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Online therapist

Kellie Cousino

A practical, nonjudgmental support for parenting and family

Credentials
LCSW, LISW-CP
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kellie

Kellie Cousino is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical help for parents and people dealing with family stress. She provides a down-to-earth space where people can be themselves without judgment. Kellie says change is messy and offers steady support through that process.

She brings ten years of experience to each conversation and keeps her tone approachable and direct. In sessions she aims to make difficult topics feel manageable.

Background and approach

Conversations move at the client’s pace. She talks through sources of shame, guilt, and overwhelm and helps identify small steps forward. Expectations are realistic and focused on what can change in daily life.

Kellie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. She draws on practical strategies for anxiety, sleeping problems, addiction concerns, trauma, and mood struggles. She also addresses relationship and parenting stress with concrete tools for communication and boundaries.

Her credentials are LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and LISW-CP, which is Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice. She holds licenses in Florida (FL LCSW SW21506) and South Carolina (SC LISW-CP 15180). Sessions are offered in English and her practice is based in South Carolina.

People who connect with her can expect honest, compassionate feedback and a focus on workable changes. Kellie emphasizes collaboration and flexibility as people juggle parenting, work, and life transitions.

Approaches that fit family and parenting challenges online

Many of Kellie’s choices draw on evidence-based techniques that focus on real-life change. One common approach uses structured problem-solving and skill-building to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. That method breaks problems into small steps and teaches practical habits clients can use at home to feel steadier.

Another frequently used technique targets patterns that follow trauma and addiction. It helps people understand triggers and practice healthier responses. This approach is useful for managing cravings, reducing reactivity, and improving emotional regulation after painful experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kellie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and what they prefer. She will try things, adjust them, and keep the focus on what actually helps in day-to-day life.

Online sessions make this collaboration easier to fit into busy family routines. Video calls let people work face-to-face from home. Phone sessions and live chat offer a lower-friction option when schedules are tight. Text-based messaging can help maintain momentum between visits. Together these formats provide flexibility and accessibility for parents balancing childcare, work, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Kellie works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, sleeping problems, relationship strain, family and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as attachment and blended family challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is straightforward and nonjudgmental. She focuses on honest conversation, practical steps, and meeting clients where they are during messy changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with individuals on stress, trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice) credentials. Her listed location is South Carolina and she also holds a Florida license FL LCSW SW21506 and SC LISW-CP 15180.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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