LCPC he focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictive behaviors, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

His background also includes work with ADHD, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, and coping with major life changes. He emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and emotions openly.

Sessions commonly draw on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to help people identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and build practical skills. Motivational interviewing and narrative approaches are also part of his toolkit for fostering change and meaning-making.

Kevin aims to support those taking initial steps toward greater wellbeing, offering a steady, experienced presence as clients set goals and try out new ways of coping. He provides services in English and offers multiple session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kevin often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and experiment with practical skills that reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change problematic behaviors. He also employs client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal setting to support personal insight and self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kevin works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means treatment is tailored over time, combining strategies and adjusting techniques as progress unfolds in partnership with the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, access support from home, and select the format that best matches the kind of interaction a person prefers.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kevin commonly address?
He works with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes among other related areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered listening, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to tailor work to each person.
What level of experience does he have?
Kevin has 32 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds MD and LCPC credentials with license details MD LCPC LC3266 and practices in Maryland.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started, click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English