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Kevin Phillips

Kevin Phillips, LPC

South Carolina

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Trauma

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship skills
  • Blended family issues

About Kevin

Kevin Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 14 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, and issues such as ADHD and bipolar. Kevin offers counseling that draws on several practical approaches to help people manage daily life and emotional strain.

Kevin uses a problem-solving emphasis in sessions. He often shifts quickly from understanding what happened to outlining concrete next steps. That can include relaxation practices, motivation work, impulse control strategies, and communication skills to reduce conflict. He also brings experience supporting people through legal and crime-related trauma, and has worked alongside law enforcement and victim advocacy teams.

Clients who value discussions shaped by personal beliefs can request counseling that includes a biblical perspective. Kevin has provided that kind of faith-informed mental health counseling for people who ask for it. He has also supported clergy and other spiritual leaders experiencing burnout or ministry-related setbacks.

His approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance ideas, plus humanistic and existential influences. Sessions tend to focus on actionable steps - setting goals, practicing new skills, and rebuilding daily routines that support change.

Kevin describes his style as interactive and encouraging. He aims to help people improve self-esteem, restore calmer relationships, and create plans for handling life changes. For those facing separation, divorce, or blended family issues, he offers practical guidance on communication and next steps.

How Kevin uses evidence-based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations that require making new life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and problems like impulse control or addiction.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Kevin will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust plans if something feels unhelpful or if priorities change over time.

Confirm the specific online session formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes continuing regular work while handling school runs, work breaks, or caregiving tasks more practical. If you need a particular session rhythm or length, discuss it when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kevin help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, ADHD, bipolar, grief, and related problems.

What is his therapy style like?

Kevin uses a practical, action-focused style. Sessions look at causes but emphasize steps and skills to improve day-to-day life.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of experience working in clinical and crime-victim contexts and with people facing legal or trauma-related challenges.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported for your situation.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Kevin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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