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Kerry Branum, LPC

Stress and anxiety Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

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 and anxiety Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (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

Clinical 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

Services offered

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License information

MO LPC 2012022789

Reviews

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.

Knowledgeable in his craft, understands what I've needed, responds quickly in the app, Easy to get along with and supportive. Feels like talking to some of my oldest friends

Written on Jun 25, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Kerry is the best therapist I have ever worked with. He is honest and straight forward, but kind and compassionate at the same time. His support and guidance through some of my lowest lows was absolutely invaluable. He walked beside me when I needed it the most and he has given me the tools I need to be successful. I cannot recommend Kerry enough.

Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

This person is such breathe of fresh air his insights and his thoughtful knowledge is so easy to digest as well as feel invigorated by it.

Written on May 19, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

He has an amazing perspective on life issues.

Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Kerry is a very professional and considerate therapist. He listens very intently to what you say and how you say it and gives you direction and multiple avenues of thinking associated with how you feel.

Incredible work.

Written on Feb 20, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Very up front and honest therapist but also uses some of the best ways to communicate what your feeling and gives a very clear explanation and awnsers

Written on Feb 06, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes