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.
Professional experience
14 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietySelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kerry Branum. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kerry has been an incredible comfort to me and has helped me develop an understanding of my reaction to seasons of incredible stress, anxiety and sadness. I feel confident that he understands me and the challenges I’m facing. It’s empowering and comforting. He’s offered me many helpful resources and insights and offered multiple means of connecting with him. I appreciate the new insights, strength and peace that comes from this understanding. He’s a fantastic listener and validates both my fears and my ability to navigate the sources and causes of those fears rather than to diminish them.
Written on Oct 19, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coaching
Kerry is an AMAZING HUMAN BEING! I am so glad that I got paired with him, and I wouldn't change it for anything. His Kindness shines through above all else!
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion
Kerry is very kind and understanding. He gives very informative advice through talk and various examples in written form.
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
fantastic
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
My therapist has exceptional intuition and skillfully challenges me with different approaches to complex emotional issues and relationships with my adult children. He often gives me excellent reading material that helps broaden my view and perspective that helps give direction. I always leave a session feeling more confident and heard
Written on Sep 13, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Kerry's a good guy. he listens, he's got a good attitude, he understood my point of view when i told him things, he gives good advice, and he's easy to talk to. I was nervous during our first chat, and he helped me calm down enough to get my words out.
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Kerry has been very good to talk to and has a strong knowledge base. I'd recommend him. He's been very helpful to me in managing my feelings about a life crisis.
Written on Aug 15, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Kerry takes time to listen to me. He is very helpful in helping me work through my issues. He gives me plenty of encouragement, and ideas to review and explore to help me work through.
Written on Aug 10, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Knowledgeable, yet personable, Kerry has a vibrant personality, listens carefully, and knows how to get to the heart of the problem, providing great insight when writing a summary of our session, offering materials that I can use throughout the week, and sometimes sending messages when necessary.
Written on Jul 15, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kerry has been very communicative, helpful and understanding. He continues to provide relavent material between sessions and his commitement to helping me really means a lot. Kerry is a therapist who truly seems like he cares. Thank you Kerry!
Written on Jun 02, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kerry is attentive and always willing to go the extra mile to make comparisons in real life situations. I highly recommend having him as a recommended therapist
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
From the first session, Kerry was able to understand and deduce what was going on inside my head. I am able to work on myself with his help and he distills the important elements of that work and allows me to keep progressing without running in circles.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He is great. Always offering insightful information that helps me see things differently and through new perspectives. He listens well and shows empathy where needed.
Written on Mar 22, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I am fairly hard to please and even harder to understand at times. Kerry does a great job listening and asking me deeper questions to help me understand exactly what it is I'm really trying to get at. Very impressed will continue and that's huge!
Written on Mar 10, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ad
Kerry is the best! He's very thorough, able to explain things in a way that I can understand. Very safe as well. I always feel like I can open up, which hasn't always been the case with people I've known in person.
Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Kerry is incredibly insightful, knowledgeable, compassionate and honest. He is very approachable and easy to speak with. I feel, heard, listened to and seen.
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
There isn't enough praise I can give Kerry! He is a great listener and an even better teacher. He offers tremendous empathy, support and kindness and also the guidance and encouragement to move forward with purpose and without judgment. He is also proactive with his care and doesn't wait to hear from you and will reach out with encouraging words without solicitation -he truly cares!
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very thoughtful and attentive to all my needs. Offers a variety a solution plans that help me to make a plan that is suitable for me. Listens very well and has GREAT energy.
Written on Feb 01, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
So far Kerry has been very helpful and accommodating in making me feel comfortable about talking and opening up.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
So far so good - Karry has been great
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and adhd
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.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 4 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
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.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
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!
Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Dec 08, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Great therapist! Very glad to have him.
Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
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.
Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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!
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Kerry, listens well and has been very helpful.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very insightful and evidence based
Written on Sep 22, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Highly recommend
Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks
Super knowledgeable yet relatable and lighthearted and uplifting!
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties
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!!
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Kerry is a great therapist and is highly recommended.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very intelligent, patient, kind and caring man.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kerry is a great guy and you can tell he’s interested in applying his knowledge and skills toward his clients.
Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
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.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I’ve only had one session. So far it’s great!
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
All going good
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, coping with life changes, and adhd
Went above and beyond. Good man.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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 .
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Kerry is awesome. He listens and asks the right questions to get me to reflect on what I'm working through.
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties
Kerry is a great therapist! He's kind and empathetic and willing to listen to my issues.
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I found the right guy!
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Kerry is great.
He listened to my needs and applied himself and his knowledge to resolve my issues.
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Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties
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.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks
Kerry has been a God Send in a dificult time.
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
So far, an awesome therapist. Listens and provides appropriate feedback. Also really excellent at keeping in touch between sessions and checking in!
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks
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
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kerry is very prompt and helpful.
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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.
Written on May 02, 2020 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Awesome!
Written on Apr 13, 2020 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
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