Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Hawaii
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kerri
Kerri Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people work through anger, stress, anxiety, and life changes. She offers straightforward support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at clearer thinking and calmer reactions.
Kerri uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, and solution-focused strategies. She helps people notice automatic thoughts and emotions so they can choose different responses.
Background and approach
Sessions often include simple exercises and goal-focused steps people can try between meetings. She earned a master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and has been practicing since 2007. Over 12 years she has worked in inpatient teen treatment, group homes for adults, community support for young adults in the justice system, and school-based behavioral health.
Kerri emphasizes self-compassion and realistic goal setting. She encourages small steps that build momentum toward clearer purpose and better day-to-day coping. Many clients find this steady pace makes lasting changes feel more achievable.
Based in Hawaii, Kerri holds the LMHC credential for the state. She works with a broad range of concerns including ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, career questions, and LGBTQ issues. Her style is down-to-earth, respectful, and focused on practical progress.
What Kerri works with
Everything Kerri lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kerri's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches Kerri lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kerri draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods to structure online sessions in a straightforward way. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and understanding, helping people feel heard and respected while they talk through anger and life stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anger and anxiety. Solution-focused therapy narrows attention to what a person wants to achieve next and identifies small, concrete steps to get there.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kerri will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that match those aims. She checks in frequently to see what helps and adjusts the plan in collaboration with the person in therapy.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for fuller conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, steady accountability, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to maintain momentum while fitting sessions into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Kerri
What kinds of problems does Kerri help with?
Kerri provides therapy for stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, among other concerns like ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, career questions, and LGBTQ matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using clear, everyday language and exercises. She focuses on noticing thoughts and emotions, setting small goals, and testing simple strategies between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in the mental health field since 2007 and brings 12 years of professional experience across inpatient, group home, community support, and school-based settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Hawaii and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin therapy with Kerri?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.