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Kerry Branum, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kerry is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kerry. View 49 reviews
Great news, Kerry is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

So far Kerry has been very helpful and accommodating in making me feel comfortable about talking and opening up.

Reviewed November 2024

Kerry is fantastic. Very knowledgeable and relatable. I have really appreciated our time together and his approach to my therapy.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Kerry

  • 13 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Kerry Branum is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri, Lincense #2012022789. and Life Coach, and teacher, with expertise in individual and family relationships. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, educator, and coach, Kerry is a graduate of Missouri Baptist University with a Master's in Counseling and Ole Miss with an Educational Specialist degree in Counselor Education specializing in Play Therapy.

In addition to counseling, Kerry provides coaching and teaching services to help clients achieve their goals and create a more fulfilling life. As a coach, Kerry helps clients identify their strengths and develop strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. As a teacher, he provides clients with practical tools and techniques to navigate challenges and make positive changes in their lives.

Kerry's approach to therapy, coaching, and teaching is grounded in the belief that every individual has the potential to achieve their full potential and create a meaningful life. He works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized strategies and techniques to help them cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and well-being.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Kerry is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. He holds certifications in various therapeutic approaches, including Registered Play Therapist (R-PT) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), and is equipped to provide effective and evidence-based treatment to clients of all ages.

So whether you're seeking counseling, coaching, or teaching services, Kerry is here to support you on your journey towards personal growth and fulfillment.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • 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
  • Gottman Method
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Kerry Branum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033464292.

  • LPC · Missouri · 2012022789 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kerry Branum

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

49 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Listens Understand Understanding Recommend Knowledgeable Fantastic Helpful Insightful

So far Kerry has been very helpful and accommodating in making me feel comfortable about talking and opening up.

Reviewed November 2024

Kerry is fantastic. Very knowledgeable and relatable. I have really appreciated our time together and his approach to my therapy.

Reviewed November 2024

Kerry has been nothing but amazing. He has helped me to identify my life goals and direction. My purpose has become more clear and he has challenged me to be consistent and do the work.

Reviewed September 2024

So far so good - Karry has been great

Reviewed August 2024

Kerry is a very good listener and engages with very well intentions and ideas. Kerry understands the message you are trying to convey and interacts with you in a meaningful way. Before I can interpret what I am saying Kerry help you by guiding you in the correct direction.

Reviewed February 2024

Kerry Branum has quickly rose to the hall of fame as being a therapist imo. He’s straight up and a tell it how it is in a carful yet loving understanding approach that makes it understandable to hard headed people like myself.

Reviewed January 2024

Highly recommend

Reviewed September 2023

Kerry is an amazing therapist! This is my first time in therapy and I really feel like it could would. He is dedicated to what he does and I’m so happy I was matched with him!

Reviewed December 2023

Kerry is great. He really helped me to think about and understand things in a different way. He's very positive and a supportive person to talk to. I'm very thankful for his help and look forward to continuing to work together.

Reviewed December 2023

Great therapist! Very glad to have him.

Reviewed December 2023

Incredibly positive, insightful, and informative. Felt like an old friend who wishes the best for me from the very first session. Unjudging, safe, playful, optimistic in a way that's not off-putting.

Reviewed December 2023

Kerry goes above and beyond as a therapist and has a lot of great resources to share. His diverse educational background and expertise in multiple approaches to therapy, allows him to dive into many different topics and provide excellent feedback. Kerry is a great communicator and truly listens to understand. He is super friendly, wise and easy to talk to. For these reasons I always look forward to our sessions!

Reviewed November 2023

Kerry, listens well and has been very helpful.

Reviewed November 2023

Very insightful and evidence based

Reviewed September 2023

Super knowledgeable yet relatable and lighthearted and uplifting!

Reviewed August 2023

Knowledgeable and understanding with great expertise.

Reviewed July 2023

Kerry supported me through the most challenging chapter of my life. Kerry's ability to listen, affirm and connect experiences with other psychological and spiritual wisdom allowed me to move through this experience with more peace and gracefulness than would have otherwise been possible. Kerry helped me to regain confidence and trust in my abilities to make a positive impact at my next job. I can't thank Kerry and BetterHelp enough for making this transformational journey possible. Thank you all!!

Reviewed June 2023

Kerry is a great therapist and is highly recommended.

Reviewed May 2023

Kerry is fantastic. Truly one of the most wonderful people I have worked with, and an incredibly compassionate and skilled therapist. I particularly appreciate how he blends so many different models of understanding and conceptualizing the things we talk about. I would recommend Kerry to anyone.

Reviewed May 2023

Kerry is a great guy and you can tell he’s interested in applying his knowledge and skills toward his clients.

Reviewed April 2023

If you are looking for a knowledgeable therapist, with a big heart, Kerry is your mom. I would rate him 10 out of 10. I wish him all the best.

Reviewed March 2023

I have been working with Kerry for several months and would highly recommend him. As someone who struggled with negative thinking and low self-esteem, Kerry has helped me see the positives and grateful things in life through positive therapy. Kerry puts me at ease with his warm and welcoming demeanor, which helped in exploring/tell my story. I most appreciated Kerry's ability to listen and understand my unique challenges and to offer empathic and very insightful feedback that helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself and my thought patterns. Without Kerry's assistance, I believe I couldn't become the better person I am now! Again I highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking a therapist that specializes in positive therapy.

