Brian Kees

Supportive therapist focused on practical skill-building

LPC Texas

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Brian

Brian Kees is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers his practice on evidence-informed therapies to help people manage emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside complementary approaches like dialectical skills and mindfulness to build practical strategies for anxiety, stress, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship problems. With eight years of clinical experience, he blends structured skill work with exploration of meaning and values to address symptoms and life patterns.

Working from a collaborative, compassionate stance, Kees helps clients navigate grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, and difficulties tied to identity and sexual expression. He also addresses complex presentations such as co-morbidity, impulsivity, and substance-related concerns, and offers focused support around communication problems, control issues, and men's issues.

Licensed in Texas, he aims to create a space where clients can examine difficult emotions, practice new coping tools, and pursue clearer goals for change.

Online therapy using CBT and DBT skills

Brian Kees integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles into online work to help clients develop concrete skills and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT involves identifying and adjusting thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, depression, or problematic habits, which can be useful for challenges like stress, addiction, and mood difficulties. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or recurring relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods over time so the work matches individual needs and preferences. This process helps ensure that sessions focus on both practical skills and exploration of personal values when appropriate.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for different schedules and life circumstances. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from varied locations and to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, travel, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this practice address?

The practice works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic approaches does the therapist use?

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential and Mindfulness therapies, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to specific goals.

How much clinical experience supports this work?

The therapist brings eight years of experience working with varied clinical presentations and helping clients develop practical coping strategies and insight.

What are the therapist's credentials and where is he located?

He is credentialed as an LPC with registrations listed as TX LPC 78796 and OR LPC C9751, and his practice is based in Texas.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist also accepts international clients.

In which formats can clients meet with the therapist?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to preferences and availability.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger management

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Social 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

Licensed

Texas, Oregon, Pennsylvania

Languages

English