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Kerry Branum

Kerry Branum, LPC

Therapist · Missouri · 14+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Listed location
Missouri
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Missouri)
LPC · No. 2012022789
NPI
1033464292

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  • Strengths-based
  • Goal oriented
  • Aging support

About Kerry

Kerry Branum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He also supports concerns like relationship and family strain, grief, addiction, parenting challenges, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues. Kerry frames sessions around practical steps so people can feel steadier day to day.

Kerry has 14 years of experience as a therapist, coach, and educator. He draws on plain, hands-on methods so clients leave with tools they can use right away. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, setting realistic goals, and practicing manageable skills between meetings.

He blends a few evidence-informed approaches to suit each person. Kerry uses methods that encourage acceptance and committed action, explore attachment and relationships, and teach clear skills for thinking and emotion regulation. He works together with clients to pick what fits their situation and goals.

Kerry also offers coaching and teaching alongside counseling. As a coach he helps clients spot strengths and remove obstacles to goals. As a teacher he shares simple exercises and techniques that people can try at home or at work.

People who choose Kerry can expect straightforward language and step-by-step plans. He aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life. To begin a match, readers should follow the site process to connect and schedule.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

How Kerry's Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice tough thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions; it can help with intimacy-related issues and family conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerry will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That process may involve testing a couple of techniques and adjusting over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The practical benefits of online therapy are that appointments can fit into busy schedules and make it easier to keep consistent meetings. Before booking, confirm which session formats Kerry is offering at the time. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to continue support across locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kerry address?

Kerry works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addiction, parenting challenges, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues among others.

What is Kerry's therapy style like?

The approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear steps, skill practice, and building on a person’s strengths.

How long has Kerry been practicing?

He has 14 years of experience as a therapist, coach, and educator working with individuals on a range of life and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Kerry holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and Kerry accepts international clients.

What session formats does Kerry offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with Kerry?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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