Reviewed March 2023

I was a little skeptic about getting therapy online. After my first session with Kerry I felt at ease and hopeful that I could move past some difficult life events. I’ve been able to learn a lot about myself and how to handle my negative thoughts and emotions. More importantly, I’m learning how to adapt to negative situations in my life and to give myself grace for being who I am.

Reviewed March 2023

I’ve only had one session. So far it’s great!

Reviewed February 2023

Very intelligent, patient, kind and caring man.

Reviewed April 2023

Kerry is an incredible therapist. He challenged me and listened very carefully to what I was REALLY saying. He has an incredible depth of knowledge and expertise. Plus, he’s compassionate and has a fantastic sense of humor. Kerry helped me after I was laid off from my job, which was traumatic and really shook me. I now have a great new job and I know for certain that my work with Kerry played a key part in overcoming my trauma and landing a new job. Thank you so much, Kerry!

Reviewed February 2023

Kerry has the unique ability to relate to my issues with options of how to address them.

Reviewed February 2023

Kerry is a godsent! When I came to carry I have relationship issues, trust issues, and emotional issues i needed to address. I have been hurt and let down in different relationships in my life and could feel my mental health deteriorating as a young man with nobody to turn and talk too. I felt like given my lifestyle and upbringing i didn’t really have that person I could communicate openly with. Kerry has been patient, supportive, and aided me to realizing things about myself and my situation. I continue therapy with him to this day and hope that if your reading this you do the same! thank you for everything so far Kerry!

Reviewed January 2023

Kerry is patient and very understanding. He provides lots of resources and advice. I’ve only had 3 sessions and I am beginning to have a great understanding of my situation.

Reviewed January 2023

Kerry has been a phenomenal resource to me in solving some work and family issues. He is thorough, understanding, and inquisitive. With Kerry’s help, I was able to see my issues from a birds-eye view to better understand them and better understand my options.

Reviewed January 2023

All going good

Reviewed January 2023

Went above and beyond. Good man.

Reviewed January 2023

Kerry is very compassionate and very well spoken a has a very sweet spirit. He is very knowledgeable about issues that pertain to your situation. I am honored to know Kerry and would recommend him to anyone .

Reviewed December 2022

Kerry is awesome. He listens and asks the right questions to get me to reflect on what I'm working through.

Reviewed November 2022

Kerry is a great therapist! He's kind and empathetic and willing to listen to my issues.

Reviewed November 2022

If you have the opportunity to work with Kerry, take it. He is fantastic to work with. He challenges me and engages me mentally and emotionally. I can tell he's paying close attention to what I am saying and what is happening below the surface. He also continues to provide helpful resources and answers my questions and concerns between sessions. I'm very thankful to have met Kerry.

Reviewed November 2022

I found the right guy!

Reviewed September 2022

Kerry is great. He listened to my needs and applied himself and his knowledge to resolve my issues. The issue with better help is that when you are using the app from a different time zone there are few availble therapists a convenient times

Reviewed August 2022

Kerry has been a great therapist to work with. I believe he truly cares about what going on in client's lives and does his best through his training and intuition to craft a plan that helps move the person forward to where they want to be. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for expertise, empathy and compassion.

Reviewed August 2022

So far Kerry have been hitting the nail on reading me. He has been helping me to see and understand other perspectives which have helped me to feel more relieved. He also gives me activities to keep me learning about this process of mental health help.

Reviewed August 2022

Kerry has been a God Send in a dificult time.

Reviewed July 2022

So far, an awesome therapist. Listens and provides appropriate feedback. Also really excellent at keeping in touch between sessions and checking in!

Reviewed July 2022

Kerry's a great therapist who's good at listening and who proposes theory-based solutions.

Reviewed June 2022

The best part about Kerry is he takes initiative and doesn’t just tell you want you want to hear. He actively listens and analyzes your behavior words and thought processes and helps you re contextualize your thoughts

Reviewed June 2022

Kerry is very prompt and helpful.

Reviewed June 2022

Kerry's mind is a masterful place and his heart is for you as a client. I have been involved in coaching and therapy in and off throughout my life Kerry's knowledge and story-based counseling is the best I ever had. It's the first time I feel anyone actually LISTENS to what I am saying, by hearing the things not said in between my words. He is able to draw things out in a way no one else could. Words, spoken or in between, can't express how much I appreciate Kerry, and how much value I have received in just 3 sessions.

Reviewed June 2022

Kerry is a genuinely caring and insightful person who has found his true calling in life. I feel fortunate to have been matched with him.

Reviewed May 2022

Kerry is great! He definitely listens to my issues and gives me a new perspective on different aspects of my life. He cares about my time, and is able to fit my sessions into my lifestyle.

Reviewed May 2020

Awesome!

Reviewed April 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kerry Branum offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kerry Branum works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kerry Branum speak?

Kerry Branum speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kerry Branum have?

Kerry Branum has 13 years of experience.

Where is Kerry Branum licensed to practice?

Kerry Branum is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Kerry Branum accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kerry Branum accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kerry Branum offer?

Kerry Branum offers clients 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, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Kerry Branum?

Kerry Branum can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kerry Branum?

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