Kerri Brown, LMHC

Kerri Brown is a licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii who focuses on helping people find practical ways forward. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, career questions, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative. She aims to build a trusting relationship where people feel respected and listened to. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and learning small, manageable steps that lead to change.

Kerri uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods. That means conversations center on clear goals and on strategies that can be practiced between sessions. She encourages self-compassion while helping people notice automatic thoughts and emotions without judgment.

She earned a master's degree in Counselor Education from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and has worked in the field since 2007. Her 12 years of professional experience include inpatient teen treatment, group homes for adults, community support for young adults in the justice system, and school-based behavioral health.

Kerri believes change happens through small consistent steps. In sessions she helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress together. The focus is on building momentum so daily life feels more manageable and purposeful.

Online approaches that focus on clear goals

Client-centered therapy centers conversations on the person's experience, listening closely and reflecting what matters most so goals feel personally meaningful and achievable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths and immediate steps, helping people identify small, realistic changes that move them toward their goals.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit best. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or when being off-camera helps. Live chat and text messaging are handy for short check-ins or when someone needs to fit a session into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep consistent contact and apply skills between meetings.