Kerry Branum, LPC
Therapist in Missouri
Kerry Branum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions.
- Licensed inMissouri
- License2012022789
- NPI 1033464292
- Experience14+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Kerry
Kerry Branum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions. He also supports people facing relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around addiction and intimacy. Kerry brings 14 years of experience as a therapist, coach, and educator to sessions.
In the room he keeps language simple and practical. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
He pairs problem-solving with skills practice so clients leave sessions with actions to try between meetings. Coaching tools are used when goals and concrete steps are the focus. Kerry draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods. These approaches guide gentle experimentation with new ways of relating and coping. His background includes graduate training in counseling and experience teaching other professionals.
That mix of therapy, coaching, and education shapes a style that is collaborative and direct. Sessions are focused on what matters most to the person in front of him. Kerry works with people across many concerns, including ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
He aims to help clients build clearer goals, stronger coping skills, and more satisfying relationships.
Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2012022789 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1033464292 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kerry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kerry names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on how relationships shape emotions and behavior; sessions often look at recurring patterns in relationships and how to try new ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that match their values, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, often helping with anxiety, mood, and coping skills.Kerry treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may blend techniques over time. The plan adapts as people try strategies and notice what helps most.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, tracking progress, and short coaching tasks between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping a steady pace of progress.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Kerry help with?
Kerry supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, career and life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar concerns, and ADHD among other areas.
What is Kerry's therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative and down-to-earth approach that combines listening with practical exercises. Sessions focus on skills you can practice between meetings and on steps toward clear goals.
How much experience does Kerry have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a therapist, coach, and educator in counseling-related roles.
What credentials and region are listed?
Kerry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Kerry also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kerry?
Start 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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