Brian Kees, LPC

Brian Kees is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who supports people navigating complex emotional and life challenges. He works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, relationship difficulties, and the pursuit of personal growth, bringing focused experience in communication dynamics, social anxiety, workplace issues, and men's mental health.

His style is compassionate and collaborative, guiding clients to develop practical strategies for managing obstacles and building healthier patterns. Brian offers targeted support for young adults and those in midlife transitions, addressing experiences of isolation, impulsivity, and searching for life purpose. He emphasizes understanding each person’s unique story and tailoring interventions to meet specific needs.

In sessions clients explore difficult emotions, learn new coping skills, and work toward sustained change. Whether concerns involve addiction, relationship strain, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, Brian is committed to walking alongside people through their healing and growth process. His approach balances empathy with structure to help clients move from feeling stuck to making meaningful progress.

Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Brian integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship conflicts. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that strengthens motivation for change and is especially useful for addressing addictive behaviors and ambivalence about recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or when in-person visits are not practical. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across distances while supporting ongoing access, scheduling convenience, and continuity of support.