Braden Cary , LPC

Braden Cary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a range of community settings. He has practiced in schools, universities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics, supporting people of all ages and at many stages of life.

He recognizes that life can be challenging and that stress often produces both emotional and physical effects. Braden meets clients where they are and offers help with a variety of concerns, understanding that maintaining a façade of perfection can be exhausting and contribute to feelings of being out of control. He provides a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic relationship for those seeking change.

Braden specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. Clinically, he emphasizes the importance of the counseling relationship and uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness practice. His work is grounded in sensitivity, humor, respect, and warmth, with a focus on helping people look at their lives holistically and make practical shifts toward feeling more secure and confident.

He looks forward to working with those ready to pursue change and offers an encouraging, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Braden Cary draws from evidence-informed approaches to guide remote sessions in ways that feel practical and approachable. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that reflect their values - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be helpful for mood instability and relational conflicts. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle observation of thoughts and sensations, supporting reductions in rumination and improved stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Braden collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options allow therapists and clients to meet consistently from different locations, maintain continuity of care through life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.