Kerri Brown, LMHC

Therapist in Hawaii

Helping people build confidence and purpose

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12 years of experience listed

LMHC professional credentials

English languages

Client-centered care
Practical strategies
Goal focused

About Kerri

Kerri Brown is a licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii who focuses on helping people build stronger self esteem and clearer life direction. She greets clients with a calm, respectful manner and works to create a trusting relationship where they feel heard. Her style is down-to-earth and goal oriented, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She uses practical tools to help people notice automatic thoughts and emotional patterns. Kerri draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness strategies to help clients step back from intense feelings. That makes it easier to pick apart what's happening and choose new responses.

Kerri earned a master's degree in Counselor Education from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and has been working in the mental health field since 2007. Over the years she has worked in inpatient teen programs, group homes for adults, community support for young adults involved with the justice system, and school-based behavioral health.

She often helps people identify behaviors that are helping them and behaviors they want to change. Kerri encourages small, manageable steps so progress feels realistic and sustainable. Many people come to her for support with stress, anxiety, depression, life changes, and questions about purpose.

Her approach blends client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused planning. Kerri aims to support clients as they set clear goals and build more self-love over time.

How Kerri's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people feel understood. It supports building trust and then working together to set goals and explore choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice automatic thoughts and test them against reality. It is useful for anxiety, low self esteem, and mood shifts. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical steps and quick changes, emphasizing small goals that add up to bigger progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kerri collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and preferences. Together they try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan as goals evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed, or avoid being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness prompts, and solution-focused tasks to work well across different remote formats.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Life purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Hawaii

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kerri commonly address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, and life changes. Other common concerns include ADHD, addictions, grief, and career questions.

What is Kerri's therapy style like?

Her style is warm and client-centered with practical tools mixed in. Sessions often focus on noticing thoughts, setting goals, and trying small changes.

How long has she been practicing?

Kerri has worked in the mental health field since 2007, bringing about 12 years of professional experience to her practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LMHC licensed in Hawaii and holds a master's degree in Counselor Education from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kerri?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.