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Kerry Adamek

Guided, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kerry

Kerry Adamek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a decade of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate substance-related problems, resolve family conflicts, and cope with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder.

Background and approach

Kerry approaches work with a respect for each person's lived experience, viewing clients as the experts on their own stories while drawing on therapeutic tools to support change. His practice blends practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build skills that fit their life.

Kerry emphasizes strengths and resilience, aiming to make the process of seeking help feel manageable and purposeful. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and seeks to create a collaborative environment where goals are clear and progress is measured against what matters most to the client.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Many of Kerry’s methods focus on observable change and personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying values and increasing psychological flexibility, supporting clients who want to live in line with what matters despite difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the therapeutic relationship, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own insights and strengths guide the work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kerry works with clients to explore which techniques fit their needs, combining elements of different therapies as appropriate and adjusting strategies based on progress and personal preference.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work and family commitments and to access therapy from wherever a client is located within the permitted practice area for his Texas license.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Kerry works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, bipolar disorder, and depression along with several related issues such as codependency, divorce and separation, and substance use problems.
What is Kerry’s therapeutic style?
His style centers on collaboration and strength-based work, using practical, goal-oriented techniques to help clients build coping skills and make changes that fit their values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, behavioral, and family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
Kerry holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 69016.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients and provides services within the scope allowed for his Texas license.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Kerry?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English