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Kellie Cousino

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Kellie Cousino, LCSW, LISW-CP

South Carolina

LCSW in South Carolina - Family and parenting focus

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Substance concerns

About Kellie

Kellie Cousino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina with 10 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship conflicts, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem.

Kellie uses straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than jargon. She avoids judgment and invites people to bring who they really are. She says change is messy and that she is willing to be messy alongside a client as they work through hard things.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and manageable actions. She talks through patterns that keep people stuck, like shame, guilt, codependency, or attachment difficulties. She also supports those facing life transitions such as divorce, blended family adjustments, midlife questions, and the stresses that come with parenting.

Her work includes addressing substance use, domestic violence impacts, and challenges tied to veteran and armed forces experiences. She pays attention to communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, and concerns about forgiveness and grief.

Kellie speaks English and sees clients in South Carolina. She asks people to be honest about where they are and what they need, then helps them take small, practical steps toward clearer thinking and steadier routines.

How sessions work

How therapeutic methods are applied in online sessions

Kellie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people change unhelpful patterns and build steady routines. One common approach involves recognizing and changing thinking or behavior patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or addictive behavior, which can help with daily coping and problem solving. Another approach focuses on attachment and relationship dynamics to improve communication and reduce repeated cycles of blame or withdrawal.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Kellie will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The initial sessions are often used to map out priorities and agree on practical steps to test between meetings.

Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can meet during a break at work or between errands. Licensed professionals can use these advantages to keep progress steady while addressing parenting stress, relationship strain, grief, or sleep and mood concerns.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

South Carolina, Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep struggles, parenting strain, relationship problems, addictions, trauma and related concerns.

What is her style in sessions?

Her approach is direct and conversational with an emphasis on practical steps and honest discussion rather than clinical jargon.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience as a social worker in mental health settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in South Carolina.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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