- Grief and loss
- Caregiver support
- Goal-focused coaching
About Kerry
Kerry Branum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He also works with concerns like caregiving strain, chronic illness, addiction, parenting, attachment issues, and career questions. Kerry writes and teaches as well as offering coaching to help clients set goals and move forward.
Kerry draws on 14 years of professional experience in counseling, coaching, and education. He aims for practical, hands-on work in sessions. That can include learning skills for managing strong feelings, finding ways to cope with loss, and building clearer communication patterns.
In therapy Kerry uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused thinking, and client-centered conversation. He also brings dialectical behavior strategies when people need tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on small steps that fit real life.
Kerry treats each meeting as a chance to notice strengths and try new ways of handling problems. He mixes coaching and teaching where that helps clients practice changes between sessions. The tone is direct, respectful, and practical, with room to process grief and complex feelings.
People who choose Kerry can expect goal-oriented conversations that honor their experience. He supports those coping with aging-related concerns, cancer or chronic illness, blended family stress, and other life transitions. If you want to explore next steps, the process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling to match your needs.
Kerry draws on 14 years of professional experience in counseling, coaching, and education. He aims for practical, hands-on work in sessions. That can include learning skills for managing strong feelings, finding ways to cope with loss, and building clearer communication patterns.
In therapy Kerry uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused thinking, and client-centered conversation. He also brings dialectical behavior strategies when people need tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on small steps that fit real life.
Kerry treats each meeting as a chance to notice strengths and try new ways of handling problems. He mixes coaching and teaching where that helps clients practice changes between sessions. The tone is direct, respectful, and practical, with room to process grief and complex feelings.
People who choose Kerry can expect goal-oriented conversations that honor their experience. He supports those coping with aging-related concerns, cancer or chronic illness, blended family stress, and other life transitions. If you want to explore next steps, the process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling to match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking committed steps toward those values. In practice this means noticing thoughts and feelings, choosing actions that align with values, and building small habits to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing new ways of thinking and doing.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that match those needs. This is collaborative and can change as progress is made or as challenges shift.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use approaches like ACT and CBT in ways they can practice between meetings, such as learning skills, completing short exercises, and tracking progress toward goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kerry help with?
He works with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction, parenting challenges, and relationship or attachment issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines practical coaching with talk therapy to build small, doable changes. Sessions often include skill practice, reflection, and planning between meetings.
What is his professional background?
Kerry has 14 years of experience as a counselor, coach, and educator. His work includes teaching and helping people develop strategies to meet personal goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled for sessions?
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 him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.