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Dr. Kerry Branum

MO LPC 2012022789
Credentials
MO LPC 2012022789
NPI Number
1033464292
Location
Missouri
Languages
English
Dr. Kerry Branum

Accepting new clients

15 years experience
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About Dr. Kerry Branum

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.

Licenses

LPC
2012022789

Professional experience

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Self esteem
  • Career difficulties
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

  • Addictions
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • ADHD

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

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Dr. Barnum is incredibly kind, thoughtful, considerate and supportive. After our first meeting he created a thorough care plan to guide our future sessions that was mindful, and intentional. It plainly acknowledged the methods he aimed to utilize and detailed how they are intended to help address my current needs and objectives. Even when unexpected or emergent life events occur that, in the moment, derail or change the intended focus for the session, his ability to triage the situation and provide support is profound. I am so glad to have seeked help and to have been placed with him as my guide. His approach and extra effort to provide support and anknowledgement during a crisis, even beyond our regularly scheduled session is meaningful, empowering, and grounding. I cannot thank him enough for his effort to help me find stability, peace, and better understanding of myself. He's amazing! I can say without a doubt that I would highly recommend his services.”

“He’s a good therapist and works really well with me. Even though I’ve only had a couple of sessions with him, he’s already helped me a decent amount. I feel like he actually listens to me and understands what I’m going through, and I’m glad I decided to work with him.”

“Kerry has been invaluable in my life. His expertise is evident. He is prompt, responsive, and supportive. I highly recommend him to anyone that is needing help.”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

“Kerry's knowledge of therapy and human behavior models combined with his ability to fully understand his clients makes him a superior therapist. He tells clients what they need to hear without harsh judgement. His integrity allows clients to feel comfortable opening up to him. With these skills, he is able to trigger critical thinking and positive change.”

“He has an amazing perspective on life issues.”

“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.”

“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”

“He is very intuitive, intelligent and knowledgeable! Very kind and I feel comfortable to share anything.”

“Kerry is an excellent listener with warm human approach to my problems. What I like the most is that he provides me written summery of every session and that helps me understand better what is going on. He translates me also in my native language Serbian, to facilitate my understanding. Moreover, from time to time he sends me poems or scientific material about my issues. I find that very helpful and insightful. With his approach he gives me a broader perspective about my anxiety and restlessness that helps me find peace in my life. I want to recommend Kerry as a dedicated therapist who gives a lot of time and effort to help me go through anxiety and depression.”

“Kerry is very engaging and I connect very well with him,”

“I have found Kerry to be very good at making me comfortable he has recommended a number of things to help me and they are working he is good at listening to me and suggesting things to help me he is professional in everything and I think better health did a great job in choosing him for me”

“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. ”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.