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Brian Kees

Brian Kees, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 8+ years of experience

Compassionate practical support for stress and anxiety

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About Brian

Brian Kees is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress and anxiety. He works with clients facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, and mood challenges. He aims to make therapy practical and straightforward so people can use what they learn right away.

He draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to notice patterns and change unhelpful habits. He also uses dialectical behavior ideas and motivational interviewing to build skills for handling intense emotions and making decisions. Sessions focus on clear strategies rather than jargon-heavy explanations.

Brian has eight years of counseling experience and practices in Texas. He pays attention to communication problems, workplace stress, and social anxiety. He is also familiar with issues sometimes tied to identity and intimacy, including LGBT concerns and kink-aware topics.

He often helps people who feel isolated, impulsive, or stuck in life transitions. Conversations look at practical steps for coping, improving daily routine, and repairing strained connections. He supports clients exploring meaning and life purpose as part of broader treatment.

In sessions, listeners can expect a collaborative tone. Brian asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps set manageable goals. If you prefer to begin, use the platform Start Therapy process to match and schedule a time that fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger management

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Texas, Oregon, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Brian commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. This approach breaks big problems into smaller steps and focuses on practical exercises people can try between sessions.

He also draws on dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills are useful when anxiety or anger feels overwhelming and when relationships need steadier interaction.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and everyday demands. Clients and therapist check in regularly and adapt strategies when needed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. Licensed professionals can use goal-focused exercises, homework, and skill practice in remote sessions to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He works with stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, and coping with life changes, among other concerns listed in his profile.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical strategies, skill building, and helping clients make concrete changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of counseling experience working with adults on a range of issues including social anxiety, workplace stress, and men's mental health.

What credentials and license locations are listed?

He holds the LPC credential and is licensed as an LPC in Texas and Oregon according to the supplied details.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients as noted in the profile.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are remote, in person, or both.

How does billing or cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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