Brian Kees , LPC

Brian Kees is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas, Oregon, and Pennsylvania who supports people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He works with individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive patterns, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma, grief, and the process of personal growth. His practice also addresses communication dynamics, social anxiety, workplace-related strain, men's mental health concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and coping with life transitions.

His style is compassionate and collaborative, emphasizing practical strategies and skill building that fit each person’s situation. He often provides targeted support for young adults and those navigating midlife shifts, especially when isolation, impulsivity, or questions about life purpose are present. Sessions focus on exploring difficult emotions, developing healthier coping mechanisms, and strengthening patterns that lead to more grounded daily functioning.

Whether the work centers on addiction recovery, repairing relationships, or deeper self-understanding, he aims to partner with people through steady, goal-oriented therapy. He combines established clinical approaches with individualized attention to help people move toward clearer direction and greater emotional resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Brian Kees draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while teaching concrete coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it is useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and acceptance practices that support managing rumination, stress, and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. He collaborates with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call or phone, and by providing options for live chat or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while translating evidence-based strategies into skills that can be used between sessions.