Therapist profile
Kerry Branum, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2012022789
- NPI1033464292
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Values-based work
About Kerry
Kerry Branum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 14 years of experience. He works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and life transitions. Kerry also supports people facing addiction, grief, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
He blends counseling, coaching, and teaching in straightforward sessions. Kerry uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also draws on acceptance and commitment work to clarify values and build small, doable changes.
Kerry emphasizes collaboration. He helps clients name goals, test strategies between sessions, and track what actually changes. Sessions include talking through problems, practicing skills, and planning short experiments to reduce reactivity or improve communication.
His background includes a master’s in counseling and an educational specialist degree in counselor education with a focus on play therapy training. That mix informs a flexible, skills-based approach that favors clear steps over jargon. Kerry also brings experience as a teacher and life coach to the work.
People who are tired of snapping at loved ones, feeling stuck at work, or carrying simmering resentment will find a practical style here. Kerry supports clients who want to better manage anger and stress, rebuild shaky rhythms at home, and make steady, usable changes in day-to-day life.
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How Kerry’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and life transitions when someone wants clearer priorities and workable habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. This is practical for stress, low mood, and reactivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can reduce outbursts and help with intense feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerry treats the choice of method as collaborative and adjusts based on a client’s goals, preferences, and what proves effective in regular sessions. He blends coaching and teaching elements so clients leave with tools to try between appointments.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid commuting, or ways to use video or audio based on what feels feasible. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between meetings and to practice skills in everyday settings without promising a specific format.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Kerry works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, grief, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines practical skill training, values-based work, and coaching. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, practicing new responses, and planning real-world steps.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of experience as a counselor, coach, and teacher working with adults on behavioral and relational concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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