Brian Kees , LPC

Brian Kees is a licensed therapist who combines practical skill-building with collaborative support to help people navigate complex emotional challenges. He holds LPC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor - and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and personal growth. His practice emphasizes communication dynamics, social anxiety, and workplace-related issues, and he offers focused support for men's mental health.

Brian often works with young adults and individuals facing midlife transitions, addressing isolation, impulsivity, and questions of life purpose. He supports people dealing with addiction and relationship concerns by helping them explore difficult emotions and develop healthier coping strategies. His approach is compassionate and collaborative, aimed at creating a space where individuals can examine their experience, build practical tools, and pursue meaningful change while the therapist walks alongside them through the process.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies to change them. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive or self-destructive behaviors - it can be helpful for people struggling with emotion regulation or relationship conflicts. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which is particularly useful when addressing addictions or readiness-related barriers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist adapts techniques over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or connect from different locations. These options can increase accessibility and allow therapy to continue consistently around work, family, or travel commitments.