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Kerry Branum, LPC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Kerry

Kerry Branum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who brings 14 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and a wide range of other concerns.

Background and approach

He integrates therapy, coaching, and education to help clients build practical skills, strengthen self-awareness, and take steps toward meaningful change. Kerry’s background includes graduate training in counseling and counselor education, and he has worked with individuals across many stages of life.

His style blends evidence-based therapies with a collaborative, client-centered stance, meeting people where they are and shaping interventions around each person’s goals. Kerry draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-focused methods to create tailored plans that address symptoms, patterns, and everyday functioning.

He also brings coaching techniques and teaching tools to help clients practice new habits and problem-solving strategies. Clients can expect a supportive, pragmatic approach that emphasizes skill development, values-guided action, and sustained coping strategies.

Kerry accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to fit varied schedules and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Many of Kerry’s methods emphasize practical skills and present-moment change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches mindful acceptance of difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action, which can help with life transitions, chronic stress, and emotional avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and early bonds to improve current relational functioning and emotional regulation, supporting clients who struggle with intimacy, communication, or attachment concerns.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Kerry works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then blends therapeutic tools and coaching strategies to create a tailored plan. This shared decision-making helps ensure chosen methods align with what the client hopes to change and how they prefer to work.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow for consistent work on skills, homework, and real-time coaching across different schedules and time zones, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kerry commonly address?
Kerry works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes practical skill building and self-awareness while tailoring methods to individual goals and circumstances.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 14 years of combined practice as a therapist, coach, and educator, with graduate training in counseling and counselor education and experience supporting individuals across many life stages.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Kerry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, license number MO LPC 2012022789, and practices from that state.
Can non-U.S. clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and can work with people located outside the United States when scheduling and licensing permit.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
What is the first step to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Kerry can help with

Kerry Branum works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes.

Kerry works with clients of all ages.

How Kerry approaches therapy

Kerry's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Gottman Method.

Experience and training

Kerry is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri.