Therapist profile
Kevin Phillips
Goal-focused counselor for life changes
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- Action oriented
- Trauma informed
- Faith-friendly
About Kevin
Kevin focuses on clear, goal-oriented work. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He also supports those facing trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, parenting strain, and changes such as separation or divorce. He uses straightforward techniques to build motivation, impulse control, and healthier communication.
His background includes work with law enforcement, victim advocates, and legal systems to support people affected by criminal acts and domestic violence. He has many hours helping people with addiction and has offered counseling from a Biblical worldview when clients request faith-informed care. He also works with spiritual leaders experiencing burnout or ministry challenges.
Kevin favors approaches that focus on action and choice. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment techniques, mindfulness, existential and client-centered perspectives, and emotionally-focused methods. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and build skills rather than only examining the past.
Clients can expect a warm, upbeat style that emphasizes respect and collaboration. Kevin aims to help people set goals, practice coping strategies, and restore a sense of hope and balance in daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and online support that focus on action
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions aligned with their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is practical and skills-based, targeting unhelpful thinking and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client's lead to build insight and confidence.Finding the right fit is part of the work. Kevin will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination feels most helpful for their goals and preferences. That process is flexible and adjusts as needs change over time.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also offer ways to continue care when life changes or travel makes in-person visits harder. Talk with the therapist about practical needs so sessions match daily routines and treatment goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kevin help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Kevin uses a warm, interactive approach that focuses on practical steps and teamwork to make changes rather than only discussing problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked with law enforcement, victim advocates, and legal systems in cases involving crime and domestic violence.
What credentials and location are associated with his practice?
He holds LPC credentials in South Carolina and practices there.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.